World Health Organization moves to debunk hantavirus myths
The World Health Organization (WHO) has moved to counter growing misinformation about hantavirus amid rising public concern and speculation on social media.
By Musavengana Chirau
2h ago
WHO moves to quell hantavirus misinformation
WHO said hantaviruses were not new and had been monitored for decades.
By Musavengana Chirau
5h ago
Challenging mental health stigma on the modern campus
Despite the increasing rates of mental health issues among young people, one of the most important factors hindering university students from seeking help and support is stigma.
By Itayi Washe
Apr. 1, 2026
Criminalisation of drug users fails to curb drug crisis
According to national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, 7 991 people were arrested on drug-related charges between January and mid-2025.
By Vanessa Gonye
Jul. 24, 2025
Cabs, TM PicknPay launch cancer awareness programme
Cancer is one of the most pressing public health challenges in Zimbabwe, with cervical and breast cancers leading the burden among women.
By Online Reporter
May. 5, 2025
Bedbug crisis: Growing alarm amidst health challenges and economic strain
The Covid-19 pandemic has magnified the importance of public health as a crucial component of economic resilience.
By Lovemore Nyawo
May. 4, 2025
Trump’s dismantling of USAid raises risk of mpox global emergency, experts warn
The aid freeze has meant that some provinces in the country who depend solely on USAid funds have been stripped of any resources to contain the virus, the worker said.
By The Guardian
Feb. 20, 2025
Zambia reports first mpox case, variant unclear
The new clade 1b strain has caused global concern as it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
By Reuters
Oct. 12, 2024
WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide
Among other findings, teens from poorer, or “low-affluence,” families, were more likely to have reported not using a condom
By AP
Aug. 31, 2024
