Health & Fitness

The government has gazetted a significant amendment to the Health Services Act aimed at overhauling hospital services and patient rights across the nation. The Health Services Amendment Bill, released on Friday and set to be introduced in Parliament soon, seeks to align the Act with constitutional guarantees related to health …

By Judith Matanire The Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning to the public regarding the recall of 50ml single-use neutralizing shampoo found in certain Dark and Lovely hair kits This recall, prompted by the COMESA Competition Commission, applies specifically to the Dark and Lovely moisture plus kits (Regular and …

By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group has reported significant strides in expanding its healthcare services throughout 2023, marked by the commissioning of multiple new units and a robust financial performance. Speaking at the 79th Annual General Meeting of Members of Cimas Medical Aid Society, CEO Mr Vuli Ndlovu highlighted the …

By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group CEO, Vulindlela Lester Ndlovu, emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration between the private sector and the government for the successful implementation of Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). Mr. Ndlovu’s remarks, delivered on Wednesday at the International Business Conference 2024 in Bulawayo as part …

The Catholic Church, Braeside Parish, is gearing up to lead the charge against alcohol, drugs, and illicit substance abuse with a Health and Wellness Awareness Programme scheduled for Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Themed “Moving Together, Our Community, Our Responsibility” the event promises to be a dynamic day filled with activities …

By Judith Matanire Cimas MEDLABS, the leading provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services in the country, has initiated a comprehensive project aimed at renovating and equipping all its laboratories. This endeavor seeks to ensure that tests are conducted onsite, facilitating timely results delivery across Zimbabwe. Designated as a Health …

By Judith Matanire The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) issued a public alert today regarding the recall of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup, batch number 329304, manufactured by Johnson and Johnson. This critical communication was received from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) of Nigeria, following Nigeria’s …

One out of four pregnancies recorded in Zimbabwe involves a juvenile, latest data shows, amid calls by experts for swift action to stem the rise in pregnancies among adolescents. Stakeholders, who spoke to NewsDay yesterday, said the adolescent pregnancy rate which currently stands at 21% called for more measures to …

Zimbabwe has recorded a total of 454 suspected and 71 confirmed deaths since the outbreak in February last year. On Monday, Zimbabwe marked exactly 12 months since the cholera outbreak was first recorded. Giving an update at a press briefing held in Harare on Monday Health Ministry Deputy Cholera Incident Manager, Stephen Karim said the fatality …

Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. A large soccer stadium in the capital city has been converted into a treatment facility. …