NAC express concern on rising youth infections

Ray Bande Senior Reporter THE National Aids Council (NAC) has expressed concern over the increasing number of new HIV infections among young people aged between 15 and 24 in Zimbabwe.…

Buhera RDC to fine households US$50 for not having a toilet

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter BUHERA Rural District Council has announced that, starting January 1, 2026, each household found without a standard toilet at inspection will be fined US$50, a move…

Uptake of post-abortion care still low despite Government efforts

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter GOVERNMENT has been applauded for making progress in ensuring that post-abortion care is available at designated health facilities. However, uptake remains worryingly low, with experts warning…

Chipinge’s most vulnerable get sunscreen

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter PEOPLE with albinism living in some of Chipinge’s hottest, most remote communities received long-overdue health support during a recent outreach in the area. The Albino Charity…

Men’s health month ends

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters AS November comes to a close, so does Men’s Health Month, the only month in the year dedicated solely, or mostly, to men. For many,…

Facts about Lenacapavir — long-acting protection against HIV

RECENTLY, Zimbabwe approved the new long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir — crucial for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually-acquired HIV in adults and adolescents at increased risk of contracting the deadly virus in the country.

Govt greenlights massive health sector recruitment drive

THE Government has approved the recruitment of more than 19 000 health workers over the next two years, marking the first major step in Zimbabwe’s plan to double its health workforce by 2030.

US$800m required to protect gains against HIV epidemic

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter ZIMBABWE will need at least US$800 million over the next five years to sustain its national HIV response and safeguard hard-won gains against the epidemic, according…

Understanding prostate problems in men: Not everything is cancer

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters IN Mutare and across Zimbabwe, many men worry that any trouble with urination means prostate cancer. The truth is that the prostate can develop several…

Gentlemen’s Fair celebrates men’s mental health, wellness

Post Reporter ISLAND Hospice and Health Care Mutare last weekend hosted a successful Gentlemen’s Fair at a local restaurant, an event designed to honour men’s mental health and promote overall…

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