Zimbabwe's healthcare system has collapsed. Life expectancy is the lowest in the world. Dead bodies accumulate in hospital mortuaries or are buried hastily and surreptitiously in rural areas by...
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Zimbabwe: Malaria-prone districts to receive mosquito nets
Harare - SEVERAL malaria-prone areas throughout Zimbabwe will receive 100 000 mosquito nets from Population Services International (PSI) over the next six months. PSI country director Mr Michael...
Kenya: Ministry issues TB, malaria warning
The Ministry of Health in Kenya has sounded an alarm on the increase of malaria and tuberculosis (TB) cases in Kajiado District. Area public health officer, Paul Tikolo, said malaria prevalence had...
Plans to reduce malaria deaths in Zambia by 75 percent
Zambia's, Roll Back Malaria campaign will now gain the support of government, international donors and the nongovernmental organisations, (NGO) in their fight against Malaria. The aim is to reduce...
State in fear: Zimbabwe's tragedy is Africa's shame
Background When Mugabe became the first president of the newly independent Zimbabwe in 1980, his conciliatory approach and apparent commitment to nation building generated worldwide confidence...
Despotism and disease: A report into the health situation of Zimbabwe and its probable impact on the region's health
Summary Life for the average Zimbabwean has become dramatically worse in the past five years. Unemployment is at 80%, inflation is in triple digits and food production has collapsed leading to...