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Zimbabwe Approves Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Medicine in Record 23 Days

Johnson Progress Zimbabwe's Medicines Control Authority (MCAZ) has announced the expedited approval of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting medicine for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV-1 infection. The approval, granted in just 23 days,...

Harare Grapples with Widespread Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak, Nearly 600 Cases Reported

Johnson Progress The City of Harare is currently confronting a significant and growing outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), with health authorities confirming that nearly 600 cases have been recorded across the capital, predominantly affecting young...

Civilians, especially children, continue to bear the brunt of explosive weapons in conflict zones:UNICEF

Johnson Progress. In conflicts worldwide, civilians are paying the price of explosive weapons as they will be the most vulnerable group. Every year, thousands are killed, injured, or have their lives forever changed. "The use of explosive weapons in populated areas is...

Malaria, Diarrhoea Surge in Zimbabwe: 3 Dead, Thousands Affected

Johnson Progress Zimbabwe is grappling with a surge in communicable diseases, with malaria and diarrhoea remaining the top public health concerns. According to the latest Weekly Disease Surveillance Report from the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the country...