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Sex workers lead HIV response in Masvingo
The approach has made significant headway in most districts across the province, where HIV prevalence among sex workers has historically been high.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Jun. 29, 2025
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
Beef and pork: Best way to safeguard public health from parasitic infections
Trichinosis, a parasitic infection caused by Trichinella spiralis, is one of the most significant risks associated with eating undercooked pork.
By Clever Marisa
Jun. 22, 2025
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27% of Zim children suffer stunted growth
Children are defined as stunted if their height-for-age is more than two standard deviations below the World Health Organisation child growth standards median.
By Lawrence Maphosa
Jun. 8, 2025
Machakaire’s Damascene moment
Public hospitals have become death traps as they lack basic drugs like Paracetamol and sundries such as bandages.
By Newsday
May. 6, 2025
The silent crisis stealing Zim’s future
All children have names, dreams, and the right to survive.
By Sharon Dzingayi
Apr. 11, 2025
World Health Day 2025 focuses on health of mothers and babies
Each year, WHO picks a theme for the day that focuses on a subject of major importance for global health.
By Cimas
Apr. 7, 2025
Health talk: Understanding mental health issues
Mental disorders involve significant disturbances in thinking, emotional regulation or behaviour.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Apr. 6, 2025
US claims ebola funding was restored. Ugandan health workers still haven’t seen the money
An Ebola-focused health worker who asked that her full name not be used for fear of retribution
By Global Press Journal
Mar. 6, 2025

Government handpicks Agrifora to feed security forces... but the deal stabilises food supply in the army, police and prison service
Local News
Jun. 27, 2025
Rethinking healthcare in Zim: Prioritising local medical excellence
Local News
By Staff Writer
Jun. 27, 2025