Geveva– On World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) issued a reminder that a massive portion of the world's cancer burden is avoidable, releasing new data showing nearly 7.1 million cancer cases in 2022 were linked to preventable causes. The…
By Fortunate Masikati- Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through infected Anopheles mosquitoes. SymptomsFever, chills, flu-like symptoms, and in severe cases, organ failure. Prevention strategies include: Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) Indoor residual spraying (IRS) Antimalarial meds for high-risk groups. Malaria risk factors include: Living in or…
Harare– The Zimbabwe Nurse Aide Association has amplified calls for uniform allowances, expressing exhaustion of over a more than ten-year wait for the provision of official uniforms, a situation its leadership says has eroded the dignity of critical frontline health workers. The association’s Director, Yotamu Chagwada, acknowledged recent transparency from…
By Desire Tshuma Muzarabani- Muzarabani South legislator and Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Benjamin Kabikira, has donated 13 wheelchairs to people living with disabilities across various wards in his constituency, in a move hailed as a shining example of compassionate leadership. The donation, described by residents as…
Harare– The Ministry of Health and Child Care has formally and finally rejected a request from the Nurse Aid Association of Zimbabwe Trust (NAAZ) for a uniform allowance, stating it lacks jurisdiction to handle the matter and criticizing the union's "confrontational posture." In a letter dated January 5, 2026, addressed…
By Dr Lloyd Gideon Makonese, Lecturer & Public Health and Health Systems Expert. Across many countries, the condition of war veterans and older people has become an uncomfortable mirror of national priorities. Public ceremonies continue to honour sacrifice and resilience, yet daily realities often tell a quieter story of declining…
By Dr Lloyd Gideon Makonese As Zimbabwe continues to register progress in its national HIV response, including improved access to antiretroviral therapy and reduced HIV-related mortality, doctoral research suggests that late testing in rural communities remains a critical and unresolved challenge. While policy frameworks emphasise service expansion and coverage targets,…
By Fortunate Masikati- Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection, usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that primarily attacks the lungs but can also affect other organs like the brain, spine, and kidneys. It spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or sings, and while it often remains…
As Zimbabwe advances its long-term development vision through successive national strategies and a renewed commitment to sustainable growth, the country is presented with an opportunity that extends beyond policy implementation. NDS2 It is an opportunity to shape how citizens, professionals, and institutions understand and engage with national priorities. At the…
After years of ignored requests, the frontline workers set a final deadline, threatening new unrest in the underfunded public health sector. Harare– The Nurse Aides Association of Zimbabwe Trust (NAAZT) has delivered a final, time-bound ultimatum to the Health Service Commission, demanding the payment of long-overdue uniform allowances and threatening…
