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Zimbabwe hospitals fail newborns amid devastating consequences"
A Health and Child Care ministry official confirmed that while maternal deaths have decreased, neonatal deaths are increasing exponentially.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Sep. 22, 2024
Fend off diseases before outbreaks: CWGH
The insight was shared by CWGH executive director Itai Rusike, as government began stakeholder engagements to come up with a comprehensive NHI.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Jun. 14, 2024
Zim records renewed surge in malaria deaths
The ministry said it was undertaking several initiatives which included indoor residual spraying to prevent more deaths.
By Gracious Daniel
May. 10, 2024
Invest in research to curb malaria, govts urged
Africa accounts for approximately 94% of malaria cases and deaths worldwide.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Apr. 30, 2024
Ministry issues fresh cholera alert
During Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the government said the ministry continued to conduct integrated training in case management, surveillance, infection prevention and control in cholera hotspots.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 5, 2024
‘Focused treatment key to ending TB’
“When we fight TB, we fight other deadly diseases and prepare for the next pandemic.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 29, 2024
Zimbabweans turn to medicinal herbs
Itai Rusike, a public health specialist, told the Independent that it was increasingly difficult for patients to access drugs in public health institutions.
By Vincent Mungofa
Mar. 22, 2024
Refrain from continuous self-testing, patients warned
A Public Health Activist, Itai Rusike said HIV self-testing is helpful if it is applied correctly.
By Vincent Mungofa
Mar. 1, 2024
‘Safe water, sanitation key to ending medieval diseases’
The nOPV2 has been successfully used in several African countries, including Ethiopia, Benin, Congo Republic, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Feb. 23, 2024