According to government spokesperson Nick Mangwana, within a month’s span, 35 children have passed away due to suspected cases of measles and mumps in Hurungwe district, located in the Mashonaland West province. These children belong to apostolic religious groups, with two families mourning the loss of seven and five children respectively. Mangwana emphasized that the […]
Zimbabwean Health Authority Recalls Benylin Paediatric Syrup Amid Contamination Concerns
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has taken immediate action to recall Benylin Paediatric Syrup over fears of potential toxic batches infiltrating the Zimbabwean market. In a statement released on Monday, MCAZ explained that the decision was a precautionary measure following the recall of the product in Nigeria and several other countries. The National […]
Zimbabwe Introduces Long-Acting Cabotegravir HIV Prevention Drug, Celebrates First Recipient
Zimbabwe has initiated the administration of the long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug, marking a potential shift from daily pills to a more convenient injection given once every two months. The first injection was administered to a woman at the New Start Centre in Harare on April 10, signifying a milestone in HIV prevention efforts. […]
Zimbabwe Scraps O’ Level Maths Requirement for Nurse Training, Sparks Concerns
The Ministry of Health has eliminated the requirement of passing O’ Level Mathematics for aspiring nurses, a regulation enforced over a decade ago. Previously, individuals seeking nurse training in Zimbabwe had to attain a minimum of a grade C in Mathematics, English, and Science. However, the latest call for trainee nurses by the Ministry of […]
Sanyati District Faces Condom Shortage Threatening HIV Prevention Efforts
A shortage of condoms has struck Sanyati district, encompassing the gold-mining hub of Kadoma, known for prevalent commercial sex work, raising concerns about potential risky behavior and setbacks in HIV/AIDS prevention efforts. Condoms are not easily accessible at key dispensing points, nor are they available for purchase in pharmacies, posing risks for increased HIV and […]
Zimbabwean Healthcare Workers Plan Strike Over Worsening Wages
Healthcare professionals, encompassing nurses and doctors, have declared their intention to initiate a two-day strike beginning Thursday due to dissatisfaction with their wages. This decision comes after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to the government on Monday, urging action to ameliorate their worsening conditions. Zimbabwean nurses, grappling with various challenges stemming from the nation’s economic and […]
Zimbabwe Announces Polio Outbreak, Initiates Vaccination Campaign
On Friday, the Zimbabwean government officially declared a polio outbreak within the country and announced plans for a vaccination campaign commencing on February 20th. During a press conference, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini emphasized the need for calm among the public, assuring them that the government has taken prompt measures to […]
Breaking the Chains: Tackling Youth Drug Addiction in Zimbabwe
In the heart of Zimbabwe, a pressing concern looms as the nation grapples with the escalating challenge of drug addiction among its youth. The abuse of substances such as marijuana, crystal meth (commonly referred to as “guka” by the youth), and BronCleer has become a prevalent and deeply rooted issue, casting a shadow over the […]
Crisis Summit: SADC Ministers Convene to Combat Cholera Outbreak Across Southern Africa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers convened an extraordinary session on Monday to address the alarming cholera outbreak afflicting multiple member states. Among the countries affected are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, where the outbreak has persisted since October 2023. Téte António, the chairperson of the […]
Zimbabwe initiates a door-to-door campaign for oral cholera vaccination
Zimbabwe has initiated an Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign, conducted in collaboration with UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The campaign commenced in the severely affected Kuwadzana suburb of Harare on Monday, targeting individuals aged one and above. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora disclosed that the campaign aims to reach 2.3 million people, with an […]