Health implications of smoking: A public health concern
Smoking damages the lungs, increasing the risk of lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other respiratory diseases.
By Clever Marisa
Jun. 29, 2025
The silent epidemic: Zim’s youth at risk
As a public health practitioner, I am deeply concerned about the increasing prevalence of drug and substance abuse among Zimbabwean youth.
By Clever Marisa
May. 25, 2025
Where the gourd is empty and the drumbeat fades
In a society where access to proper medical care remains a daily struggle for millions, the creative community is no exception.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Apr. 20, 2025
Child drowning crisis demands robust action and community response
These incidents reflect broader systemic challenges in child protection across Zimbabwe.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Feb. 25, 2025
Byo councillors push for stricter enforcement of bylaws
IN a bid to enhance public health and safety, Bulawayo councillors are pushing for stricter enforcement of bylaws governing food outlets throughout the city.
By Peter Dube
Feb. 24, 2025
Health Talk: Let’s not paint all medical practitioners with same brush
For time immemorial, private laboratories have complemented public laboratories in service delivery because of phenomenal turnaround times.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Aug. 11, 2024
Health Talk: Zim has potential to deliver quality healthcare
Many people grumble about the quality of health service in the public sector in our country.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
May. 5, 2024
Inadequate toilets leave Plumtree stinking
Phuti said efforts to avert a cholera outbreak in the border town needed to be made urgently.
By Sharon Sibindi
Jan. 26, 2024
Health Talk: The health sector year in retrospect
The health sector is one sensitive sector that should be respected as any economic development that needs to occur usually bases on a sound health delivery system.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 24, 2023
