From ‘child bride’ to survivor : A girl’s fight for independence
Ashley
BY NYARADZO CHITUNGO
For 15-year-old Ashley from Kadoma, the consequences of being married off to her late aunt's 45-year-old husband have been devastating.
While her peers...
The Avenues Clinic strives for excellency
Agnella Mudzimiri Sister-in-Charge Private and Paediatric Wards (foreground), speaks during the tour while (from left to right) Acting Principal Nursing Officer, Matron Elizabeth Mhanya,...
Stigma and discrimination are barriers to Zim’s HIV response: Mombeshora
Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Douglas Mombeshora (pic by ZNNP+)
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
The Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Douglas Mombeshora,...
“Prioritize Lives Over Profit: Use Sugar Tax to Fund Free Diabetes...
Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
BY LINDA TSUNGIRIRAI MASARIRA, President, Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD)
This Diabetes Awareness Week, I speak not only as a political leader...
Women vulnerable to new HIV infections: Minister Chombo
Dr Celestine Dhege (right) and other officials tour exhibition stands
BY NYARADZO CHITUNGO
Women have proven to be vulnerable and continue to bear the brunt of...
‘Gains made in SRHR under threat’
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
Progress achieved in advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is under threat due to increasing resistance and pushbacks, a...
MCAZ warns socialites, celebrities, influencers against unapproved medicine adverts
MCAZ Director General Richard Rukwata
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has warned members of the public, socialites, celebrities and influencers...
“Let’s salute healthcare providers in the fight to end TB”
Francis Gwena, TB champion
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
The fight against tuberculosis (TB) is not enough if we don't t tell and appreciate the support...
Collective efforts vital in ending TB
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
As various speakers took to the podium during the World TB commemorations at Mahusekwa District Hospital in Mashonaland East Province on...
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dapivirine vaginal ring-pic Population Council
BY STAFF WRITER
Lima, Peru – The Population Council, an international nonprofit research organization, announced today at HIVR4P 2024, the 5th...
UNFPA partners Council of Social Workers and academic institutions to strengthen case management for...
UNFPA Representative Miranda Tabifor (left) and Registrar of the Council of Social Workers Nesbert Tadzoka
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has...
Students and youth issues transcend national boundaries-Mhlanga
Some of the officials who attended Day 2 of the 15th National Students Conference
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
Students and youth issues transcend national boundaries,...
From rejection to resilience: a mother’s journey with her intersex child
a mother in distress (image imagined by AI as the mother pleaded for anonymity)
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
When Marita (name changed to protect her...
‘Healthy lifestyle key in reducing risk of kidney disease’
Sister Mystica Ruzengwe, Cimas Haemodialysis Clinic Manager (right) speaks on their operations, whilst MEDCO General Manager, Yvonne Sibanda looks on
BY MUNYARADZI BLESSING DOMA
Maintaining a...