Health

By Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru, Zimbabwe – In an extraordinary display of leadership and diplomacy, newly appointed Officer Commanding, Gweru District, Chief Superintendent Dr. Leon Marongedze, has humbly stepped up to address the escalating tensions at the funeral of Taurai Mhlahla, a victim of the tragic accident involving a high-speed police chase near Mkoba1 police station […]

By Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru, Zimabawe-A devastating bus accident occurred in Gweru on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of six people and leaving several others injured. The Harare-bound Hungwe Coaches bus, which was traveling from Bulawayo, overturned at a roundabout near Fairmile Hotel. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver, who was injured in the incident, complained of

…., Says Just “Unwarranted” Social Media Attacks By Kwedu News Harare, Zimbabwe – The Ministry of Health and Child Care says recent remarks circulating on social media, exposing the healthcare crisis in Zimbabwe, is confrontation and part of “a broader pattern of unwarranted and mischievous attacks on the public healthcare system”. This comes after several

…..Machakaire witnessed first hand the sorry state of the country’s public health after visiting a relative in Hospital Kwedu News Below is the letter penned to President Emmerson Mnangagwa by Youth Minister Tino Machakaire By Tino MachakaireMinister of Youth, Zimbabwean Government I visited one of our public health institutions this morning to see a relative

Gweru Dispol Chief Supt. calms stormy waters at Sakala victim’s burial By Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru, Zimbabwe – In an extraordinary display of leadership and diplomacy, newly appointed Officer Commanding, Gweru District, Chief Superintendent Dr. Leon Marongedze, has humbly stepped up to address the escalating tensions at the funeral of Taurai Mhlahla, a victim of the

By Kwedu News Chitungwiza, Harare – A 16-year-old Form 4 student from Chitungwiza was subjected to a horrific ordeal while collecting water for prayers at Hunyani River on Sunday. According to police reports, the teenager was abducted by three men and taken to a parked white Honda Fit, where one of the men raped her

Zimbabwe Cancer Scare: Among Top 5 Globally By Kwedu News Zimbabwe is among the top five countries globally with a high incidence of cervical cancer, with approximately 61 out of every 100,000 women being diagnosed annually. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the country also has a high overall cancer burden, with an age-standardized incidence

….As IDA President calls for action By Dumisani NdlovuBerlin, Germany – April 2, 2025 – Dr. Nawaf Kabbara, President of the International Disability Alliance (IDA), emphasized the urgency of disability rights during the opening of the 3rd Global Disability Summit in Berlin, which has gathered over 4,700 participants from more than 110 countries. This summit,

MPs Demand PSMAS Resuscitation By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe – The long-simmering crisis surrounding the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) scheme for civil servants recently took centre stage in Parliament as Honourable members demanded knowledge on what measures Government was taking to restore confidence in the failing health insurer. After years of mismanagement, looting