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Child drowning crisis demands robust action and community response

These incidents reflect broader systemic challenges in child protection across Zimbabwe.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Feb. 25, 2025

Child drowning crisis demands robust action and community response

Byo councillors push for stricter enforcement of bylaws

IN a bid to enhance public health and safety, Bulawayo councillors are pushing for stricter enforcement of bylaws governing food outlets throughout the city.

By Peter Dube Feb. 24, 2025

Byo councillors push for stricter enforcement of bylaws

Health Talk: Let’s not paint all medical practitioners with same brush

For time immemorial, private laboratories have complemented public laboratories in service delivery because of phenomenal turnaround times.

By Dr Johannes Marisa Aug. 11, 2024

Health Talk: Let’s not paint all medical practitioners with same brush

Health Talk: Zim has potential to deliver quality healthcare

Many people grumble about the quality of health service in the public sector in our country.

By Dr Johannes Marisa May. 5, 2024

Health Talk: Zim has potential to deliver quality healthcare

Inadequate toilets leave Plumtree stinking

Phuti said efforts to avert a cholera outbreak in the border town needed to be made urgently.

By Sharon Sibindi Jan. 26, 2024

Inadequate toilets leave Plumtree stinking

Health Talk: The health sector year in retrospect

The health sector is one sensitive sector that should be respected as any economic development that needs to occur usually bases on a sound health delivery system.

By Johannes Marisa Dec. 24, 2023

Health Talk: The health sector year in retrospect

Women’s health: Recognising the invisible crisis on the continent

Microbiologist Nkandu Luo told delegates at the third International Conference on Public Health in Africa held in Zambia that most women are susceptible to diseases because of the roles they play.

By Sizalokuhle Ncube Dec. 7, 2023