Beyond sight: How Tamuka beat bilateral retinoblastoma

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent AN eight-year-old Harare boy, who lost both eyes to cancer, is now cancer-free and thriving after surviving bilateral retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive eye cancer that…

Leadership in HIV/Aids fight earns nation top awards

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke in ACCRA, Ghana ZIMBABWE’S leadership in the fight against HIV and Aids received continental acclaim yesterday as the country scooped two prestigious awards at the ongoing International Conference…

Spike in severe diabetes cases

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter VICTORIA Chitepo Provincial Hospital (VCPH) has sounded the alarm over a growing trend of late diabetes diagnoses, which is driving up severe complications among patients. In…

HIV infections surge among Ama2000

Ray Bande Senior Reporter PARENTAL neglect, sexual abuse by relatives as well as delinquency has spurred the worrisome increase in new HIV infection for the 15 to 24 age group…

Suspected HFMD hits Mutare

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter HEALTH authorities in Mutare are on high alert after 562 suspected cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) were reported in the city as of…

Enhancement pills: Growing health risk for men

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter MALE enhancement pills have become increasingly popular among men seeking to boost potency and sexual desire. Yet, while their use is widespread, little attention is given…

World AIDS Day, you have a part to play

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters THE first of December was World AIDS day. On this day every year the world comes together to remember the impact of HIV and AIDS.…

Zanu-PF Harare assess impact of inter-district meetings

Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub The ZANU-PF Harare Province convened a Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting on Tuesday at the Dzokerai Mabhunu Great Hall to assess the impact of the…

Iran keen on health tourism partnership with Zimbabwe

Mukudzei Chingwere Senior Reporter THE Islamic Republic of Iran is eager to partner Zimbabwe in the burgeoning field of medical tourism. This topic is anticipated to take centre stage at…

Single dose HPV vaccine bolsters cervical cancer fight

Robin Muchetu in UMZINGWANE ZIMBABWE’S health sector received a significant boost this week with the launch of a new Human Papillomavirus single-dose vaccine offering lifetime protection and significantly reducing incidences…

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