Health

BULAWAYO - Mayor David Coltart has publicly endorsed a pastoral statement issued by the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) opposing proposed amendments to abortion provisions under the Medical Services Bill.
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HARARE - Zimbabwe has officially fast-tracked the approval of Lenacapavir, a pioneering long-acting HIV prevention drug, becoming one of the first countries in the region to authorise its use as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option.
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HARARE - Zimbabwe has been chosen as one of ten countries worldwide to introduce lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable medicine described as a breakthrough in HIV prevention.
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HARARE - Incarcerated former Zimbabwean Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi is reported to be in a critical condition at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, where he is receiving treatment for a serious heart condition.
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HARARE - A tense exchange erupted in Parliament on Wednesday between the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion over persistent delays in funding for the Premier Service…
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WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a chronic vein condition, the White House announced Thursday, following speculation about photos that showed bruising on his hand.
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HARARE - Zimbabwe has reported a marginal increase in HIV/AIDS-related deaths during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, raising questions about the sustainability of the country's HIV response in the face of…
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HARARE - As Zimbabwe grapples with a deepening public health crisis, characterised by critical shortages of medication and deteriorating facilities, the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) is facing mounting criticism for its pricing…
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HARARE - Nurses in Zimbabwe have issued a stark warning regarding the deteriorating state of the nation's public health system, claiming that citizens are succumbing to easily treatable diseases due to a severe lack of essential resources.
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HARARE - A debate on the motion to legalise abortion services in Zimbabwe saw some senators express reservations, particularly regarding the potential strain on the national healthcare system with Chief Ngungumbane, born Zama Ntua, of…
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