Alarm as women shun condoms

A young mother from Kadoma, Dephine Mashinga, explained how men exploit this financial desperation, particularly when dealing with sex workers.
By Nunurai Jena Jun. 14, 2026

Poverty forces young women to barter away condom use

Dephine Mashinga, a young mother from the area, explained how men exploit this financial desperation, particularly when dealing with sex workers.
By Nunurai Jena Jun. 13, 2026

The silent warning: How the mouth unlocks early HIV diagnosis

In this asymptomatic stage, there are no imminent systemic symptoms, no profound weakness and no obvious signs of illness, but oral manifestations frequently appear.
By Patience Matambo Jun. 11, 2026

Breaking healthcare to fix healthcare? The dangerous logic behind SI 330 amendments

The position paper submitted by major medical aid societies asks a simple but uncomfortable question: What problem exactly is this reform trying to solve?
By Kudzai Nyatanga Jun. 11, 2026

Mat North gains ground against HIV

The decline in new infections has largely been attributed to a robust decentralised healthcare system comprising 171 health facilities across the province.
By Evans Mathanda Jun. 9, 2026

Prison HIV programme hailed for improving awareness among inmates 

“This programme has benefited many people, including myself, because of the reckless lifestyle I lived before my incarceration,” Moyo said. 
By Staff Reporter Jun. 8, 2026

Mobile clinic brings healthcare closer to Cowdray Park residents

Each morning, scores of residents queue at the clinic for blood pressure checks, blood sugar tests, health advice and treatment for common ailments.
By Silas Nkala Jun. 8, 2026

It was the bread bin that did it

It was only that I did not have money and I thought of selling the items. Tigere, the landlord was coming the next day to collect his rent.  I needed to raise money.
By Onie Ndoro Jun. 7, 2026

NAC champions community-led HIV response in Bulawayo

The latest HIV estimates presented by NAC indicate that approximately 3,713 young people aged between 15 and 24 are currently living with HIV in Bulawayo.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Jun. 5, 2026