Health Articles

ZIMSHEC Sounds Alarm on Deadly Silica Dust, Calls for Overhaul of Mining Practices at Mine Entra 2026

The Zimbabwe Mining Safety, Health and Environmental Council Trust (ZIMSHEC) has issued a stark warning to the country's miners, declaring that the industry's future hinges on a radical shift towards protecting human lives and the environment, as the sector grapples...

Health Expert Issues Urgent Warning as Mystery Respiratory Bug Sweeps Across Zimbabwe

Johnson Progress As a wave of flu-like illnesses sweeps through communities across Zimbabwe, leaving hundreds of people bedridden with severe respiratory symptoms, a prominent health expert has moved to calm public fears while issuing a stern warning about the...

Mayor calls for urgent upgrade of city health facilities and completion of long-stalled Wilkins Hospital

Johnson Progress Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has told council that the city’s clinics are outdated and failing to meet modern health standards, urging urgent investment to refurbish facilities and complete projects that have stalled for years. Speaking at a recent full...

WHO Demands Global Tax Overhaul as Cheap Sugary Drinks and Alcohol Fuel Health Crisis

Johnson Progress Persistently weak taxation on sugary drinks and alcohol is making these harmful products increasingly affordable worldwide, driving a dangerous surge in preventable diseases and injuries, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared in twin reports...