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Alarm bells ring over cholera spread

Mpilo Central Hospital clinical director Solwayo Ngwenya said water challenges facing residents in cities were fuelling the outbreak.
By Miriam Mangwaya Nov. 9, 2023

Chitungwiza cholera outbreak intensifies

Medical and Dental Private Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe president Johannes Marisa said lack of funding of water infrastructure and proper sanitation was to blame.
By Vanessa Gonye Oct. 29, 2023

Gurure uses photography to fight breast cancer

Gurure is using her social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram to raise awareness.
By Sharon Zebra Oct. 18, 2023
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Masvingo’s botched dumpsite project leaves residents in quandary

Zimbabwe, just like most developing countries, uses archaic methods for waste disposal which are below the recommended international standards.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 30, 2023

Fears cholera outbreak may spiral out of control

The outbreak, which was first recorded in Chegutu in February, has killed 19 people so far, according to officials.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Jul. 1, 2023

Govt yet to honour doctors’ land pledge

Government agreed and directed provincial lands officers through their respective Provincial Affairs ministries to offer land to the medical practitioners.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Apr. 28, 2023

Drop in HIV prevalence encouraging: Health experts

Latest HIV statistics indicate that the prevalence rate has dropped significantly over the years from over 35% in 2010 to 14,2% in 2021.
By Lorraine Muromo Apr. 19, 2023

Malaria ravages Mash East, Central provinces

Malaria transmission is seasonal and unstable, causing sickness and death across all age groups.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Apr. 14, 2023

Cholera outbreak: Zimbabwe paying price of lack of water infrastructure

Over 200km away from the capital in Buhera, villagers also face severe water challenges amid fears of a cholera outbreak.
By Priveledge Gumbodete Apr. 2, 2023