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'Domestic health financing essential'

Rusike said the advent of a new Constitution meant that government as the guarantor must commit to health as a human right and mobilise domestic resources .

By Vanessa Gonye Dec. 24, 2024

Kariba cholera cases surge

Zimbabwe had in July this year declared the end of a cholera outbreak that began in February 2023.

By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 13, 2024

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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

Zimbabwe hospitals fail newborns amid devastating consequences"

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

Fend off diseases before outbreaks: CWGH

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

Zim records renewed surge in malaria deaths

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

Invest in research to curb malaria, govts urged

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