Why every child deserves a shot: Reclaiming trust in vaccinations
It is easy to judge those who are skeptical, but the truth is more complex.
By Marilyn Mutize
Oct. 15, 2025
Bulawayo embarks on measles vaccination drive
The City of Bulawayo launched a citywide measles/rubella (MR) vaccination programme targeting children aged between six months and five years.
By Masiyephambili
Oct. 15, 2025
Hurungwe measles, rubella vaccination blitz targets 60K children
Hurungwe district is targeting to vaccinate approximately 60 000 children for measles and rubella.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Oct. 3, 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
Communities resist measles vaccination
Hurungwe District Hospital promotions officer Komberero Gotosa said more wards would be targeted in the vaccination programme.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jun. 4, 2024
Measles, mumps outbreak claims 35 children
The death of 16 children from four families is feared to be a tip of the iceberg compared to hundreds of unrecorded deaths among the apostolic sect members in the district.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 2, 2024
Zim close to eliminating measles, polio: WHO
In October last year, the country experienced a resurgence in the mediaeval disease which resulted in many deaths and confirmed cases being recorded in several provinces.
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 1, 2023
Feature: Measles forces apostolic members to convert to modern medicine
Zimbabwe is no stranger to measles outbreaks
By Evidence Chenjerai
Mar. 20, 2023
2022: An eventful year for health sector
The country also witnessed a reduction in maternal deaths, and introduction of the eye strategy in the wake of increased eye conditions, mainly catalysed by diabetes.
By Vanessa Gonye
Dec. 31, 2022
