The Cimas iGo Marathon in Harare, aimed at raising awareness about men’s health, saw an unexpected yet welcome twist Sunday as women turned out in large numbers to participate. Held at the ZB Sports Club, the event focused on promoting awareness of prostate and testicular
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has confirmed two new cases of Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, in Zimbabwe. The identified cases are currently in isolation and receiving appropriate care. Addressing journalists in Harare, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, the Minister of Health and Child Care urged the
By Tendai Makaripe Wednesday, April 26, 2023, will forever be etched in my heart as the most precious day of my life. I stood beside my wife Sharon, in the labour ward, her hand clasped tightly in mine, as we both prepared to welcome our daughter into
The Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe (HPA) and the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) have raised serious concerns over the proliferation of unauthorized medical practices involving dubious "full body scans" and the sale of medicines by unlicensed personnel. These unauthorized services, which falsely claim to
Enhancing street lighting isn't just about visibility; it’s about making women feel safe and secure
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cosmetic products sold within the country in a move aimed at safeguarding consumer health and enhancing product quality. In a statement, the authority’s Director General, Richard Rukwata said the
This condition poses a significant global health burden, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where around 180,000 new cases are reported annually,
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's promises of reform have largely gone unfulfilled, with the human rights situation deteriorating under his leadership.
The UK Home Office announced a ban on health workers bringing dependants into the country. This decision comes amidst a backdrop of economic turmoil in Zimbabwe, which has seen a significant exodus of its citizens to the UK in search of better opportunities, particularly in
Zimbabwean health authorities have urged parents to vaccinate their children against polio. This comes after two healthy children tested positive for the virus in a routine environmental surveillance. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Child Care said that the children who
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