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Cancer leading cause of death in Zimbabwe
Cervical and prostate cancers remain the leading causes of death among cancer patients in Zimbabwe, according to the delayed 2019 report from the Zimbabwe National Cancer Registry (ZNCR). The report h...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Central Hospital secures MRI scan
The government has procured advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines for Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare. This development is expected to low...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster seeks help for bedridden wife
THE headmaster of Regina Mundi Primary School in Lupane Mr Nkululeko Msimanga is asking for about US$6 000 to help his bedridden wife Mrs Sihlalisiwe Msimanga (51) undergo a brain therapy in Harare....Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean doctor at centre of Grace Mugabe farm 'gift' charged with medical misconduct; risks being struck off by tribunal
A doctor at the centre of a 2016 farm seizure row in Zimbabwe is appearing before the UK Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) over allegations of mistreating patients.The tribunal, un...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Without incorporating the boy child we can kiss goodbye to ending misogyny and women's abuse!
I still clearly remember sometime around 2007, when I excitedly approached such women's rights organizations as Women's Action Group (WAG), and Musasa Project, as well as the public broadcaster (ZBC),...Published: 16 May 2022 at 11:48hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Teacher appeals for help
A 58-YEAR-OLD Matabeleland North teacher is appealing for US$3 500 to undergo a tumor operation in Harare.Mr Mandlenkosi Moyo teaches at Sigonde Primary School in Umguza District.His w...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 16:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
We are in far greater danger from the Zimbabwean regime than from COVID-19
I am sure most of those in my age group can still remember those weirdly strange questions we would ask each other whilst we were still primary school children - "Who would hurt you the most were they...Published: 06 May 2021 at 14:58hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zantac: How one common medication caused the public outcry
The phrase health is wealth will never be any truer. This is why we seek medical attention whenever we fall sick or feel ill. Sometimes a trip to the pharmacy across the street will do the trick, wher...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 20:33hrs | 4 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwe border posts prepare for radiation control
THE Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe is setting up shop at the country's ports of entry to enforce the new Government requirements on vehicle imports. Under the new regulations, (S1 ...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We are not Afraid of Mnangagwa , It's only that we are law abiding citizens
The denial of freedom of the masses by Zanu pf led government has gone too far. What the Zanu pf led government is forgetting is that its party is a minority which survives and rule through force . Bu...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 14:04hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Mpilo radiotherapy patients stranded
ABOUT 150 cancer patients accessing radiation services from Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo are stranded following the breakdown of machinery at the hospital since November last year. Radia...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
11 cancer symptoms you should not ignore
Nobody likes the "C" word. Cancer is the scariest disease out there but if you catch it early, you have a big chance of survival.Obviously, some of the symptoms associated with the disease can...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 07:19hrs | | by Health Reporter
Grade 3 pupil dies after schoolground stabbing
A GRADE Three pupil from Manyewu Primary School in Entumbane suburb, Bulawayo died due to a brain tumor that developed after she was accidentally stabbed in the eye by another pupil with a pen while p...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's cancer could spread throughout his body
A top aide of MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has disclosed that the former prime minister is battling an aggressive tumour that could spread throughout his body.It has been three weeks since Tsv...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 17:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Free surgery for Beitbridge residents
More than 20 people have undergone successful surgery by specialist doctors under the free surgical medical outreach programme conducted at Beitbridge District Hospital recently.Following ...Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vuyo Mokoena was Zimbabwean?
VUYO Mokoena took a secret to his grave only known by his closest gospel music friend 'Sis Ribbs' Rebecca Malope, reported a newspaper.The big secrete is that Vuyo Mokoena who passed on in...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 12:05hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Baby born with hanging water bowels at Masvingo General Hospital
Masvingo General Hospital has over the last few weeks seen the birth of babies with rare abnormalities that have left even some medical practitioners shaken.Masvingo Mirror reported that two w...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Headaches, migraines do not lead to brain tumors
It is common for patients with brain tumors to experience headaches or migraines, but often sufferers of headaches worry that they are at risk to develop brain tumors. But a new study puts those worri...Published: 17 Feb 2016 at 11:21hrs | 6 | by Martha (Karani) Musarurwa
Woman 'rather save for decent burial than pay hospital fees'
"I would rather sit at home and wait to die in pain from these chronic headaches as I cannot afford medical fees that Mpilo Central Hospital is demanding. I would rather save for a decent burial."...Published: 01 Feb 2015 at 06:55hrs | | by Robin Muchetu
Public smokers face $500 fine or 6 months jail term
MINISTRY of Health and Child Care has called on the law enforcers to descend on public smoking offenders as the ministry intensifies its crackdown on citizens reluctant to comply with the Public Healt...Published: 27 Jul 2014 at 13:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's exclusive Singapore hospital
GLENEAGLES Hospital in Singapore, where President Robert Mugabe is currently being treated officially for eye cataracts although speculation over cancer continue to swirl, is a world-class institution...Published: 23 May 2014 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nine year old brain tumor victim laid to rest - Photos
Gone too soon. Nine year old Lesego Moyo got an emotional send off in Tshoboyi yesterday. He died on Friday after succumbing to a brain tumor. See pictures below...Published: 07 Apr 2014 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Malema's EFF project: A force to reckon with or another stillbirth?
Background In the last few days there has been a lot of excitement and reportage about the formation of the EFF [Economic Freedom Fighters] initiated ...Published: 17 Oct 2013 at 02:13hrs | | by Bigboy Mthombeni
Man (33) seeks assistance to undergo brain surgery
A 33-year-old Gwanda man from Magedleni village is seeking financial assistance to undergo an operation to remove a brain tumor.The man, Mr Advance Mpofu, developed the tumor on the left s...Published: 23 Jun 2013 at 23:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Makandiwa converts 18,000 sinners in just a week
United Family International Church founder and leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa claims to have converted 18,000 sinners in just a week.Prophet Makandiwa is said to be determined to reach los...Published: 17 May 2013 at 08:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Massive Cancer breakthrough at the University of the Free State
Researchers at the University of the Free State have made a huge discovery that can affect the way we treat diseases in humans.These researchers from the Departments of Microbial Biochemical a...Published: 06 May 2013 at 14:00hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Five minor planets named after top Chinese scientists
Five minor planets have been named after top Chinese scientists with the approval of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), according to a statement released Monday after a certificate awarding ...Published: 06 Jun 2012 at 05:32hrs | | by Xinhua
Boy (5) develops tumor on his face nearly twice bigger than his head
A 5-year-old Chinese boy suffers from a huge swelling on his face, which has almost doubled the size of his head. The family has visited many hospitals - but still unable to treat the tumor, mainly b...Published: 05 Jun 2012 at 19:20hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Doctors halt World tallest man's growth
The world's tallest man may have finally stopped growing at a towering 8ft 3ins (247.62cm or 2.5m) thanks to a pioneering new treatment. Turkish farm labourer Sultan Kosen (29) suffers from t...Published: 16 Mar 2012 at 04:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smallpox vaccine reduces death risk for cancer patients
A genetically engineered smallpox vaccine reduced the risk of death for patients with advanced liver cancer by nearly 60 percent in a mid-stage study, prompting the launch of a later-stage trial....Published: 06 Nov 2011 at 13:30hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Top medical official says Mubarak is not in a coma
Cairo: Hosni Mubarak's lawyer said Sunday that the ousted Egyptian president suffered a stroke and is in a coma. However a top medical official with knowledge of his condition denied the report and sa...Published: 17 Jul 2011 at 16:12hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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