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Parents on alert as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak spreads among young children

Johnson Progress Health officials in Zimbabwe have confirmed an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD), a viral illness that is hitting children under five especially hard. The disease, caused by the Coxsackie virus, produces a characteristic rash of spots...

12 Deaths, More than 5000 Influenza and Malaria Cases Reported as Zimbabwe Battles Surge in Infectious Diseases

Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Care has sounded the alarm after its weekly disease surveillance report for the period ending October 5, 2025, revealed a surge in cases and deaths from influenza and malaria, alongside continued high levels of dysentery and...

Zimbabwe to Roll Out ‘Miracle’ HIV Shot, Sparking Debate

Johnson Progress Zimbabwe is set to introduce lenacapavir, the world's first twice-yearly HIV prophylactic, as part of a groundbreaking effort to combat the epidemic. The US Embassy in Harare announced that Zimbabwe is one of 10 countries selected for the initial...

Government Launches US$1.9 Million Measles-Rubella Vaccination Drive, Targets All Young Children

The Government of Zimbabwe has launched a national measles-rubella vaccination campaign backed by a US$1.9 million commitment from the state, targeting all children aged six to 59 months across the country. Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora,...
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