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How focus, faith and purpose helped me thrive with HIV

Although significant progress has been made in HIV prevention, treatment and support, many people still struggle to come to terms with a positive diagnosis.

By Piason Maringwa 6h ago

How focus, faith and purpose helped me thrive with HIV

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 6h ago

NAC champions community-led HIV response in Bulawayo

EditorialComment: Communities hold the key to ending HIV

They provide safe spaces where adolescents can discuss issues such as peer pressure, sexual health, substance abuse, gender-based violence and life skills without fear of stigma.

By Southern Eye 8h ago

EditorialComment: Communities hold the key to ending HIV

Reusable pads project targets 50 girls in Umguza

Sithole said 16 Sista2Sista mentors from the district’s 16 wards had each received three sewing machines and materials to facilitate training.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 3, 2026

Reusable pads project targets 50 girls in Umguza

9,000 condoms distributed at Umguza health expo targeting artisanal miners

“We distributed about 9,000 condoms during the two-day health expo,” Brown said.

By Evans Mathanda Jun. 3, 2026

9,000 condoms distributed at Umguza health expo targeting artisanal miners

Church, families urged to help in fighting child abuse, early marriage

Nyathi said some cultural practices and reluctance by communities to seek medical services were exposing the girl child to sexual abuse.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 3, 2026

Church, families urged to help in fighting child abuse, early marriage

‘Churches must fight child abuse, early marriages’

Nyathi said some cultural practices and the reluctance of certain communities to seek medical services were increasing the vulnerability of girls and children.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 3, 2026

‘Churches must fight child abuse, early marriages’

Two Bulawayo suburbs flagged as HIV hotspots

Ncube said NAC initially concentrated on identified hotspots before expanding programmes into other wards.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 2, 2026

Two Bulawayo suburbs flagged as HIV hotspots

Old Magwegwe, Old Pumula identified as HIV hotspots

The planners in Beijing.“We are testing people, we are getting HIV-positive cases, and they are coming from those areas. That directs us to say those are our hotspots,” he said.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 2, 2026