Zimbabwe embarks on Measles-Rubella vaccination drive

  Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has launched a nationwide follow-up campaign to address the persistently low measles-rubella vaccine coverage since 2019. Achieving 95…

Zimbabwe embarks on Measles-Rubella vaccination drive

  Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has launched a nationwide follow-up campaign to address the persistently low measles-rubella vaccine coverage since 2019. Achieving 95…

Importance of occupational health

    Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters   EVERY morning across Zimbabwe, people head off to work — some into mines deep underground, others into factories buzzing with machinery, some…

Refrigeration key to medicine storage

  Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter SAFE storage of medicines and vaccines in health institutions is increasingly under threat due to inefficient cooling systems and the looming burden of climate change,…

Avenues Clinic invests US$2.7m into upgrade

PRIVATE medical institution, Avenues Clinic, has invested approximately US$2,7 million to upgrade its facilities and medical equipment.

Patients Continue To Seek Treatments Without FDA Approval

The landscape of medical treatment in America remains complex, with thousands of patients annually turning to experimental therapies and investigational treatments that have not yet received full FDA approval. Despite the regulatory agency’s efforts to streamline approval processes and increase access to promising therapies, many individuals facing serious or life-threatening conditions find themselves seeking alternatives outside the traditional approval pathway.

Did you know? What to do if you catch the current “flu” wave

  1)Isolate yourself and avoid people so that you don’t spread the infection 2)Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, you are losing water through fever, sweating etc (the goal…

Central hospital fire probe underway

HEALTH and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora yesterday visited Sally Mugabe Central Hospital to assess the damage caused by the fire which broke out at the health facility on…

Is AI really good for mental health?

Farzana Naeem-Herald Correspondent Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how mental health care is delivered, offering a blend of convenience, efficiency, and personalisation. With its potential to revolutionise mental health…

Medical insurance’s role in promoting local healthcare

Health Correspondent IN the heart of Zimbabwe’s healthcare landscape, a paradox unfolds. While some privately-owned local hospitals and medical facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by highly skilled…

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