Health

Trump diagnosed with vein condition after ankle swelling raises concerns

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.

Zimbabwe records slight rise in HIV/AIDS deaths amidst funding concerns

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 shifting donor funding.

Blood Money: Zimbabwe’s Blood Service accused of profiteering amidst health crisis

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 model and significant financial surpluses at the expense of the poor.

Hospitals in Zimbabwe face collapse as treatable illnesses claim lives – nurses group sounds alarm

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.

Motion to legalise abortion services in Zimbabwe draws heated debate in Parliament

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 Mberengwa District voicing his opposition by stating his fear that it would "allow our little girls to enjoy premarital s.e.x."

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