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Hypertension manageable with lifestyle choices, medical care

Blood pressure is defined as a condition where the force of the blood against the walls of arteries is consistently high.

By Cimas Feb. 28, 2025

Hypertension manageable with lifestyle choices, medical care

Zim faces global AMR public health threat

According to the World Health Organisation, AMR is one of the most serious global public health threats in this century.

By Ophar Mavuri Feb. 21, 2025

Zim faces global AMR public health threat

Africans overlooked in health research

Individuals with lower socioeconomic status (which often means women) would be more likely to be exposed to unhealthy lifestyles, and to have less access to preventive care.

By Isaac Kisiangani and Michele Ramsay and Michelle Kamp Feb. 14, 2025

Hwange community demands action on air pollution

The tests found the emissions to be well above the acceptable Standards Association of Zimbabwe and World Health Organisation guidelines.

By Silas Nkala Feb. 7, 2025

Hwange community demands action on air pollution

Zim HIV intervention gains under threat

Zimbabwe's health sector programmes and other interventions are heavily reliant on foreign aid, particularly from the US.

By Vanessa Gonye Jan. 29, 2025

US withdrawal from WHO spells doom for Zim’s health sector

Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association president Johannes Marisa said the withdrawal would be a serious blow to international health systems.

By Vanessa Gonye Jan. 22, 2025

US withdrawal from WHO spells doom for Zim’s health sector

Health Talk: Diabetes mellitus: A condition to surely know about!

Globally, World Health Organisation estimates that about 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2016.

By Johannes Marisa Dec. 29, 2024

Health Talk: Diabetes mellitus: A condition to surely know about!

Towards an accident-free festive holiday

There is need for every motorist to drive with a defensive mentality and attitude in order to contribute to an accident free festive season.

By Stanley Makombe Dec. 22, 2024

Towards an accident-free festive holiday

Review of the 2025 National Budget (II)

The same report notes that progress in boosting health spending in resource-scarce countries has been limited, despite a commitment to leave no one behind.

By Prosper Chitambara Dec. 13, 2024