HIV/AIDS
The government has pledged one million United States dollars towards Zimbabwe’s HIV response, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable health financing and reduced reliance on external support. Speaking during World AIDS Day commemorations in Bulawayo recently, Provincial Medical Director Dr Maphios Siamuchembu said the funding has been set aside for the Global Fund’s eighth grant cycle, […]
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – In a strategic move to bolster the national fight against HIV and AIDS, the National AIDS Council (NAC) recently concluded a high-level media tour across Matabeleland South. Traversing the bustling border town of Beitbridge, the provincial capital Gwanda, and the transit hub of Plumtree, the tour offered journalists a firsthand look […]
Umzingwane – Zimbabwe is on the cusp of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared that the nation has not only met but surpassed critical global targets, placing the country firmly in control of the epidemic. In a stirring address on the eve of World AIDS Day 2025, the President celebrated […]
MATABELELAND SOUTH – The December holidays, a time traditionally for family and celebration, have become a period of heightened risk for young, out-of-school girls in the rural districts of Matabeleland South, as returning migrant workers from South Africa, known locally as malaishas, take advantage of their vulnerability. Community health officials and activists report a disturbing […]
The National Aids Council (NAC), says rising HIV infections in Mangwe and Bulilima districts in Plumtree, are being fuelled by high mobility, long-term partner separation, and the constant movement of people across borders. NAC Mangwe District HIV and AIDS Coordinator John Zwelempi Ngwenya stated that many infections are being recorded among young people, with women […]
BEITBRIDGE, MATABELELAND SOUTH— The National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe (NAC) has embarked on a strategic tour of Matabeleland South province, including the border town of Beitbridge, engaging with journalists as the country gears up for the introduction of a new, game-changing six-month injectable HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir. The tour, highlighting the region’s public health infrastructure […]
Stakeholders from Matabeleland North Province gathered in Bulawayo yesterday to review progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. During the meeting, Sibongile Shumba, the NAC Programme Officer for Mat North, presented the first quarter 2025 programme performance. According to Shumba, HIV prevention remains a top priority in the province, with notable success in reducing new infections. […]
The National AIDS Council (NAC) has announced a positive development in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Matabeleland North Province, reporting a decrease in the prevalence rate from 16% in 2024 to 14.4%. This drop marks a significant step towards achieving the national goal of ending AIDS by 2030. Speaking at the NAC Matabeleland North Provincial […]
The National AIDS Council (NAC) in Bulawayo, in partnership with the Million Memory Project Zimbabwe (MMPZ), has raised concerns over the low uptake of HIV/AIDS services among young people and adolescents. These services are crucial for knowing their HIV statuses and adhering to prescribed treatments. Speaking in an interview, NAC Provincial Programs Officer Douglas Moyo […]
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