Why Zim is seeing reduction in maternal mortality rates
Kajokoto is thankful that her situation was managed owing to the dedicated and swift action by medical personnel at Mt Darwin hospital.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 21, 2025
Unmasking mental health challenges and public health implications
Globally, an estimated one in four people will experience a mental health disorder each year.
By Clever Marisa
Sep. 9, 2025
Traditional leader urges villagers to shun home deliveries
Maternal mortality remains a major concern in Zimbabwe, with the WHO estimating that the country records 363 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Sep. 4, 2025
Uphold women, babies’ right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere
World Breastfeeding Week, which ran from August 1 to 7, is commemorated in the first week of August every year.
By Cimas
Aug. 8, 2025
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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
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
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