Pari Hospital renovations in full swing
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke-Senior Health Reporter RENOVATIONS are in full swing at Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital and the nurses’ residence at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals as the Government steps up efforts to…
Drug-resistant infections threatens 14 countries
Health Reporter A NEWLY-PUBLISHED continental study has revealed an alarming rise in drug-resistant infections across 14 African countries, including Zimbabwe, raising red flags over the region’s capacity to manage and…
‘Don’t pay for blood at public hospitals’
Trust Freddy-Herald Correspondent ANYONE asked to pay for blood at a public hospital should immediately lodge a complaint with the hospital’s administration or the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) as…
Men to men Indaba rolls into life
Ray Bande Senior Reporter ZIMPAPERS Mutare branch, comprising The Manica Post and Diamond FM, will tomorrow (Saturday) host the inaugural Men-to-Men Indaba. The ground-breaking initiative seeks to promote mental…
Mbaura and the hidden threat of carbon monoxide poisoning
Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters IN many homes across Zimbabwe and other parts of the world, charcoal braziers — known as mbaura — are a familiar and affordable…
‘Let’s re-brand condoms’-Ministry …as public shuns unscented condoms
Robin Muchetu,Health and Gender Editor THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has raised concern over the low uptake of free public sector condoms saying users are shunning them as…
Parirenyatwa nurses’ residence renovations 70% complete
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter Renovation works at the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals’ Adlam House and nurses’ residence have reached 70% completion, bringing much-needed improvements to staff accommodation at one…
Ireland reaffirms Zim health support
AT a time when global funding for health is facing significant cuts, the Irish government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue supporting Zimbabwe’s health sector, demonstrating unwavering support to strengthening health systems.
Air rescue service mission saves 643 lives
Trust Freddy-Herald Correspondent MORE than 45 years ago, the sound of a helicopter would send villagers scurrying for cover as it signalled death during the liberation war. Today it is…











