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In 2025, Lets Unite In Tackling Gender-Based Violence and Child Marriages In Zimbabwe

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By Edinah Masiyiwa During the final weeks of 2024, two events made me think deeply about gender-based violence and what more we can do in 2025 to address it. The first was a film screening organized by the British Embassy titled India’s Daughter. The film tells the story of Jyoti Singh, a 23-year-old medical student who was brutally assaulted by a group of men on a minibus while returning home from watching a movie. She succumbed to her injuries a few days later. As the film played, the room was…

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Second Woman May Be Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant

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By Liz Highleyman An eighth person appears to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant for cancer treatment, according to a case report presented at the HIV Drug Therapy meeting in Glasgow. The woman, who was treated in France, received a stem cell transplant for leukemia in July 2020 from a donor with a rare mutation that prevents the virus from entering cells. Although she stopped antiretroviral treatment a year ago, she has not yet experienced viral rebound. The risky transplant procedure is only appropriate for HIV-positive…

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2024 Top 15 Outstanding Health Champions in Zimbabwe

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As the year concludes, and as has become our custom, we recognize individuals and organizations whose efforts have advanced access to healthcare in Zimbabwe. Despite challenges such as the exodus of skilled healthcare workers due to poor working conditions, the country’s healthcare sector is still in safe and capable hands of the remaining foot soldiers at the front-line of Zimbabwe’s healthcare. Amid these difficulties, heroes have emerged, tirelessly working to ensure access to quality healthcare services. In 2024, we honor medical professionals, nurses, civil society leaders, and development partners whose…

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Child Marriages in Zimbabwe: Breaking the Chains of Poverty and Lost Potential

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By Edward Makuzva In rural Zimbabwe, child marriage remains a deeply entrenched issue, robbing countless young girls of their education and futures. Despite ongoing efforts to combat this harmful tradition, thousands of girls are still being married off before completing their education. This alarming practice is not just a violation of human rights but also a significant barrier to personal development and national progress. In many Zimbabwean communities, girls as young as 12 are forced into marriage due to economic hardships, societal pressures, or outdated cultural norms. Once married, these…

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Breaking Barriers: PSH Uses Sports to inspire Drug and Substance Use Prevention and access to Sexual reproductive health

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By Edward Makuzva In a world where social and economic barriers often limit access to healthcare and opportunities, Population Solutions for Health (PSH) an organization is using sports to break down these barriers and promote health and inclusion. PSH is on a mission to empower marginalized communities and individuals, providing them with the tools and support they need to thrive. As PSH continues to champion health, inclusion, and empowerment, the organization’s recent sports tournament at Chemhanza grounds in Glenview, highlighted the impact of inspirational role models like Eddie Mashiri. A…

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To end AIDS, protect everyone’s human rights – UNAIDS

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By Mr Henry Damisoni The world has made enormous progress in reducing the impact of HIV over the last 15 years. Globally, a total of 30.7 million people—77% of those living with HIV—were on treatment in 2023, up from just 7.7 million in 2010. This has resulted in a dramatic decline in AIDS-related deaths, down by 51% over the same period. In Zimbabwe, 95% of the 1.3 million people living with HIV were on treatment in 2023. Treatment coverage increased by 40% from 55% in 2010. The country surpassed the…

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2025 Budget Should Prioritise Post Abortion Care

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By Edinah Masiyiwa As the country undergoes the budgeting process for the year 2025, it is time for the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Welfare to prioritise women’s access to maternal health services. The focus especially should be put on comprehensive abortion care guidelines as it greatly contributes to a reduction of maternal mortality. This article will focus on the importance of having a well-funded post-abortion care programme. Zimbabwe has the highest contraception prevalence rate in sub – Saharan Africa but also one of the highest maternal mortality ratios…

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Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn

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  CNN  —  Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A three-minute trip to the loo can easily turn into 15 minutes of reading, scrolling and posting. It might seem a harmless way to pass the time when you’re going number two. However, experts warn that what they call prolonged sitting on the toilet can harm your health. It’s even been connected…

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The intrinsic role of nutrition during breast cancer treatment

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By Caroline Chiimba Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of women and a percentage of men globally, and the role of nutrition in breast cancer treatment cannot be understated. A healthy diet can play a crucial role in supporting the body’s immune system, managing side effects of treatment, and promoting overall well-being during and after treatment. While the Breast cancer awareness month is coming to an end, the fight against cancer continues. Ruvimbo Danda, a renowned dietitian cited that cancer treatment can negatively affect one’s health due to…

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#BREAKING: Zimbabwe High Court Outlaws Demolition Of Houses

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By Staff Reporter THE High Court has frowned upon the unlawful and pervasive practice of local authorities in demolishing residential properties across the country and criticised the impugned legislation, which they had abused for several years, to arbitrarily demolish houses and evict people, as having outlived its usefulness. In a written judgment handed down on 16 October 2024, High Court Judge Justice Never Katiyo adjudged that the provisions of section 32 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act and section 37 of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act,…

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