Mutare targets 22-hour daily water supply

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter CITY of Mutare has placed water security at the centre of its 2026 budget, committing to sustain an average of 22 hours of reliable water supply…

100 000 condoms distributed in Manicaland

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter MORE than 100 000 condoms were distributed for free in Manicaland in 2025 by the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Zimbabwe as health stakeholders step up efforts…

Protect your heart this Valentine’s Day

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters THIS Valentine’s Day, shops are filled with red roses, chocolates and cards. Valentine’s Day is all about love. But beyond romance, this is also a…

Awareness, early action heartbeat of good cardio health

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke-Health Buzz THE rhythm of life is measured by the heartbeat, a simple, constant pulse that sustains us from our first breath to our last. Yet, across the world,…

Mass drug campaign to combat bilharzia, worms

Josephine Nyamwanza Correspondent THE Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe is launching a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign to combat bilharzia and soil-transmitted helminths, targeting children between…

Dog bites cases soar, rabies fears grow

Ray Bande Senior Reporter A SURGE in dog bite cases and stray dog populations has sparked concerns of a potential rabies outbreak in Manicaland, with 4 129 cases reported across…

Rheumatoid arthritis: What you need to know

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters MANY people in Zimbabwe complain of “arthritis”, especially as they grow older. The word is often used loosely to describe any joint pain, stiffness, or…

Public-private partnerships key to universal health access: Government

Trust Freddy Zimpapers Correspondent GOVERNMENT has lauded the private health sector for its contribution to national development, identifying Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the linchpin for achieving universal health access under…

No need to panic, flu cases manageable: Govt

Trust Freddy-Herald Correspondent THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has moved to quell growing public anxiety over a perceived rise in respiratory infections, asserting that current influenza rates remain…

Vaccination, global health cooperation in focus as Gavi meets President Mnangagwa

Nduduzo Tshuma in Dubai, United Arab Emirates GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, chief executive officer Dr Sania Nishtar has paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa on the sidelines of the…

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