No one should die of TB

Dr Owen Mugurungi, Deputy  Director  AIDS and TB Unit in the Ministry of Health and Child Care By Daphne Machiri Tuberculosis (TB) remains a tip of global health challenge affecting millions of lives each year, therefore there is need to ensure that no one dies because of TB and no one is left behind in…

Pandemic Agreement lacks on its obligation and accountability

By Daphne Machiri World Health Organisation should ensure that the Pandemic Agreement lives up to its obligations and accountability towards developing nations; AIDS Healthcare Foundation Zimbabwe, Country Program Manager, Dr Enerst Chikwati, has said.Dr Chikwati revealed this during a Pandemic Agreement Sensitization Meeting with journalists in Harare last Friday.The Pandemic Agreement which was set up…

Safeguard peace for future generations

By Daphne Machiri In times of emergencies and disasters, including the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, women and children bear the heaviest burden.Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), Chairman Man- Hee Lee has urged the international community to take decisive measures to address the conflict, advocating for the establishment of comprehensive international…

Cervical cancer is a preventable and treatable disease

Dr Douglas Mombeshora, Minister of Health and Child Care By Daphne Machiri The devastating fatal effects of cervical cancer have been greatly reduced owing to improvements in screening and prevention, Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Douglas Mombeshora has said. Minister Mombeshora said today cervical cancer is highly preventable and treatable if one gets…

Cimas MEDLABS to ensure onsite and timely test results

THE country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas MEDLABS has embarked on a project to renovate and re-equips all its laboratories to ensure that tests are offered onsite in a bid to provide timely results across the country.Dr Tsitsi Moyo, Cimas Group Medical Advisor and Head of Diagnostics said this during a…

Women empowerment essential in 21st century

By Berlin Gwasira Women of the 21st century are so amazing because of all of the things they can offer to themselves to other people and to the world. Women are intelligent, stronger, self-sufficient, important and amazing also because of their special ability to evolve and adapt perfectly with the changes that are happening around…

Different religions should come together in nurturing global peace

By Daphne Machiri There is need to create a world where people communicate, cooperate, and help each other regardless of religion.Chairman Man-hee Lee of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light( HWPL) said this during HWPL’s 8th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) where about 12,500 notable international experts…

Let us rewrite our narrative towards gender

By Sukuoluhle Ndlovu The topic of gender equity and equality is no longer a topic on how society can privilege or consider women ahead of men but a curriculum that speaks of how society should allow equal opportunities for both men and women. Success, potential, and ability to produce results are never gendered. Let’s rewrite…

Empowering women should be a commitement not a choice

                             Wendy  T Muzite By Wendy T Muzite “Empowering women to advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion is not just a choice; it’s a commitment to building a world where every voice is heard, every face is seen and every heart is embraced.” Call to Action: Join the movement for equity, diversity, and inclusion led…

SADC Helpline Project; one successful intervention to HIV response

By Daphne Machiri The value of health and wellness in today’s hectic environment cannot be underscored, particularly for younger generation. Young people frequently come across particular difficulties and stressors that can negatively impact their well-being as they negotiate the difficulties of school, college, socio-economic interactions and personal development. Young people’s health and wellness activities have…