Harare - The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has officially declared an end to a protracted cholera outbreak that began on 12 February 20
Harare - The Ministry of Health and Child Care, with the support of the World Health Organization, and other partners has immunized over 200,000 people against cholera in the most vulnerable communities.
Harare – From August 1 to 7, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and optimal early childhood development, providing babies with their first immunization and all the nutrients required for their optimal brain development and growth.
In a significant stride towards bolstering Zimbabwe's resilience against cholera, the Russian Federation donated a substantial consignment of cholera commodities to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC).
Harare - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to decommission cholera treatment centers across the country. This strategic move, funded through the Health Resilience Fund, comes after a significant decline in cholera cases, with the last reported case recorded on 30 June 2024.
Bulawayo - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Zimbabwe is gearing up for a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign set to commence this September.
Kadoma - Zimbabwe plans to introduce the universal birth dose vaccination for Hepatitis B, a major step towards achieving the goals of the Triple Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B Virus Plan: 2023 to 2026, the country launched last year. This programme aligns with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, which emphasize newborn vaccination within 24 hours of birth as a cornerstone of preventing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of Hepatitis B.
Kadoma – During an active cholera outbreak, compiling and reporting high quality data on suspected cases – such as age, sex, location, symptoms onset, laboratory test results and treatment response - is crucial.
Harare – In response to the alarming rates of maternal mortality caused by Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), Zimbabwe is adopting the World Health Organization (WHO) E-MOTIVE approach, a p
Kwekwe - Every year on 14 June, Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating World Blood Donor Day, as a moment to honor those who selflessly donate their blood to save lives.
