World TB Day commemorations: Understanding, fighting tuberculosis
Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters EVERY year on March 24, the world observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise awareness about this deadly, yet preventable and curable disease. This date…
Malaria death toll rises to 6 in Mutare
Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE malaria death toll in Mutare has risen to six as the disease outbreak continues to surge. Mutare district health promotions officer, Mrs Sophia Nezandonyi…
‘Enough contraceptive stocks for Manicaland’
Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) has assured clients in Manicaland that they have adequate contraceptive stocks to meet provincial needs regardless of the…
Infant malnutrition combated in Manicaland
Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter HIGH maternal mortality rate has left a devastating gap, with far too many infants facing a desperate struggle to survive, prompting local organisation, Windows of…
Malaria major health concern
Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters MALARIA remains a major public health concern in Zimbabwe, particularly in regions with high mosquito activity. The disease, caused by the plasmodium parasite…
Cancer screening for Zimunya, Marange women
Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter WOMEN who attended the International Women’s Day celebrations in Zimunya last Friday received access to advanced and technology-driven, free health services, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Victoria Chitepo Hospital expands specialist services
Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter THE number of specialist doctors at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital — Manicaland’s referral health institution — has risen substantially, marking a significant milestone in its…
Initiative brings nutrition, hope to OVCs in Honde Valley
Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter IN response to alarming reports highlighting the disproportionately high prevalence of stunted children in Manicaland, particularly in Honde Valley, a community-led initiative was launched to…
Celebrating women’s health
Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters AS we celebrate Women’s Day (March 8), it is important to reflect on the unique health challenges that women face throughout their lives. From adolescence…
Two succumb to malaria in Mutare city
Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter TWO pregnant women succumbed to malaria in Mutare after seeking medical attention too late, The Manica Post has learnt. Mutare District health promotions officer, Mrs…











