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…
By Fortunate Masikati- Tuberculosis , also called TB, is a serious illness that mainly affects the lungs. The germs that cause tuberculosis are a type of bacteria. Tuberculosis can spread when a person with the illness coughs, sneezes or sings. This can put tiny droplets with the germs into the…
By Lloyd Gideon Makonese: A public health and health systems development expert. Across Europe and North America, long-established diaspora communities are increasingly questioning whether their futures abroad remain sustainable. Economic stagnation, tightening immigration laws and reduced earnings mobility have reshaped the opportunities that once defined diaspora life. A growing body…
With Fortunate Masikati- Bindura City CorpsBindura Division DEMENTIADementia is an umbrella term for a group of symptoms affecting memory, thinking, and social abilities, often caused by underlying diseases like Alzheimer's. It is not a normal part of aging, and symptoms worsen over time, impacting daily life. Common initial signs include…
By Lloyd Gideon Makonese - A Public Health and HIV Treatment Specialist for SubSahara Africa. The rise of drug and substance abuse across the Southern African region presents a disturbing picture that is increasingly intertwined with the lived reality of those managing long-term medical conditions. What emerges is not merely…
