CONDOM-MAKING FIRM ENTERS ZIM AMID CRISIS

Emmanuel Kafe Zimpapers Entertainment Hub THE headlines were loud and clear: the world is facing a condom crisis because of the war in the Middle East. But, here in Zimbabwe,…

Asprin can help reduce cancer

LONDON.— The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body — findings that are already changing health policies. Nick James,…

Healthy public institutions key to social harmony, says Minister Ncube

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] A NATION cannot attain social harmony if its public health institutions remain in a state of disrepair, Bulawayo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Judith…

Strong turnout in polio vaccination blitz

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE City of Mutare, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), has reported a positive response to the first round of the…

‘Hospital environment key to healing’

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter ENVIRONMENTAL conditions in hospitals directly influence patient recovery, staff morale, and the overall quality of healthcare services, Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution,…

All about the flu vaccine

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters INFLUENZA, commonly referred to as flu, is a common illness that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. Here, it usually becomes more common during the…

UK envoy to launch £500 000 programme to tackle violence against women, girls

Peter Matika, [email protected] The United Kingdom Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Pete Vowles, will on Wednesday morning launch a £500 000 programme aimed at ending violence against women and girls, in a…

Harare intensifies polio vaccination campaign amid regional outbreak concerns

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent City of Harare’s Health Promotion Office’s Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has said it will participate in the first round of the supplementary immunisation campaign using…

Victoria Chitepo Hospital shines with LED upgrade

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter PATIENT care at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital is set to improve significantly following the handover of the Hospital LED Lighting Retrofit Project by the Zimbabwe Energy…

Mutare Polytechnic brings comfort to patients

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter HEALTHCARE is a shared responsibility, not the sole duty of doctors and nurses, Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital medical superintendent, Dr Hilary Makiwa has emphasised. His call…

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