Day: July 16, 2025

Zimbabwe to Implement New WHO HIV Guidelines

Michael Gwarisa

By Shamiso Yikoniko in Kigali, Rwanda The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated HIV prevention, treatment, and care guidelines during the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda, offering renewed hope in the global fight against HIV. Zimbabwe, home to an estimated 1.3 million people living with HIV, is expected to benefit from these new tools to bolster its already robust response to the epidemic. The revised guidelines introduce key innovations designed to simplify care, expand prevention options, and improve patient outcomes. Among the…

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Manicaland State University Triumphs in SAYWHAT’s National Varsity Debate Showdown

Michael Gwarisa

By Kuda Pembere in Nyazura Once overlooked as underdogs, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) pulled off a surprise victory at this year’s SAYWHAT Speak and Solve Initiative (SASI) Debate Tournament, outshining former champions the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Midlands State University (MSU), and Great Zimbabwe University (GZU). Just last year, MSUAS was eliminated in the early stages of the competition. This year, they led the scoreboard, followed by UZ as first runners’ up. GZU came in third, and MSU in fourth place. Speaking after the tournament, MSUAS debater…

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Children in Sudan face growing danger as cholera spreads amid funding cuts, World Vision warns

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter  As Sudan battles a deadly and rapidly spreading cholera outbreak, millions of children are at grave risk. More than 700 people have died, including children, and 32,000 suspected cases have been  recorded since January 2025. The outbreak now affects 17 of the country’s 18 states, compounding the suffering of families already devastated by conflict, forced displacements, and a collapsing health system. Among the most vulnerable are 3.2 million malnourished children under the age of five, whose weakened immune systems leave them susceptible to cholera and other waterborne diseases. The…

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Experts Outline Overlooked Daily Habits That Support Hormonal Health in Aging Men

Michael Gwarisa

Experts at Ben’s Natural Health say there are natural ways to help your body fight back – small daily habits that don’t cost much but can add up to real results over time. A 2-Minute Cold Shower First Thing – Not at Night Cold showers aren’t just a wake-up shock – when done at the right time, they may help keep men’s hormones in check. “Start with just two to three minutes of cold water within half an hour of waking up,” says a men’s health advisor at Ben’s Natural Health. This timing helps your body…

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U.S. Senate Moves to Protect PEPFAR Funding Amid Trump-Era Cuts Threat

Michael Gwarisa

By Health Times Correspondent The International AIDS Society (IAS) has applauded a bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate to safeguard the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) from a proposed $400 million funding cut that had originated from President Donald Trump’s rescission package. However, advocates caution that the battle is far from over. Both the Senate and House of Representatives must still vote on the final budget package, and last-minute changes could emerge before the statutory deadline. PEPFAR, launched in 2003 by President George W. Bush, is widely…

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