Health
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Workshop validates SPS Communication strategy, action plan and corporate branding
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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,…
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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…
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Zimbabwe to harness benefits of IAEA Scientific Forum in promoting food security
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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NetOne showcases Telemedicine at Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
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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…
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Chronic diseases require comprehensive management strategies beyond medical treatments
Chronic diseases present significant challenges to individual well-being, necessitating comprehensive management strategies that extend beyond medical treatments. This was said by Ms. Elsie Whacha, a licensed Clinical Social Worker at Island Hospice and Healthcare who has over five years of social work experience in her presentation at the Pain Symposium organised by the Zimbabwe…
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ZAS 2024: Kutsaga reaffirms excellence in sustainable conservation practices
The Tobacco Research Board (TRB) trading as Kutsaga has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and innovation, emerging as the Best Organisation Exhibiting Sustainable Conservation Practices at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2024. This accolade reaffirms Kutsaga’s expanded mandate in leading the way in sustainable agricultural practices, showcasing its dedication to environmental stewardship and…
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Hurungwe East MP Chenjerai Kangausaru launches anti-drugs campaign through sports
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Hurungwe East Member of Parliament Chenjerai Kangausaru launched anti anti-drug campaign through a sports gala at Tengwe Country Club recently. The three-day sports extravaganza saw 13 soccer teams and seven netball teams battling it out from the constituency’s seven wards. The competition was held under the Dan and Erita Maendaenda…
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Myths and misconceptions are barriers to contraceptive use among adolescents
Liapeng Raliengoane LESOTHO, Thaba Tseka – Leaning against the hospital wall, a heavily pregnant Lineo* (not her real name) emotionally recounts how a myth about contraceptives deceived her. The Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey (2014 LDHS) states that the contraceptive prevalence rate is 60% in Lesotho. Lineo* is one of the many…
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Herd boys need more capacitation on condom use
Liapeng Raliengoane LESOTHO, Thaba Tseka – In their pursuit of taking care of livestock, the most integral part of society, herd boys, are said to be reluctant to use condoms due to myths and misconceptions that they affect pleasure and kidneys. The Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey (2014 LDHS) states that knowledge of contraceptive…
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Community applauds menstrual health dialogue
Liapeng Raliengoane LESOTHO, Quthing – Following the dialogue on menstrual health held by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA Lesotho) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Lesotho in Mphaki Tšitsong, to capacitate the community on menstrual health and hygiene, the community applauded the discussion. This community dialogue went under the theme “Addressing negative…
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NetOne’s CSR Initiative Empowers Chikomba District in the Fight Against Drug Abuse
NetOne’s impactful initiative in Chikomba District shines as a beacon of hope in the global fight against drug abuse. Through the donation of sports kits and collaboration with Dr. Tatenda Mavetera, the Minister of ICTPCS, this program is more than just a response to the pressing issue of substance misuse; it is a commitment to…
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Non-state actors champion domestication of SADC SRHR commitments
Non-state actors (NSAs) are routing for the amplification of youth voices for a healthy democratic future and championing youth-led social accountability monitoring for the domestication of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) commitments. These were the recommendations by Lloyd Dembure, the Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination…
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Accountable management of resources critical to meeting RISDP’s goals
Socially accountable management and use of available resources are critical to meeting the Southern African Development Community (SADC)’s Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan 2020-2030 (RISDP), a Non-state Actors (NSA) dialogue in Harare has heard. This came to the fore today at the dialogue running in Harare from 14 to 15 August 2024 that is…
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Youthful Sizolwenkosi Mazolo in value addition of fruits and vegetables
Sizolwenkosi Mazolo, Founder and Owner of Homegrown Pvt Ltd is a pioneering entrepreneur dedicated to revolutionizing the way people produce, consume, and preserve food. With a passion for sustainable agriculture and reducing food waste, Sizolwenkosi established Homegrown to specialize in the value addition of fruits and vegetables through innovative freezing, canning, and drying techniques. Homegrown’s…
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Southern Africa Youth Forum: Consolidate educational policy and legal frameworks for youth empowerment
Her Excellency Boemo Ndu Sekgoma, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), who is also the Patron of the Southern Africa Youth Forum has called for the the consolidation of policy and legal frameworks to empower the youth through innovative education, in line with the theme of the African Union for this year.…
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Sanitary and phytosanitary systems in Africa still far from what is desired, emphasises biennial CAADP report
None of the 49 member states that have submitted their respective reports on their sanitary and phytosanitary (SF) systems are on track to reach the 100 percent target, according to the biennial report of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). However, the document points out that 15 of these countries, representing thirty-one percent…
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Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2024 attracts over 5,000 stakeholders globally
Own Correspondent Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2024 is set to convene over 5,000 stakeholders from across Africa and internationally. The Annual summit to be hosted in Kigali, Rwanda aims to accelerate food systems transformation with youth and women at the helm a key focus. World leaders, innovators, academia, development agencies, farmers’ organizations, and the private…
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Karoi Pool Association fights drugs abuse
Writes Nhau Mangirazi KAROI – The Karoi Pool Association (KPA) is making strides in fighting criminal vices affecting communities including drugs and substance abuse. They have managed to lure players including the youth so that they remain occupied during weekdays and weekends when competitions are being played in Karoi farming town and Hurungwe district. KPA…
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Africa Smart Cities Congress to steer the trajectory of urban development on the continent
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The Africa Smart Cities Congress (ASCC) slated for the 17th to the 19th of October 2024 at the Conference Hall of Bingu International Conference Center (BICC), Lilongwe, Malawi transcends the realm of a mere congress since it stands as a transformative juggernaut, steering the trajectory of urban development in Africa. In an interview with…
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TRM youth, Chitungwiza Municipality in joint clean up campaign
Writes Marlvin Ngiza In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s declaration for a Clean-Up Campaign every first Friday of every month, youth affiliated with Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) in partnership with the Chitungwiza Municipality yesterday participated in the noble cause. The clean-up exercise covered areas which include St Mary’s Police to Unit O main Chitungwiza Road.…
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Zimbabwe Hosts Landmark Neuro-Oncology Conference
Writes Catherine Murombedzi Dr. S Banda, Acting Chief Director of Policy Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation, welcomed delegates to a three-day conference of the Society for Neuro-Oncology for Sub-Saharan Africa (SNOSSA) in Harare, Zimbabwe. He was speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Dr Aspect Maunganidze. Dr Banda…
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Mental health advocate Vickie Maponga among speakers at the inaugural African Health Summit
Writes Chimeno Azriel Local Mental Health Advocate, Vickie Maponga, is set to join other top speakers and experts at the inaugural Africa Health Summit set to be held in Accra Ghana this week. The summit will run from the 25th – 26th July 2024. Running under the theme ‘ Enhancing Mental Health and General…
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Seize the spotlight: Exhibit at Africa’s Premier Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa 2024!
The leading industry event, the Organic and Natural Products Expo Africa, proudly sponsored by Standard Bank, is returning to Johannesburg for its fourth edition at the Sandton Convention Centre from 12 to 14 September 2024. As Africa’s only dedicated event for the organic and natural products industry, this expo is the ultimate platform for traders…
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MCAZ to regulate cosmetic products
In a move aimed at safeguarding consumer health and enhancing product quality, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has announced plans to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cosmetic products sold within the country. The regulations, known as Medicines and Allied Substances Control (Cosmetics) Regulations seek to address growing concerns over the proliferation…
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Health sector development requires sound financing, coordinated multi-stakeholder partnerships
His Excellency Mr. Edward Kallon, Zimbabwe United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator has urged the urgent need for forging partnerships and ensuring sustainable health finance to strengthen Zimbabwe’s health systems, reiterating that such efforts are integral to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and addressing the multifaceted health challenges that lie ahead. He delivered the remarks…
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ZIMSOFF partners Parliamentarians in driving agro-ecology to address GBV and drug abuse
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In partnership with Parliamentarians, the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmers Forum (ZIMSOFF) is fighting gender-based violence (GBV) and drug and substance abuse in communities by implementing various agroecology mechanisms. Speaking at a tour of their projects by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committees (PPC) on Lands at the National Policy Dialogue recently, a Gutu small livestock farmer, Daizy…