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AFSA Launches New Booklet Showcasing Agroecology Success Stories From Kenya At COP29
Writes Kirubel Tadele Baku, Azerbaijan – As the second week of COP29 negotiations continues, the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) launches its latest publication, Agroecology Works: Evidence from Kenya. This booklet offers a deep dive into the transformative power of agroecology through 15 inspiring stories from across ten counties in Kenya, providing a rich…
AU-IBAR highlights urgent need to address Antimicrobial Resistance
Yesterday, during the opening of the 6th World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) campaign for Africa in Cameroon, AU-IBAR’s Director Dr. Huyam Salih highlighted the urgent need to address Antimicrobial Resistance (hashtag#AMR)—a growing global threat that knows no borders. Dr. Salih underscored that 60-75% of emerging human pathogens originate from animals, making the responsible use of…
Evangelist Wellington Gweru praises Prophet Shepherd Bushiri for spiritual guidance
Evangelist Wellington Gweru has said a turning point in his spiritual work in serving God was his greatest encounter with Prophet Shepherd Bushiri popularly known as Major 1 in Malawi. Evangelist Gweru was born in the Samambwa area of Zhombe in the Mashavave Village on 10 April 1981 in a hut with traditional midwives….
Honour commitment to eliminate cholera by 2028: CWGH urges government
Writes Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) commends the government for taking bold and tangible measures to address major public health challenges through its supreme law, the Constitution, the Public Health Act, and indeed other legal and policy frameworks. There have also been corresponding structural arrangements in…
Understanding Kidney Disease And Dialysis: A Lifeline for Renal Failure
Writes Wendy Olivier Dialysis is a treatment process of removing excess fluid and waste from the blood in people whose kidneys can no longer perform these functions naturally. Kidney disease is a condition where the kidneys lose their ability to efficiently filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood. This natural function is critical…
Tinubu reappoints Mustapha as DG National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency
Writes Toyin Omozuwa The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the reappointment of the Director General of the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha for a second tenure of 5 years. His reappointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the…
Addressing emerging and legacy diseases: Africa needs locally manufactured vaccines
Writes Sakhile Khaweka Prioritizing local vaccine manufacturing, distribution, and rollout remains crucial to addressing some of the challenges that are faced by the African continent’s health systems. Making sure that vulnerable communities have access to life-saving health innovations is not only going to ensure that millions of people live longer but will also yield…
NetOne, Salutem Launch Dollar-a-Month Medical Cover
NetOne, Zimbabwe’s state-owned mobile network operator, has partnered with Salutem International Medical Fund to launch an innovative healthcare product aimed at increasing access to primary healthcare services across the country. The Salutem One Health product, accessible through NetOne’s mobile money platform OneMoney, offers essential medical coverage for just US$1 per month. Speaking at the launch…
Epi App Takes Top Honors at Cimas HIT Healthathon: A New Era in Healthcare Innovation
Writes Kundai Marunya Harare, Zimbabwe – At the Cimas HIT Healthathon 2.0, held yesterday at Borrowdale Office Park, the future of healthcare innovation took center stage with a spotlight on the groundbreaking Epi App, which clinched the grand prize. The event drew nine talented innovators from various tertiary institutions, all eager to showcase their revolutionary…
Africa needs to develop human capacities and innovative practices to achieve resilient agri-food systems
African Union Commissioner Josefa Correia Sacko reaffirmed in Harare, Zimbabwe, the need to develop human capacities and innovative practices to accelerate the implementation and expansion of successful models to achieve resilient agri-food systems in Africa. Josefa Sacko, who was speaking at the commemoration of the fifteenth African Day for Food Security and Nutrition and…
UNDP, Global Fund-Donated Solar Systems to Strengthen Zimbabwe’s Healthcare Infrastructure
In a significant step toward bolstering Zimbabwe’s healthcare system and promoting sustainable energy solutions, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday officially handed over a state-of-the-art 450 kW solar system to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm). Additionally, 1,044 solar systems have been installed across health facilities…
Empowering AGYW through Engaging Faith groups: Youth Aspire Development Trust’s SRHR Initiative in Chitungwiza
In Chitungwiza, the Youth Aspire Development Trust (YADT) has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). With technical support from Gender Links and funding from Amplify Change, YADT has made significant strides in enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) through strategic engagement with local churches. Engaging…
Cimas Health Group commits to driving healthcare innovation
Cimas Health Group has launched Healthathon 2.0, a groundbreaking competition designed to foster innovation in the healthcare sector. The event, which will bring together students, professionals, and innovators, aims to develop innovative solutions to tackle key challenges within the healthcare industry, furthering Cimas’ commitment to improving healthcare delivery through technology and collaboration. Speaking…
Supporting mental wellness through Vintage Vibes Family Fun Day
Writes Liz Dziva As we navigate the complexities of life, it is easy to forget that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. That is why we are excited to launch Vintage Vibes Family Fun Day, a unique event designed to promote mental wellness among senior citizens and their families…
UN makes strides in implementing strategic health initiatives in Zimbabwe
Over the last decade, the United Nations has made significant strides in the health sector in Zimbabwe, supporting governments and stakeholders to implement strategic health initiatives. This was revealed by Dr. Ayodele Odusola, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator ad interim, and UNDP Resident Representative at the launch of the Health Workforce Strategy and…
ZNAN rallies participation in Global Week for Action on Non-communicable Diseases
Jacob Ngwenya, the Director of the Zimbabwe NCDs Action Network (ZNAN) is calling on stakeholders to participate in the Global Week for Action on Non-communicable Diseases. “The Zimbabwe NCDs Action Network is joining the NCD Alliance and the rest of the NCD movement worldwide in commemorating the Global Week for Action on NCDs scheduled…
World Mental Health Day – A Call to Wholeness and Inner Healing
Writes Cynthia Chirinda October 10, 2024 As we observe World Mental Health Day today, October 10th, let us take a moment to reflect on the depth and breadth of mental health from a holistic perspective. Mental health is often discussed in isolated terms, addressing only the symptoms we can see or feel. However,…
Cimas Health Group CEO urges men to get screened for breast cancer
As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Vuli Ndlovu, has called on men to undergo breast cancer screenings, challenging the misconception that breast cancer only affects women. Mr Ndlovu made the remarks on Friday when Cimas hosted the Cimas Pink-Tober Breast Cancer Breakfast Meeting at their Borrowdale…
Empowering Zimbabwe’s Girls: Envisioning the Future on International Day of the Girl Child
Writes Sirak Gebrehiwot As the world celebrates the International Day of the Girl Child, the theme “Girls’ Vision for the Future” aligns closely with the ambitions and hurdles faced by girls in Zimbabwe. This theme underscores the pressing need for joint efforts and exemplifies a steadfast hope energized by the voices and visions of…
CWGH Position Paper on the 2025 National Health Budget
Key Sector Priorities and Considerations To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), actions to address the social determinants of health must be implemented. The social determinants of health (SDH) are the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes. They are the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age, and the wider set of…
NetOne’s 5G technology a commitment to transforming Zimbabwe into a middle-income economy
In line with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and the Vision 2030 agenda, NetOne on 9 October 2024 launched the 5G technology, reflecting an unwavering commitment to transforming Zimbabwe into a middle-income economy, through technology, innovation, and sustainable development. In his keynote address during the launch, Honourable Vice President, Colonel (Retired) Kembo C.D….
Ghana wins bid to host 23rd ICASA In 2025
Writes Catherine Murombedzi The Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) has announced that Accra, Ghana will host the 23rd edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA) from December 3rd to 8th next year. This conference is a significant milestone, marking the 35th anniversary of SAA and bringing together global…
SRHR key in achieving health equity: Parliament
The launch of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) initiative by the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) demonstrates a commitment to promoting health equality and equity in pursuit of fostering economic growth and upholding human rights. In his keynote address, Hon. Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, the Speaker of…
SONA 2024: Zimbabwe makes strides in sustainable development
Zimbabwe has made considerable progress in advancing sustainable development despite several challenges affecting the southern African nation, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in his 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the new Parliament Building in Harare today. “Our commitment to enhance the well-being of the people of our motherland, Zimbabwe by entrenching unity,…
Catholics raising funds for chef Webster Mahawa’s Heart Surgery
Writes Bothwell Munetsi The Catholic community is coming together to support one of its own beloved Chef, Webster Mahawa. After years of dedicating his life to nourishing the bodies of thousands of believers, Webster now requires urgent financial assistance to undergo critical heart surgery. Diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy in July 2021, Webster’s heart…
Water at the core of community resilience in the face of El-Nino-induced drought
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe has said access to safe water and improved sanitation and hygiene services are key to ensuring children’s rights to health, nutrition, education, and protection. As Zimbabwe faces the El Nino-induced drought, the UN agency is calling on the Government and partners to prioritise investment in water, sanitation, and…
HIV positive people exposed to non-communicable diseases
Writes Jacob Ngwenya, the Director of the Zimbabwe NCDs Action Network (ZNAN) The ability to live a long, healthy life is now the reality for most people living with HIV – but this progress is under threat. By 2035, a projected 71% of the nearly 40 million people living with HIV worldwide will be living…
Contraception promoting scientific and safer means of child spacing
The World Contraception Day, running under the global theme, “Contraception – It’s Your Life, It’s Your Responsibility,” underscores the importance of raising awareness of the benefits of contraception to individuals and the country at large not as a child-bearing barrier but as a scientific and safer means of child spacing. These were the sentiments…
National Sanitary and Phytosanitary systems promoting food and nutrition security
National Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) systems play an important role in ensuring food and nutrition security through protecting human, animal, and plant health; supporting economic development; promoting environmental sustainability; ensuring compliance with international standards; and building public trust and confidence in agrifood systems. This came to the fore during a Workshop on the Validation…
Workshop validates SPS Communication strategy, action plan and corporate branding
A workshop to develop a robust and targeted communications strategy for the African Union (AU) Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Programme in Africa is underway in Lusaka, Zambia with a view of outlining clear guidelines and approaches for communicating key messages, advocacy, and awareness creation among key audiences. In welcome remarks read by Chiluba Mwape,…
Abandon harmful cultural, religious practices to curb HIV: Traditional leaders
Writes Admore Mbonda Traditional leaders in Mashonaland Central are playing a leading role in fighting new HIV infections by urging their subjects to quit harmful traditional and religious practices. With eight administrative districts, Mashonaland Central has an estimated 110,000 people living with HIV, 70% of them being children. Chief Bushu, born Gracious Mukanwa, of Shamva…
Zimbabwe to harness benefits of IAEA Scientific Forum in promoting food security
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka has said lessons from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Scientific Forum 2024, themed ‘Atoms4Food: Better Agriculture for a Better Life’, should be harnessed to promote food and nutrition security in the country. He revealed that in a panel discussion of a…
Residents have to be widely consulted on prepaid water meters: HRT
THE Harare Residents’ Trust (HRT) has said it has been closely following the debate on the possible introduction of prepaid water meters in Harare. The local authorities, with the backing of some international financial institutions, have been warming up to the idea, but they have not done enough to ensure the consistent provision of safe,…
Zimbabwe’s Climate Challenge: A Catalyst for Economic Reinvention
Writes Dr Ayodele Odusola, UNDP Zimbabwe Resident Representative Zimbabwe stands at a pivotal moment in its development journey, facing the dual challenge of climate change and economic transformation. The recent Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (ZEDCON) in Victoria Falls underscored the urgency of addressing these intertwined issues, highlighting both the vulnerabilities we face and the…
Gender, environment, and climate change are deeply interconnected
The impact of climate change and environmental degradation has the effect of regressing gender equality gains achieved over the years and reinforcing vulnerabilities through disruption of livelihoods, increasing food insecurity, and compounding water and energy challenges. This emerged at this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe National Gender Forum held in Gwanda last Friday which…
Experts sound alarm on poultry diseases
Writes Panashe Gwesu Avian veterinarian, Mr. Rinesu Muzori of the Department of Agritex urged farmers and animal breeders to prioritize their understanding of poultry health, particularly concerning diseases that affect chicks saying that ignorance may put livelihoods of these animals at risk. Speaking at a workshop held at Prince Alfred’s Christian College in…
UK-Based Zimbabwean Nurse Champions Diabetes Awareness on Social Media
In an era where social media has become a powerful tool for education and advocacy, Setfree Mafukidze, a Zimbabwean nurse based in the UK, is making a significant impact by using digital platforms to raise awareness about diabetes. With a growing following, Mafukidze has reached thousands of people in Zimbabwe and beyond, helping many receive…
Ray of hope for adolescents’ menstrual health
Writes Liapeng Raliengoane LESOTHO, Quthing – Parents from Mphaki area agree that they do not talk to their children about menstruation due to several reasons including cultural norms and fear of talking about sex-related matters. An interview with the Ministry of Health Lesotho Adolescent Health Program Manager ‘Mathato Nkuatsana revealed that there is…
COVID-19 pandemic highlights need for Public Health Investment: Minister Chombo
Writes Elvis Dumba Cairo, Egypt – The COVID-19 pandemic has taught Zimbabwe the crucial need for public health investment, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon. Marian Chombo, revealed at the ongoing Pharmoconex Conference in Egypt. The conference, one of Africa’s largest events for the medical manufacturing industry, brings together pharmaceutical industries from…
2024 Africa Food Systems Forum sets out roadmap for improving agricultural production and productivity
The 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum has emerged as a mechanism for the implementation of various initiatives and a tool for action in pursuit of achieving improved agricultural production and productivity and attaining food and nutrition security on the continent. This was revealed by Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of the Alliance for a…
Better nutrition is a story that can change a lifetime: GAIN Executive Director
Dr. Lawrence Haddad, the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has said nutrition is a story that can change a lifetime. Speaking on the progress of food systems in Africa during the launch of the Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), Dr. Haddad said stakeholders on the continent have lots of…
HIV and AIDS in the shadows: The Unseen Struggle of Street Children
Writes Lloyd Rabaya It’s 11:00 PM on the streets of Harare. The only sound comes from bass-heavy echoes from nearby nightclubs and intermittent hushed drives. On the pavement of one building, a group of young people hurdle together while some cover themselves in cardboard boxes to ward off the cold despite it being summer. This…
UNDP and Ministry of Health Celebrate Landmark Handover of NatPharm Warehouse in Masvingo
In a significant stride towards improving healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe, the Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), today commissioned the newly completed NatPharm warehouse in Masvingo. The state-of-the-art facility, which was funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria (Global Fund), is expected…
Cimas Health Group Showcases Mobile Clinic at Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
The country’s largest private medical aid society, and health and wellness service provider, Cimas Health Group continues to embrace innovative models to improve ways of service delivery in the health sector. In a groundbreaking development, Cimas recently acquired a mobile clinic, a customised motor vehicle that will be staffed by a combination of health…
NetOne showcases Telemedicine at Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
Leading telecommunications giant, NetOne, showcased its recently launched service as it unveiled its cutting-edge Telemedicine product at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural Show. To fully execute the innovative offering which is the brainchild of the First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Dr Auxilia Mnangangwa, NetOne in partnership with ZimSmart, represents this significant step forward…