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Zimbabwe has taken a major step forward in the fight against HIV with the launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting prevention injection given just twice a year. The rollout begins this month in 12 high-priority districts and urban centres, including Harare, Bulawayo, and Gweru, targeting communities most affected by new HIV infections. About 46,500 people are […]
Chief Wasi of Mangwe District has welcomed a noticeable decline in gender-based violence cases, crediting increased awareness programmes being rolled out in the area. Speaking to SkyzMetro FM, Chief Wasi represented by her daughter Liluba Ngwenya, said initiatives such as Sista2Sista and the Not In My Village campaign, spearheaded by the National AIDS Council, have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Harare, November 24, 2025 — The National AIDS Council (NAC) has made a significant leap beyond its primary mandate, announcing a crucial support package of USD $109,000 for KIDZCAN, a dedicated organisation fighting childhood cancer. The donation, drawn from the national AIDS levy, was officially handed over today at the NAC Head Office in a […]
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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