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- Herald
- February 24, 2026
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Bulawayo rolls out Lenacapavir jab
Andile Tshuma BULAWAYO yesterday saw the first injections of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV infection that is administered twice a year. Scores of key vulnerable groups, including…
- Herald
- February 24, 2026
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When the unseen becomes reality: Understanding rare diseases
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Health Buzz Imagine living with a condition so uncommon that even experienced health professionals struggle to recognise it. Imagine moving from clinic to clinic, repeating the same story,…
- Herald
- February 23, 2026
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New HIV injection gives hope to at‑risk groups
Theseus Shambare-Herald Correspondent The rollout of the long‑acting HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir is a breakthrough that could transform protection for people at high risk of infection, communities and civil society…
- Herald
- February 21, 2026
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Treasury approves procurement of more cancer machines
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke-Senior Health Reporter TREASURY has approved the release of about US$30 million for the procurement of a new batch of cancer diagnostic machines, as the Government accelerates efforts to…
- Herald
- February 21, 2026
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Mbare bed bug outbreak contained
Ivan Zhakata-Herald Correspondent THE Harare City Council has said a recent bed bug resurgence in Mbare suburb has now been brought under control following a swift response by health authorities.…
- Manicapost
- February 20, 2026
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Cholera cases reported in Manicaland
Ray Bande Senior Reporter CASES of cholera have been detected in parts of Manicaland Province, prompting renewed calls for stronger preventative measures. Civil Protection Unit chairman for Manicaland, Mr John…
- Manicapost
- February 20, 2026
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MEDICAL MIRACLE! . . . 25kg tumour removed from woman
Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter A 39 YEAR-OLD woman from Headlands has undergone a successful operation to remove a 25 kilogramme abdominal tumour at Rusape General Hospital, marking one of the…
- Herald
- February 20, 2026
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Zim introduces twice-yearly HIV prevention injection
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke-Senior Health Reporter The introduction of the long‑acting injectable, Lenacapavir, is set to help the country expand HIV prevention, ensuring that innovation reaches communities in a safe, equitable and…
- Manicapost
- February 20, 2026
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Bilharzia mass drug administration rolled out
Ray Bande Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT is rolling out mass drug administration (MDA) aimed at controlling Neglected Tropical Diseases, which include schistosomiasis, commonly referred to as bilharzia, targeting children aged between…
- Herald
- February 20, 2026
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High-tech blood screening platform commissioned
Trust Freddy-Zimpapers Correspondent A CUTTING-EDGE Nucleic Acid Testing platform for blood screening has been commissioned by the Government, marking a significant advancement that eliminates the “window period” for infections and…