Boom in morning after pillssales during festive season
Lloyd MakonyaCorrespondentTHE festive season, traditionally a time of joy and celebration, has revealed a concerning trend, with a significant increase in the sale of morning-after pills, indicating a rise in…
Essential health checksfor every age group
Dr Tendai ZuzeHealth Matters AS the new year begins, it is a perfect time to take stock of your health. In Zimbabwe, many clinics and laboratories offer affordable and accessible…
Manicaland youths urged to condomise
Hazel ChitepoPost ReporterAS Zimbabwe strives to eradicate AIDS by 2030, Action for Youth Foundation Trust is playing a pivotal role in supporting the country’s most vulnerable populations.The Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)…
Health resolutions: Setting realistic goals for the New Year
Dr Tendai ZuzeHealth MattersAS the New Year gets in motion, many people take this opportunity to reflect on their health and well-being.The promise of a fresh start inspires resolutions, but…
Murambinda District Hospital set for major facelift
Tendai GukutikwaHealth ReporterMURAMBINDA District Hospital is set to undergo a major refurbishment aimed at enhancing its healthcare services and alleviate pressure on patients who previously had to travel long distances…
Prevent sexual abuse, exploitation
Dr Mazvita MachingaSEXUAL abuse is a fundamental violation of an individual’s human rights to safety, dignity, and independence.Every person has the right to make choices about their own body, and…
Silent struggles as poverty fuels child exploitation in rural nightclubs
Tendai GukutikwaPost ReporterTHE festive season is typically a time of joy and togetherness, but for many rural communities in Manicaland, it serves as a harsh reminder of the bleak reality…
Stanbic Bank funds hernia operations
Business Reporter STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe has donated US$15 000 towards hernia surgical operations for 50 underprivileged children. The leading financial services institution’s head, brand and marketing, Mr Palmer Mugavha said…
Truck stops emerge asSTI/HIV hotspots in Mutare
Tendai GukutikwaHealth Reporter TRUCK stops in Mutare city have been identified as major hotspots for new Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV infections as they attract a high volume of…
Preventing heat-related illnesses
Dr Tendai ZuzeHealth Matters AS temperatures continue to rise across Zimbabwe due to seasonal changes and possibly the impacts of climate change, heat-related illnesses are becoming a pressing public health…