Author: Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter  In a passionate appeal to the government and public, the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has issued a stern reminder of the urgency to eliminate cholera as a public health problem by 2028. The CWGH, a network of civil society and community-based organizations in Zimbabwe, urged officials to prioritize a comprehensive approach to public health that addresses the root causes of cholera outbreaks, which have plagued the nation for decades. The CWGH applauded the government’s previous initiatives, including the 2018-2028 National Cholera Elimination Roadmap and other…

By Michael Gwarisa The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has engaged the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health to advocate for a gender-responsive health budget that addresses the unique health needs of women in Zimbabwe in the 2025 national budget. WCoZ’s submission highlights the critical role women play in shaping the 2025 National Budget, drawing on the organization’s extensive knowledge of gender inequality, women’s lived experiences, and how national budgets impact women’s lives. WCoZ recognizes that women and men have different needs and access to resources, underscoring the necessity of gender-responsive…