Briefs: Gwanda mines now STI hotspots
This emerged during a joint health outreach programme by the Health and Child Care ministry and its partners such as the Medecins Sans Frontières.
By Sharon Sibindi
Mar. 17, 2024
Fundraising for rare diseases begins
The RaDDA founder revealed that he has a rare disease called imperforate anus, a condition that affects one in 5 000 live births and he has been having surgeries since birth.
By Margaret Lubinda
Mar. 13, 2024
Good skin care, lifestyle changes help prevent some skin diseases
Some skin diseases are not preventable. There is no way, for example, to change your genetics or prevent an autoimmune disorder.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Feb. 23, 2024
What’s fuelling cholera in Southern Africa?
Here’s a breakdown of what’s causing the spread and how many people have been affected:
By Shola Lawa
Feb. 23, 2024
‘New Gweru suburbs are cholera hotspots’
Chivhoko said council would descend on land developers who fail to provide water and sanitation infrastructure for new stands.
By Stephen Chadenga
Feb. 8, 2024
Thorngrove Hospital understaffed
BCC’s health services director Edwin Sibanda yesterday said the situation had worsened compared to the period during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Daniel Moyo
Feb. 8, 2024
Collaborative, decisive action can rescue Africa from NTDs
According to Zimbabwe’s National Health Strategy, 70 percent of the country’s population is at risk of contracting a NTD.
By Kennedy Mubaiwa
Jan. 30, 2024
Government commits to innovation, research on NTDs
Maunganidze said his ministry was committed to tackle the diseases despite challenges.
By Vanessa Gonye
Nov. 10, 2023
China joins Zim bilharzia war
A pilot project between Zimbabwe and China was also launched recently to control and eliminate the tropical disease.
By Vanessa Gonye
Aug. 24, 2023
