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Key facts about measles
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2018, there were more than 140 000 measles deaths globally,…
Global cholera cases spike, should locals be worried?
By Lance Mpofu Should locals be worried about the upsurge of global cholera cases reported by WHO? According…
All you need to know about Diarrhoea
Bulawayo in July this year recorded a Diarrhoea outbreak in Pumula, which has since spread to other parts…
Where to get Covid-19 booster shots in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwean government announced on 16 August 2022 that people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no…
Factsheet: About the New Covid Omicron sub-variant BA.2.75
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently said it was closely monitoring a new Covid-19 variant, BA.2.75, linked to…
Fact sheet: Administering the Covid-19 vaccine to 3-year-olds
Claim: The Minister of Health and Child Care, Constantino Chiwenga said this month the government will start vaccinating…
Fact sheet: Reasons why Zimbabweans avoid Covid-19 vaccines
As of 12 June 2022, 6, 249 549 Zimbabweans have received their first doses of Covid-19 vaccines 4,…
Does prolonged wearing of a facemask cause harm?
Claim: Prolonged use of face masks can cause carbon dioxide intoxication, dizziness, or other health challenges. The Centers…
COVID-19 variants of concern
Since the discovery of the coronavirus in 2019, the virus, which causes Covid-19 has been mutating into various…