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By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor Zimbabwe is answering the world’s call for “One Million More Midwives.” Marking the 2026 International Day of the Midwife at United Bulawayo Hospitals, UNFPA, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the Embassy of Sweden, and the Zimbabwe Confederation of Midwives (ZICOM) spotlighted a stark reality from the International Confederation of Midwives that midwives deliver 90% of essential sexual and reproductive health and

By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor - Zimbabwe Dignified Menstruation Opens the Gate to a Period-Friendly World, Justice, and Health. Dignified menstruation is an entry gate towards a period-friendly world and SRHRJ, and that is the message advocates carried forward during the SHE & Rights session marking International Day of Action for Women’s Health and Menstrual Hygiene. The session was organised by Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights (WGNRR) and C

By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor Zimbabwe is scaling up its rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN), the twice-a-year HIV prevention injection, after seeing strong uptake among high-risk groups. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), the long-acting injectable is gaining traction because it gives clients more safety and more control over their own health. Zimbabwe officially began administering LEN in February 2026 through a phased approach. The roll

By Hamu Madzedze 1. What Menstrual Health actually means? Menstrual health goes beyond just having pads. The World Health Organization and UNFPA define it as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in relation to the menstrual cycle. This incudes 1. Access to accurate information about the menstrual cycle and how to manage it hygienically. 2. Access to safe, affordable menstrual materials that are effective and appropriate for the individual. 3. Access to

By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland sitting at the base of your neck, just below your Adam’s apple. At only 20-25 grams, it doesn’t look like much. But it controls nearly every cell in your body by regulating metabolism, energy, temperature, heart rate, digestion, mood and even fertility. When the thyroid works well, you don’t notice it. When it doesn’t, almost every system in your body feels the effect. This guide c