Category: Tech-Health News

China Firm Plans World’s First Pregnancy Humanoid Robot Using Artificial Womb

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China firm plans world’s first pregnancy humanoid robot using artificial womb

A Chinese tech firm is racing to deliver what could be the world’s first “gestation robot.” Kaiwa Technology, based in Guangzhou, has unveiled plans for a humanoid robot designed with an artificial womb embedded in its abdomen, capable of carrying a fetus through ten months of gestation and delivering a baby, according to Chinese media reports. Slated for debut by 2026 and expected to cost under 100,000 yuan (around US$13,900), the robot is being positioned as a pregnancy alternative for individuals who wish to avoid the burdens of human gestation.…

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Tablets and Tenacity: How Young HIV Peer Supporters Are Transforming Treatment Adherence in Rural Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa in Gutu Every morning, 20-year-old Christin Madombi wakes up with a mission. From her modest home in Gutu’s Mutero area, she powers up her tablet and scans through a list of peers—young people just like her, living with HIV. She has 24 peers assigned to her under the Community Adolescent Treatment Supporter (CATS) program. With each missed alert comes a sense of urgency. The tablet, loaded with a digital tracking tool, shows her who needs a follow-up. Without hesitation, Christin sets out on foot, trekking through the…

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Chirembawangu: Zimbabwe’s New Health App Promising To Revolutionize Chronic Illness Care

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa A group of young Zimbabwean innovators is gearing up to transform how people manage chronic illnesses, not in hospitals, but right from their mobile phones. At the heart of this bold digital leap is Chirembawangu, a locally built mobile application and AI-powered platform designed to help patients with diabetes, hypertension, and asthma monitor, manage, and thrive despite their diagnoses. The app is the brainchild of Dr. Webster Alubi, a medical intern at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, and his team at Apexphere Holdings, a budding software company on…

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AI Revolution in Healthcare: UK and Zimbabwe Unite to Drive Smart Health Systems

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa In a powerful convergence of global innovation and local ambition, the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and University College London (UCL) recently concluded a groundbreaking three-day workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and health, aimed at reimagining healthcare delivery in Africa. Held at the UZ Innovation Hub, the event brought together top academics, health professionals, researchers, and policymakers — all aligned on one message: AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it is already reshaping lives and saving them. UK Development Director Jo Abbot, in her keynote address,…

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Nestlé Injects US$7 Million into Zimbabwe Cereal Production

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter  Nestlé has today announced a US$7 million investment to boost its cereal manufacturing capacity in Harare, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s position as a key regional hub for breakfast cereal production across Eastern and Southern Africa. The strategic upgrade, which includes the installation of a fourth roller dryer for Nestlé CEREVITA, is set to increase the factory’s output by over 35%, facilitating greater supply to both domestic and export markets, including Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. According to Nicole Roos, Managing Director and Chairperson of Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region,…

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Zimbabwe Medical Doctor Launches ColpoPen, An AI Tool To Screen Cervical Cancer

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe continues to lose over 1,000 women to cervical cancer annually, with data showing that an estimated 3,043 women are diagnosed with the disease each year. Despite this grim reality, access to screening services for women in Zimbabwe remains a challenge due to a myriad of factors, including lack of knowledge and awareness, inaccessible health services, the pain and discomfort of pelvic examinations, and societal stigma and discrimination. To boost cervical cancer screening, the government has introduced various interventions, including the use of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) DNA…

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CheckUp Health’s AI-Powered Healthcare Innovation Earns International Recognition

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter  CheckUp Health, a pioneering AI-powered healthcare platform founded by Zimbabwean entrepreneur Fungai Ndemera, has gained international acclaim after being shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2025 in the UK. The nominations—Delivering Innovation into Health and Care and Advances in Digital Healthcare—underscore CheckUp Health’s commitment to transforming primary healthcare through cutting-edge digital solutions. With a mission to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency, CheckUp Health has made significant strides in digital health innovation. The platform, which has been successfully implemented in…

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Cimas MEDLABS introduces advanced genetic testing services

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By Staff Reporter  THE country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas Medlabs has added the advanced genetic testing service on its procedures marking a significant milestone in the provision of cutting-edge healthcare solutions in Zimbabwe. As one of the leading medical laboratories in the country, Cimas Medlabs provides a wide range of pathology tests under its various departments. These include serology, haematology, biochemistry, microbiology and histology, immunohistochestry. Cimas Medlabs is thus able to offer wellness, screening, diagnostic and monitoring tests The services can be accessed by any…

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How video games benefit your health

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There is much information about how video games can affect people negatively. But people would be surprised to learn that video games have positive effects, too. One area that they positively affect is health. Studies on the positive health effects of video games have shown that they improve 69% of psychological therapy outcomes, 59% of physical therapy outcomes, and 50% of physical activity outcomes. And that’s just not the most significant portion of the positive impact that video games have on health. It’s worth noting that the studies mostly show…

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Zimbabwe To Host Leadership in Health Technology Symposium

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter  In a significant step towards modernizing the country’s healthcare landscape, Zimbabwe is set to host the Leadership in Health Technology Symposium on March 29 in Harare. The event, supported by the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe and local partners, will bring together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) into Zimbabwe’s healthcare system. The symposium aims to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and skill development among medical practitioners and technology experts.…

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