Free surgical camp for Nyanga

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter PATIENTS suffering from hernias, lipomas, hydroceles, and other minor surgical conditions are set to receive free operations during a surgical outreach camp at Nyanga District Hospital…

Faith-based organisation joins drug fight

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter A FAITH-BASED organisation, Windows of Hope Zimbabwe, has launched a proactive initiative to combat drug and substance abuse among young people and schoolchildren in Manicaland, complementing…

Breaking down allergies: What you need to know

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters ALLERGIES are among the most common chronic health conditions locally, impacting both children and adults with varying degrees of severity. For some, allergies mean seasonal…

Zim boosts exclusive breastfeeding initiatives

ZIMBABWE is scaling up initiatives to promote exclusive breastfeeding to improve child health and nutrition outcomes, amid concerns that early introduction of solid food is undermining progress.

BILLIONS BLEED AT ZIM HOSPITALS! Ghost workers, missing meds, poor oversight exposed in audit shocker

Robin Muchetu, Health and Gender Editor ZIMBABWE’S biggest hospitals are haemorrhaging billions of dollars in public funds thanks to ghost workers, poor record-keeping, and zero oversight. A hard-hitting Auditor-General’s report…

FDA Streamlines Compassionate Use Process for Experimental Treatments

The Food and Drug Administration has announced significant reforms to its compassionate use program, also known as expanded access, designed to accelerate patient access to experimental treatments for serious and…

Did you know? High Impact or Priority Cancers in Zimbabwe

Health Desk To improve Cancer Prevention and control in the country there is need to focus on certain cancers. These include childhood, cervical, prostate, colorectal, lung and breast cancer. Prioritisation…

Life-saving palliative care brought to doorsteps

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter ISLAND Hospice and Healthcare has launched a mobile clinic programme in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care to bridge healthcare gaps in underserved…

Osteoarthritis and knee pain in the elderly

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters OSTEOARTHRITIS is one of the most common causes of pain and disability among older adults in Zimbabwe, especially when it affects the knees. It is…

Chipondamidzi Clinic commisioned

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter IN a major boost for healthcare delivery in Buhera, villagers in Ward 26 can now access medical services closer home following the recent commissioning of Chipondamidzi…

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