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oMalayisha save lives for Zimbabweans on ARVs

For Deliwe Dube (37), living with HIV in South Africa has not stopped her from accessing life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, thanks to an innovative cross-border arrangement coordinated by her mother.Since her diagnosis in 2015, De…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:56hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Aids council focuses on street dwellers

PEOPLE living on the streets are recording a high default rate on antiretroviral treatment (ART), largely due to inconsistent access to medication and challenges in adhering to the treatment regimen, the National Aids Council (NAC) has rev…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe assures continued ARV availability

The government has reassured the public that antiretroviral (ARV) medicines will remain accessible to all who need them through the end of 2025, with plans already underway to secure supplies for the first half of 2026.This assurance follo…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 15:53hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steps up fight against HIV stigma

Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to tackle HIV-related stigma following alarming new data indicating a rise in the number of people facing discrimination because of their HIV status.The renewed call to action was made during a media breakf…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:21hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe needs US$15m for contraceptives annually

The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has enlisted the support of two key parliamentary portfolio committees in a renewed push for timely and adequate disbursement of funds for contraceptives and related reproductive health…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:42hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe records rise in HIV/Aids deaths

Zimbabwe has seen a rise in HIV/AIDS-related deaths during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, raising concerns among lawmakers that reductions in foreign aid to critical health programmes are beginning to take a …

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:19hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter

Zvishavane emerges as Midlands HIV hotspot

 Zvishavane district has emerged as the new epicentre of HIV in the Midlands Province, recording the highest number of new infections and the highest HIV prevalence rate, according to recent statistics released by the National Aids Co…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:16hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter

Raping minors to fight HIV/AIDS is satanic - traditional healer

Glendale-based traditional healer Peter "Sekuru Nyangatayani" Chingudzi said those who claim to have been advised by tradional healers to rape minors to get rid of the pandemic are not getting it from African Traditional Religion (ATR) but…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 18:32hrs | 229 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Glendale

Midlands grapples high rates of mother-to-child HIV transmission

The Midlands Province continues to record higher-than-average cases of HIV transmission from mothers to their babies, despite extensive national efforts to eliminate new pediatric infections, officials have revealed.Speaking at a recent me…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:23hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Toxic sexual relationships fuel HIV infection

IN contemporary society, the dynamics of marriage have evolved to a point where the true essence of partnership seems threatened.It is often possible to identify a married couple - even strangers - simply by their demeanour; a lack of conv…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 314 | by Piason Maringwa

Midlands make strides in HIV/AIDS fight

The fight against HIV/AIDS in Midlands Province has seen remarkable progress, according to Provincial Affairs Minister Owen Ncube, who spoke during the recent Midlands Chiefs' HIV and AIDS sensitization meeting.In his keynote address, Mini…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:54hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland tops HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe?

Matebeleland North Province has been identified as having the second-highest HIV prevalence rate in Zimbabwe at 14.4 percent, trailing only behind Matebeleland South, which leads with 17.3 percent. The national average stands at 11.7 perce…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:16hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter

Media fraternity key in HIV and AIDS prevention efforts

The media fraternity has been spotlighted as a vital partner in Zimbabwe's ongoing fight against HIV and AIDS, with its influential role in spreading awareness and shaping public attitudes.National AIDS Council (NAC) Provincial Manager for…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe emerges as hotspot for scalable fintech solutions

Zimbabwe is rapidly positioning itself as a fertile ground for scalable Financial Technology (fintech) innovations, with leading local financial institutions at the forefront of this transformation. By harnessing advanced technology, these…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:23hrs | 578 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steps up domestic HIV/Aids funding drive

The Government of Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to mobilize domestic resources to sustain HIV and AIDS prevention programs following significant cuts in international funding, Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora has di…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:22hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe allays fears of ARV shortages

The Government has assured Zimbabweans that the country has adequate stocks of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), following concerns about potential shortages after reports that the United States Government may reduce aid for HIV and Aids progr…

Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 08:58hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe High Court rules HIV no longer deadly

The High Court has advised convicted criminals to cease raising their HIV status as a special circumstance during mitigation, stating that the infection is no longer considered deadly due to advancements in treatment.This ruling came after…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:05hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

2025 Gambling News: The Rise of the Emirates

One of the most fascinating developments in recent years has been the step change in culture that has occurred in the Middle East. Because we're passionate about bringing you the latest news and most thought-provoking opinion pieces before…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:17hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter

Merry Chiwenga-Mubayiwa: A spot-on definition of Gender-Based Violence

The physical pain that Merry is going through is not possible to share. However emotional torture is possible and empathize genuinely with Merry Chiwenga. She is going through a physical and mental torture, and to imagine that it is meted …

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 13:45hrs | 399 | by Nomazulu Thata

ARVs shortage hits Tsholotsho

Tsholotsho district in Matabeleland North is grappling with a severe shortage of anti-retroviral (ARV) medication, despite having the highest number of people living with HIV in Zimbabwe, according to a recent parliamentary report.The repo…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:55hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter

Global interventions to end HIV and AIDS: A call for sustained action

As the world marks over four decades since the emergence of HIV and AIDS, the global response has evolved from fear and stigma to hope and determination. Through innovative interventions, robust funding mechanisms, and scientific breakthro…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 14:25hrs | 372 | by Marilyn Mutize

Zimbabwe govt decries resurgent new HIV infections

Zimbabwe recorded 15,400 new HIV infections in 2023, with over 9,000 cases among women, underscoring the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women and girls. Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora revealed these stati…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:17hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter

Africa is full of contradictions; Qwabe twins are still VIRGINS at 26 years!

Seeing their photo on Bulawayo24 today, I wonder what is cultural, and traditional about these twins? This photo shoot looks like big German barbies on sale. There is nothing that tells me that these girls are from Zululand, but nearer to …

Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 11:01hrs | 2972 | by Nomazulu Thata

HIV and AIDS remain the leading causes of death in Zimbabwe

HIV and AIDS remain the leading causes of death in Zimbabwe, accounting for over 25% of all fatalities.Speaking at the 15th Annual Conference of the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) in Victoria Falls, Mr. Tonderai Kadz…

Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 12:35hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe hunts for 100 000 HIV positive people running away from treatment

The National Aids Council (NAC) in Zimbabwe is urgently searching for approximately 100,000 individuals who are HIV positive but not receiving antiretroviral treatment (ARVs). Despite 10.6% of the population living with HIV, most are on tr…

Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 17:17hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland tops HIV prevalence rate

Matabeleland South Province has emerged as one of Zimbabwe's regions with the highest HIV prevalence rates, reaching 17.30% in 2023. This high prevalence is attributed to the province's proximity to South Africa and Botswana, with Beitbrid…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:25hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter

Apostolic sect embraces AIDS commemorations

Mashonaland Central provincial chairperson for Apostolic church (Vapositori for ED) Biggie Musanzika (Madzibaba Jonah ) led his congregants to the belated World AIDS commemorations in Muzarabani on Thursday.Scores of Apostolic church membe…

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:58hrs | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Muzarabani

Mnangagwa calls for action as Aids wreaks havoc

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has decried the HIV burden on adolescent girls and women who contribute more than half of new HIV infections.He was addressing delegates at the official opening of the 22nd bi-annual International Conference on…

Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:32hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Huge drop in Matebeleland South HIV prevalence

Matebeleland South province is making considerable strides in combating HIV and Aids amid concerns that the province is characterised by high population movements.The province shares borders with South Africa and Botswana. Beitbridge and P…

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Diet, the leading cause of death in Africa

If we go back to the "African lifestyle" including the diet, the premature deaths we are experiencing now and more in near future will be greatly reduced. Urbanization, we may not be able to stop it, but adopting the African lifestyle with…

Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:24hrs | 3 | by Erick Matotoba

Zimbabwe HIV prevalence drops from 13,9% to 11,8%

VICE PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga, who also doubles as the Health Minister, has said despite the Covid-19 induced disruptions to HIV/AIDS service delivery in 2020, the government's response to HIV was pleasing as new infections decrease.…

Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 20:00hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Covid-19 kills 57 in two weeks

ZIMBABWE has seen a massive jump in Covid-19 cases, with 2 374 cases and 57 deaths reported in two-and-a-half weeks of this month alone, triggering the Government to consider putting more areas under localised strict lockdown to curb the s…

Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Fighting HIV and AIDS in times of COVID-19

The World AIDS Day is marked every on 1st December every year to raise awareness about the disease. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is the UN entity tasked with fighting HIV infections, discrimination and AIDS-relat…

Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 17:37hrs | 1 | by Zipporah Musau

Ubuntu/Hunhu is misplaced in African societies: Give me signs of...?

I should be excused once more for critiquing African values or should I say the African philosophy of humanism â€“ Ubuntu/Hunhu. There are no traces of this noble philosophy in our culture: instead, we read horror stories daily in our news…

Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 13:32hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata

Over 130 000 HIV positive people in Mashonaland East on ART

At least 137 554 people, including 6 873 children, living with HIV in Mashonaland East province were initiated on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) as of June this year.An estimated 188 254 people in the province are reportedly living with HIV…

Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 19:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Dr Masimba Mavaza, sex in Zimbabwean culture is tantamount to rape. Men think sex is physics!

Dr. Mavaza, your article was informative, I am sure many will benefit from your input. What excited me most in your article is not so much about sex element which is exciting enough but your confirmation of Zimbabwean cultural values relat…

Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 12:39hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata

Scrapping of 'small house' clause a plus in Aids fight

"Ko small house yako inani izvozvi?" (Who is with your small house right now?) was a screaming signature message on a number of billboards erected around the country by the Ministry of Health and Child Care in partnership with various HIV …

Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Forward Nyanyiwa

'HIV+ patients can take expired medication'

This picture has gone viral and some people are shocked and are calling the government all sorts of names. Unknown to some people is that this has been ongoing for the last 12 months or so. In short there is nothing wrong being done. It's …

Published: 18 May 2019 at 13:50hrs | 9 | by Brighton Chireka

Decriminalising AIDS spreaders Is brutal and an assault to humanity

In 1996 the then Zimbabwe's Minister of Justice Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa oversaw the proposed legislation which makes it a criminal offence for a person who knows that he or she is infected with HIV or any other sexually transmitted dis…

Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 14:40hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Sugar daddies fingered in students HIV stats

THE National Aids Council (Nac) has procured 30 condom dispensers for Midlands State University (MSU) as it moves to reduce new HIV infections among adolescents and tertiary education students amid revelations that sugar daddies were the m…

Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 08:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Family and Religious Studies Advanced Level Analysis

Explore the lessons that can be drawn from Jesus ethics and demonstrate how they can be applied in a Zimbabwean society faced with problem of HIV and AIDS?Ethics is part of religion which is naturally designed to assist humans with moral d…

Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 17:22hrs | 48 | by Brian Maregedze

'No to Prophet Magaya HIV/Aids cure'

SECRETARY for Health and Child Care Gerald Gwinji yesterday said government would find it difficult to license Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Walter Magaya's alleged new cure for HIV.Gwinji said Magaya did not fo…

Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 09:08hrs | 1258 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya begs for chance

UNDER-FIRE PHD Ministries leader, Prophet Walter Magaya last night begged the government to give a herb, which he claimed on Sunday is a cure for AIDS and cancer, a chance by subjecting it to tests as guided by the country's health regulat…

Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 19:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya savaged over HIV claims

Government yesterday led the criticism of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) leader Walter Magaya after the charismatic preacher sensationally claimed at the weekend that he had found a cure for HIV/Aids and cancer.Zimbabwe has an est…

Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 19:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Outrage over Dr Prophet Magaya Aids claim

DOCTORS and HIV and Aids activists have warned that Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Walter Magaya risks rolling back progress that has been made in the fight against the scourge through anti-retroviral treatment b…

Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 05:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Over 130 000 HIV patients resist drugs

OVER 130 000 people living with HIV and Aids in Zimbabwe have become resistant to currently available anti-retroviral drugs.Medical experts say people can become drug resistant after defaulting treatment or via direct infection of a drug r…

Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 07:53hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter

United States Launches Program to Support Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe

HARARE - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces the launch of Pathways, a five-year $35 million program that will offer services to 250,000 HIV-affected orphans and vulnerable children, 59,500 households, …

Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 10:27hrs | 2 | by APO

Deputy Finance Minister grilled over airtime health levy fund

SENATORS on Thursday grilled the Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development Terrence Mukupe on why Treasury was only disbursing 50 percent of the health levy fund from airtime to the Ministry of Health and Child Care.Introduced in…

Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 11:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Wiping out HIV and AIDS

Most people get confused with terms HIV and AIDS. They relatively believe that HIV and AIDS are the same but there is a slight difference.Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome come from the same pond which is a l…

Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 11:42hrs | 1 | by Daniel Itai

Ending AIDS by 2030

Zimbabwe AIDS Network (ZAN) convened key populations with the objective of amplifying civil society voices around the need for domestic health funding, proposing strategies for effective key populations programming and discussing common ap…

Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 08:19hrs | 2 | by NANGO

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