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Bulawayo to Host World Blood Donor Day 2026
BULAWAYO – The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) will host this year’s national World Blood Donor Day commemorations in Bulawayo on June 12, bringing forw...
ZimCelebsJune 1, 2026
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Zimbabwe Nurses Threaten Another Nationwide Strike
Zimbabwe’s public health sector is facing the threat of another nationwide nurses’ strike as the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (Zina) intensifies pressure on gov...
ZimCelebsMay 19, 2026
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Delta Beverages in Court Over Alleged Contaminated Coca-Cola Drink
Delta Beverages is appearing in court alongside a Harare vendor after a customer allegedly discovered foreign objects inside a 300ml Coca-Cola soft drink he ha...
ZimCelebsMay 7, 2026
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Zimbabwe Nurses Announce Three-Day Protest Over Salaries and Working Conditions
Nurses in Zimbabwe will stage a three-day protest after failed salary talks, citing low pay, transport costs and worsening hospital conditions.
ZimCelebsApril 20, 2026
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Zimbabwe Launches nOPV2 Vaccination Campaign Targeting Children Under Five Amid Polio Outbreak Alert
Zimbabwe will conduct two rounds of nOPV2 vaccination for children under five in April and May 2026. The campaign follows a regional polio outbreak alert and will be coordinated with neighbouring countries. Health officials will deploy door-to-door teams to ensure all eligible children receive the vaccine.
ZimCelebsApril 14, 2026
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Ivory Medical Leads Zimbabwe Cannabis Industry Growth
Zimbabwe’s cannabis legalisation policy is delivering results, with Ivory Medical in Headlands producing high-grade pharmaceutical products and positioning the country for export growth.
ZimCelebsApril 13, 2026
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Zimbabwe Health Service Commission Plans Breathalyser Tests for Doctors and Nurses to Curb Drug Abuse
The Health Service Commission plans to introduce breathalyser tests and drug screenings for doctors and nurses in Zimbabwe. The move aims to address rising substance abuse among healthcare workers and improve patient safety. Authorities say the approach will focus on prevention, support and standardised regulations across the sector.
ZimCelebsMarch 25, 2026
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Harare Installs 23 000 Smart Water Meters to Improve Water Management and Service Delivery
The City of Harare has installed over 23 000 smart water meters to improve water management and service delivery. The programme includes replacing old pipes, installing up to 320 000 meters, and upgrading the Morton Jaffray plant. Authorities say the initiative will reduce leaks, improve efficiency and meet growing water demand.
ZimCelebsMarch 25, 2026
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India Semaglutide Patent Expiry to Drive Cheaper Weight Loss Drugs and Expand Obesity Treatment Access
India’s semaglutide patent expiry is expected to lead to cheaper weight-loss drugs. Local pharmaceutical companies are preparing to release multiple generic versions. Lower prices could expand access to obesity and diabetes treatment across the country.
ZimCelebsMarch 19, 2026
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UZ appeals for more cadaver donations
The University of Zimbabwe’s Department of Biomedical Sciences has appealed to the public to consider donating their bodies to medical science, saying a shortage of cadavers is affecting the training...
ZimCelebsNovember 24, 2025
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Morning-After Pill Now Free at Pharmacies Across England in Major NHS Expansion
The morning-after pill is now available free of charge at pharmacies across England, according to NHS England. The new service, launched this week, allows women to access emergency contraception...
ZimCelebsOctober 30, 2025
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Two Children Die, 14 Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning in Mashava
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating a suspected case of food poisoning that claimed the lives of two children and left 14 others critically ill after a traditional beer ceremony in...
ZimCelebsOctober 29, 2025
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Popular Birth Control Linked to Brain Tumors, Over 1,000 Women Sue Pfizer
A new medical study has linked the injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera to an increased risk of brain tumors, as more than 1,000 women have filed lawsuits against its manufacturer, Pfizer Inc.,...
ZimCelebsOctober 23, 2025
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NHS to Offer HIV Prevention Injection for the First Time in England and Wales
The National Health Service (NHS) will begin offering a new long-acting injection to prevent HIV in England and Wales for the first time, bringing the two nations in line with Scotland’s existing...
ZimCelebsOctober 17, 2025
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Zimbabwe Selected to Roll Out Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Drug
Zimbabwe has been chosen as one of ten countries worldwide to introduce lenacapavir, a new HIV prevention medicine that provides long-acting protection against new infections. The U.S. Department of...
ZimCelebsSeptember 23, 2025
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Cimas to Introduce Contribution Loading From September
HARARE – Cimas Medical Aid Society has announced that it will introduce contribution loading on members whose claims are above international standards, effective 1 September 2025. In a statement to...
ZimCelebsSeptember 6, 2025
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Hararians Told to Flush with Bigger Buckets
The City of Harare has urged residents to use larger buckets when flushing toilets to reduce sewer blockages. The directive follows warnings that small containers used during water rationing are...
ZimCelebsAugust 23, 2025
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Zimbabwe Leads Africa’s First Human Trial of T-Cell HIV Vaccine
original article https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/zimbabwe-leads-africas-first-human-trial-of-t-cell-hiv-vaccine/ Zimbabwe has launched Africa’s first human trial of a T-cell HIV vaccine, marking a major...
ZimCelebsAugust 14, 2025