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End violence against women. Zimbabwe joints UN campaign
Zimbabwe has joined the UN Africa Unite campaign to end all forms of violence against women under the theme: “Speak out, Climb up.”
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Unsafe abortions rise according to WHO study
The number of abortions carried out without trained clinical help rose between 1995 and 2008, according to a study by the World Health Organisation. more
Review finds shortfalls in Zimbabwe’s Public Health Act
Zimbabwe’s Public Health Act fails to address public health challenges including non-communicable diseases, maternal health and cross-border risks, according to a review by the Advisory Board of Public Health. more
Pallisa mothers deliver under trees due to collapse of health centre
Pregnant women in Pallisa district in Eastern Uganda are reported to be delivering under trees due to the collapse of a building at the local health facility. more
Men urged not to divorce women because of fistula
Obstetric fistula (known as ‘ecwilili’ in Ateso, the local language) is a severe medical condition in which holes develop between the rectum and vagina or between the bladder and vagina after a traumatic labor. more
Our correspondents are writing for change on HIV issues relating to young people, as well as drug use.