Prioritise primary health care, govt urged
Rusike said the deplorable state of the country’s health system required urgent attention, starting with the primary healthcare system.
By Vanessa Gonye
Aug. 30, 2023
Mumps outbreak hits Harare
Other symptoms of mumps include headaches, joint pain, and a high temperature, which may develop a few days before the swelling of the parotid glands.
By Vanessa Gonye
Aug. 6, 2023
‘Govt should invest in user-friendly drug rehab centres’
Speaking to NewsDay, Community Working Group on Health executive director Itai Rusike, said there is need to focus on social support structures.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jul. 6, 2023
Chiwundura villagers embrace trachoma prevention programme
Trachoma is a preventable disease that affects the eyes, causes loss of vision and blindness and is most common in poor rural communities.
By Caiphas Chimhete and Mandy Mathius
Jun. 11, 2023
Harare records 21 cholera cases
“We now have 21 cases, seven confirmed cases and these are mainly coming from the western suburbs,” Chonzi said.
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 3, 2023
Letters: Govt must reward health workers
The current economic downturn characterised by the high cost of food prices as well as spiralling inflation has unfortunately worsened the situation.
By Amh Voices
May. 1, 2023
Malaria kills 59
Health experts have predicted that the figures will continue to rise across the country if families delay getting treatment.
By Sharon Buwerimwe and Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 6, 2023
Cholera: Experts call for access to clean water
Community Working Group on Health executive director Itai Rusike said to effectively deal with cholera, government should deal with fundamental public health issues like access to water.
By Lorraine Muromo and Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 30, 2023
Nurses fret over global recruitment ban
Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union secretary-general Douglas Chikobvu described the recruitment ban as a major blow for health professionals.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 27, 2023
