Bilharzia treatment gets major boost

ZIMBABWE’S efforts to manage cases of bilharzia recently received a boost after the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Expanded Special Project for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases
By Kirsty Sibanda Aug. 12, 2025

Collaborative, decisive action can rescue Africa from NTDs

According to Zimbabwe’s National Health Strategy, 70 percent of the country’s population is at risk of contracting a NTD.
By Kennedy Mubaiwa Jan. 30, 2024

Government commits to innovation, research on NTDs

Maunganidze said his ministry was committed to tackle the diseases despite challenges. 
By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 10, 2023