Health & Fitness

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. …

Government has issued a stern warning to drug peddlers, especially those that target minors, that more deterrent measures are being lined up in addition to naming and shaming the culprits. In a statement yesterday, National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse Chair Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, who is also Defence Minister said …

Government has declared the drug and substance abuse menace a “national disaster” lamenting its baleful impacts, especially among the youths, prompting the adoption of swift mitigation measures including establishing reaction teams from the national to village level. The prevalence of drug and substance abuse in communities has reached alarming levels, …

Repeated and increased frequency in cholera outbreaks, which are mainly caused by poorly run local authorities, are a “cause for grave concern”, and Government will not hesitate to intervene to protect lives as part of broad, strategic interventions to end the public health menace, President Mnangagwa has said. In his …

The Masvingo City Council recently banned consumption of an increasingly popular local beverage — Kambucha — by its workers after the local authority’s medical doctor reportedly advised the drink contains alcohol. A memorandum to its employees dated September 21, 2023 reads: “It has come to our attention that some council …

Chitungwiza Bureau Girls from seven schools in Seke rural benefitted from an ongoing programme Tuesday, which seeks to assist them with sanitary wear as a commitment to empowering the girl child. Spearheaded by Teen Rescue Mission (TRM) and its partner organisations, the programme dubbed “Pad Me” left the learners all …

Late afropop musician Garikai “Garry” Mapanzure’s sister cut a defeated figure as she gave a moving tribute at his burial in Masvingo on Sunday. Garry died in the early hours of Friday due to injuries he sustained in a road traffic accident Thursday and was buried in Masvingo. His sister …