Communities resist measles vaccination
Hurungwe District Hospital promotions officer Komberero Gotosa said more wards would be targeted in the vaccination programme.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jun. 4, 2024
Measles, mumps outbreak claims 35 children
The death of 16 children from four families is feared to be a tip of the iceberg compared to hundreds of unrecorded deaths among the apostolic sect members in the district.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 2, 2024
Zim close to eliminating measles, polio: WHO
In October last year, the country experienced a resurgence in the mediaeval disease which resulted in many deaths and confirmed cases being recorded in several provinces.
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 1, 2023
Feature: Measles forces apostolic members to convert to modern medicine
Zimbabwe is no stranger to measles outbreaks
By Evidence Chenjerai
Mar. 20, 2023
2022: An eventful year for health sector
The country also witnessed a reduction in maternal deaths, and introduction of the eye strategy in the wake of increased eye conditions, mainly catalysed by diabetes.
By Vanessa Gonye
Dec. 31, 2022
COVID disrupted measles vaccinations in Africa and now cases are surging
The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted measles vaccine campaigns globally in 2020 and 2021, leaving millions of children unprotected against one of the world's most contagious diseases.
By Reuters
Oct. 24, 2022
Crackdown on NGOs derails re-engagement efforts
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are doing important work in democracy and human rights protection.
By Amh Voices
Sep. 21, 2022
Measles kills more children in Hurungwe
Nationally, the Health ministry said measles had claimed 700 lives as of last week.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Sep. 15, 2022
Time govt acted on those refusing vaccination
We believe it is high time the country made a clear decision on this group of people whose religious beliefs are a real threat to the lives of every citizen in the country.
By Newsday
Sep. 13, 2022
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