Phoenix rising or embers glowing? Zim’s turbulent quest for renewal (1980–2025)
Healthcare accessibility improved dramatically, with infant mortality dropping from 86 per 1 000 live births in 1980 to 61 per 1 000 by 1990
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Apr. 21, 2025
Where the gourd is empty and the drumbeat fades
In a society where access to proper medical care remains a daily struggle for millions, the creative community is no exception.
By Raymond Millagre Langa
Apr. 20, 2025
Public health system should wake up from slumber.
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora has an insurmountable task to return public health service to track.
By Johannes Marisa
Apr. 20, 2025
Stop winging it, build a strategic plan
We often convince ourselves that passion and talent alone are enough for us to attain our goals. But the truth is, winging it is a risky and often expensive gamble.
By Cliff Chiduku
Apr. 16, 2025
38 measles cases reported in Zim
The disease re-emerged several weeks ago and according to the Health and Child Care ministry, 15 suspected cases and zero deaths had been reported by April 3 this year.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 16, 2025
Parenting expert encourages responsible use of social media
Mutsvedu said benefits of physical interactions in parenting vary from emotional support, bond development, effective communication, behaviour modelling, monitoring and guidance
By Takemore Mazuruse
Apr. 13, 2025
Healthy beginnings, fragile systems: Antenatal care should become a national priority in Zim
It is important, Chirara said, that mothers keep their scheduled post-natal care clinic appointments after the birth of their babies.
By Cimas
Apr. 11, 2025
What’s stalling amendment of Health Professions Act that prohibits advertising?
Zimbabwe can now do aesthetic medicine, heart surgeries, huge neurosurgical operations, among other complicated surgeries.
By Johannes Marisa
Apr. 11, 2025
Zim’s mothers’ shelter: Turning tears to hope and laughter
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the shelters have numerous benefits for the women.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 10, 2025