Increase budget for family planning services: MPs

The Abuja Declaration stipulates that 15% of the national budget should be channelled to health, 3% of which is supposed to be dedicated to family planning services.
By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 7, 2024

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

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

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

Midwives celebrated for saving lives

Swedish ambassador to Zimbabwe Per Lingarde said midwives were unsung heroes.
By Vanessa Gonye May. 24, 2024

Maternal deaths still ‘unacceptably high’

In her 2023 annual report, UNFPA country representative Miranda Tabifor commended the government for its efforts in addressing maternal health issues.
By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 14, 2024

GBV derails gender equality efforts

The International Women’s Day is commemorated on March 8 annually in honour of women whose contributions and efforts usually go unnoticed.
By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 12, 2024

GBV survivors’ project launched

In Zimbabwe, the project will be piloted in Matabeleland North’s Bubi district before being spread to other provinces.
By Vanessa Gonye Feb. 28, 2024

GBV survivor uses photography for activism

She said most of her visuals speak volumes of the life she lived under the guise of “marriage”.
By Nyasha Gorogodo Dec. 10, 2023