By Kudzaishe Chimonera Leaders from countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have warned that declining international funding for HIV programmes could undermine years of progress in protecting women and girls from the epidemic. The concern was raised during a high-level meeting between SADC gender ministers,
By 2035, an estimated 71% of the nearly 40 million people living with HIV worldwide will also face the challenge of one or more noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)—conditions like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders, research has revealed. Thanks to revolutionary medicines and broader access
A new program in Zimbabwe's prisons seeks to address the spread, prevention, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and related illnesses. By Jacqueline Muchazoreka, bird story agency When Mazvita Ruwambara, 28, tested positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in 2015, his reaction was disbelief, even though he knew this
The government of Zimbabwe has commended the National AIDS Council for its consistent efforts to engage and collaborate with the media in strengthening the response to HIV. During a sensitization workshop organized by the National AIDS Council for journalists from across the country, Kindness Paradza, the
Clinical Pathologist Dr. Nyaradzo Mgodi has highlighted that there are studies under the MATRIX initiative looking into product development, acceptance, and distribution as the initiative is looking into developing multipurpose tools for HIV prevention, as well as pregnancy. Recently, in a media science café organized by
Melanie Bisnauth, University of the Witwatersrand and Kate Rees, University of the Witwatersrand Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has turned HIV into a manageable chronic condition. When ART is working effectively, HIV cannot be transmitted. This allows people with HIV to live fuller lives without the fear of
COVID-19 vaccines being used in Zimbabwe are safe for people living with HIV and Aids, including those on anti-retroviral therapy, government has clarified. Addressing a media briefing on HIV and COVID-19, Deputy Director for Health Promotions in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Paul Chinakidzwa
UNICEF in partnership with Youth Advocates have targeted the improved participation of children and young people in the HIV and COVID-19 response programming. According to UNICEF, children and young people are the most affected population by the two pandemics. In a statement, UNICEF said the impact of
Zimbabwe is introducing the dapivirine vaginal ring to expand HIV prevention options for women. The dapivirine vaginal ring developed by the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) is a flexible, silicone ring that a woman can insert in the vagina for monthly protection against HIV. The ring is designed
Following revelations that his ex-wife Olinda Chapel is HIV positive, rapper, Desmond "Stunner" Chideme has come out revealing that he left the relationship without contracting the deadly virus. Speaking in a statement on social media, the rapper bemoaned how his name continues to be dragged through
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