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Silent wounds: Mothers of abused children’s mental health struggles

According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), at least one in three women and girls in Zimbabwe experience gender-based violence (GBV).

By Tendai Makaripe Sep. 13, 2024

Silent wounds: Mothers of abused children’s mental health struggles

Septuagenarian recalls 4 decades of living with obstetric fistula

Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder and/or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment.

By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 7, 2024

Septuagenarian recalls 4 decades of living with obstetric fistula

Silent grief: Untold struggles of men who lose wives during childbirth

Eight months have passed since that night, but Mabika’s grief remains raw.

By Tendai Makaripe Aug. 30, 2024

Silent grief: Untold struggles of men who lose wives during childbirth

E-learning platform for midwives launched

The e-learning platform for midwives is the first of its kind in Zimbabwe.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 21, 2024

E-learning platform for midwives launched

Byo experiences decline in teen pregnancies

She said guidance and counselling was a learning area which came in as part of the social sciences.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 11, 2024

Byo experiences decline in teen pregnancies

Cervical cancer: Zim’s latest silent killer

The medical facilities across the country were overwhelmed and failing to contain the influx of COVID-19 patients, relatives say.

By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 8, 2024

Cervical cancer: Zim’s latest silent killer

Partnerships key in stemming maternal deaths

The partnership comes at a time when the apostolic sects have been known to shun clinics and hospitals due to entrenched religious beliefs.

By Newsday Jun. 8, 2024

Partnerships key in stemming maternal deaths

Midwives celebrated for saving lives

Swedish ambassador to Zimbabwe Per Lingarde said midwives were unsung heroes.

By Vanessa Gonye May. 24, 2024

Govt courts partners on health projects

He called for the designing of tailored and targeted health programmes that address the economic, social, political and environmental injustice that impact people’s health and rights.

By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 25, 2024