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The hidden cost of inaction on menstrual poverty

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Women and gilrs receive saniatry pads in Bindura during a WAG Road Show

By Theresa Nyava-Machadu  In today’s modern world, it is disheartening to think that many girls and women still face significant barriers when it comes to managing their periods. Menstrual poverty, the lack of access to adequate menstrual hygiene products and facilities, continues to plague communities across Zimbabwe. This silent crisis not only affects the physical and mental well-being of women but also hampers their educational and economic opportunities. It is high time we shed light on this issue and understand the real cost of not taking action. Menstrual poverty has…

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Zambia Postpones School Opening Due to Cholera Surge

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Lusaka Times In response to a surge in cholera cases, the Zambian government has announced the deferment of the 2024 Term One school opening from the initially scheduled date of January 8th to January 29th. Education Minister Hon. Douglas Syakalima made the official announcement today in Lusaka, emphasizing the need to prevent and mitigate the spread of the disease. Minister Syakalima clarified that this postponement applies to all public, private, aided, and community learning institutions, including Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers, primary, and secondary schools. Learners at all levels are…

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#JUSTIN: Young Zim Medical Doctor Killed By Dislodged Truck Tyre

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By Staff Reporter A 30 year old Medical Doctor stationed at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital in Mashonaland West, Dr Tinotenda Madzima has died after being fatally hit by a trye which had dislodged from a moving truck, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed. The fatal road traffic accident occurred on January 3, 2024 at about 0700 hours at the 116 kilometre peg along Harare-Chirundu Road. The doctor was walking along the road when he was hit on the back by a wheel which had dislodged from a Scania haulage truck which…

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Zimbabwe’s Top 10 Exceptional Public Health Interventions and Innovations For 2023

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Even though Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector is facing challenges, there remains some extraordinary work that the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), development partners, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and individuals are doing to enhance the quality care and services in Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector. Zimbabwe just like the rest of the world, is recovering from the effects of COVID-19, which to a greater extent disrupted public health interventions such as National Immunisation programs, vaccinations, and health promotion amongst a host of other interventions. Despite these challenges, Zimbabwe has innovated and come…

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Government Launches Strategy to Address GBV

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By Nthokozo Gudu The Ministry of  Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises and Development on Friday launched a Gender Based Violence (GBV) National Strategy for preventing and addressing this scourge. Women’s Affairs, Community , Small and Medium Enterprises and Development Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the government has implemented effective legal frameworks and institutional mechanisms to prevent and respond to gender based violence. “Government has put in place legal and policy frameworks backed by institutional mechanisms that are working towards Gender Based Violence prevention and response, laws such as the…

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Reducing Unsafe Abortions through Family Planning

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By Dr Munyaradzi Murwira Background According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), family planning (FP) and comprehensive abortion care are part of primary health care (PHC), and the availability of these services is essential for achieving universal health coverage (UHC). However, lack of access to these services remains a big challenge across the world. Health care providers in many African countries lack the relevant skills and knowledge to provide evidence-based, person-centred and respectful services in these critical areas. Post-abortion family planning (PAFP) is the use of family planning methods immediately…

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STREAM Network launches in Zimbabwe

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By Nthokozo Gudu Zimbabwe has launched its chapter of the STREAM Network,  a new system born out of the STREAM Network created out of a 4-day meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya ,from 30 September to 3 October 2022. In Nairobi, the Network is hosted by Positive Young Women Voices of Kenya and has launched its strategic plan for Zimbabwe in Harare this week. STREAM Network Zimbabwe’s Board Vice Chairperson, Barnabas Muhoma goutlined the objectives of the launch. STREAM stands for Stepping Stones Trainers Engaging with Activists Movements, it was formed…

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WHO Africa welcomes Gavi’s commitment to Africa vaccine manufacture, immunization and pandemic preparedness

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Brazzaville – The quest to protect Africa from vaccine-preventable diseases has received a significant boost, with the commitment of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to invest US$ 1.8 billion to support  African vaccine manufacturing, catching up missed children and pandemic preparedness. The decision taken last week by the Gavi Board at its meeting in Accra, Ghana will help the continent to recover from the impact COVID-19 pandemic and be better prepared to respond to future public health emergencies. This commitment comes at an opportune time when the sub-Saharan African region is…

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Zimbabwe’s Goal to End AIDS Is So Close. Why Are Health Experts Worried?

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By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa, Global Press Journal Zimbabwe HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Precious rarely takes her medication in public. If she must, she keeps the pills in an unmarked case and discreetly opens it inside her handbag before taking the medication. Even at home in Mabvuku, a suburb east of Harare, Precious makes sure the pills remain in her secret place — the unmarked case. The 31-year-old has her reasons. In 2004, Precious, who asked to use her middle name for fear of stigma, was diagnosed with HIV. She was put on…

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