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Topic : Health And Child Care

Govt urged to close vaccination gaps

CWGH executive director Itai Rusike said this as the country joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Immunisation Week.

By Nhau Mangirazi 12h ago

Beyond impromptu hospital visits

The visit comes a month after Youth Affairs minister Tinoda Machakaire made an impassioned plea to Mnangagwa to visit public hospitals.

By Newsday Jun. 20, 2025

Period poverty exposes vulnerable girls to HIV

Menstrual Health Day is celebrated globally on May 28 to fight period poverty and end stigma surrounding menstrual health issues.

By Stephen Chadenga May. 30, 2025

Period poverty exposes vulnerable girls to HIV

Editorial Comment: Health crisis: Don’t bury heads in the sand

Machakaire had taken to X after visiting a relative at a public hospital where he said he had been left him “deeply concerned by the conditions I witnessed.”

By The Standard May. 11, 2025

Editorial Comment: Health crisis: Don’t bury heads in the sand

Deputy minister’s Parliament gaffe exposes deeper systemic issues

Kwidini’s comments stand in stark contrast to well-documented challenges in Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.

By Forward Nyanyiwa May. 11, 2025

Deputy minister’s Parliament gaffe exposes deeper systemic issues

Health ministry lashes out at Machakaire

in a statement on various social media platforms, the Health and Child Care ministry said the negative remarks were part of a broader pattern of “unwarranted and mischievous attacks”

By Praise Nyamadzawo May. 7, 2025

Health ministry lashes out at Machakaire

Health ministry fumes over Machakaire's hospitals outburst

However, the Health ministry did not take his sentiments kindly, describing Machakaire's comments as part of a growing smear campaign.

By Trust Makore May. 6, 2025

Health ministry fumes over Machakaire's hospitals outburst

38 measles cases reported in Zim

The disease re-emerged several weeks ago and according to the Health and Child Care ministry, 15 suspected cases and zero deaths had been reported by April 3 this year.

By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 16, 2025