Zim’s humanitarian situation worsens
As of April 30, 2025, the country had recorded 740 cholera cases and 20 deaths, with a case fatality rate of 2%.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
Jun. 6, 2025
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Deadly malaria outbreak hits Zim
Mashonaland West province has emerged as a malaria hotspot with 47 confirmed deaths, an overall case fatality rate of 0,33% as of May 2, 2025.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 25, 2025
Editorial Comment: Health crisis: Don’t bury heads in the sand
Machakaire had taken to X after visiting a relative at a public hospital where he said he had been left him “deeply concerned by the conditions I witnessed.”
By The Standard
May. 11, 2025
Malaria cases rise in Mashonaland West
According to the Health and Child Care ministry, the spike is being driven by increased rainfall and high temperatures, which have intensified mosquito breeding.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 5, 2025
Malaria fight faces resistance in Mash West
Hurungwe district medical officer Munyaradzi Chidaushe called on stakeholders to educate communities on the importance of the exercise meant to control the spread of malaria.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Mar. 7, 2025
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Complacency in health sector not an option: Mombeshora
The urgent extraordinary meeting, “at a critical juncture”, was the second to be held after the first one last November.
By Richard Farekaye
Feb. 22, 2025
Serious Consequences as Private Medical Labs Skirt Regulations in DRC
Private lab owners are not required to be medically trained, but their staff should hold degrees in medical laboratory science, Bolima says. It is a standard many labs don’t meet.
By Global Press Journal
Dec. 10, 2024
Mosquito nets: Zim’s garden fences. . .amid malaria ravaging communities
The WHO African region is overwhelmed with the disease, where 94% and 95% of malaria case and deaths were recorded in 2022.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Dec. 7, 2024
Govt, CSOs urged to unite against malaria
Farm Community Trust of Zimbabwe facilitated the training, where CSOs were urged to work closely with communities.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Nov. 16, 2024
