By Elizabeth Sitotombe
IN Zimbabwe, from a very young age, some girls are taught to pull the labia minora until they are as long as prescribed by their tutors.
The reason behind this is that puling one’s labia minora is a requisite for marriage, a rite...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
ON February 15 2023, Zimbabwe confirmed a case of cholera in Chegutu Town, Mashonaland West Province, and on February 17 another was confirmed.
The first victim has since recovered but there is so much cause for concern.
Currently, there is a cholera outbreak in...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
ZIMBABWEANS looking to travel abroad are, in some cases, required to take compulsory tuberculosis (TB) tests.
For instance, those planning to go to the UK and stay for over six months will need to have a TB test before entering that country.
Why?
Tuberculosis is...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
JANUARY is cervical cancer awareness month.
Every two minutes a woman dies from cervical cancer.
The good news is that it is preventable and curable with early detection and treatment.
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 604...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
THE new COVID-omicron XBB.1.5 variant is proof that the time to completely relax where the pandemic is concerned is not yet ripe.
The virus that causes COVID-19 continues to change and mutate and the latest one has caused some concern because of how...
HEALTH risk factors, such as smoking, alcohol and drug abuse, are considered to be among the dominant risk factors for both male and female infertility.
Zimbabwe is not spared among the countries battling an increased rate of youth who are abusing drugs and alcohol.
Commonly used...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
HYPERTENSION and diabetes are some of the most troublesome chronic conditions many people have suffered.
There are many factors that have escalated these conditions, hence the need to keep on stressing and talking about them.
Chances are we all know someone who has one...
OCTOBER 10 has been set aside by WHO as the World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.
The day seeks to provide a platform for stakeholders working on mental...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
‘MAKE Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority’ is this year’s theme for the Mental Health Day festivities.
Commemorated on October 10 each year, the day is observed around the world to raise awareness on the importance of being mentally well....
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
MAKING lifestyle changes is one of the best ways of managing both hypertension and diabetes.
Studies show that the African continent has seen an increase in the number of people living with hypertension from 54,6 million in 1990 to 92,3 million in 2000,...
By Elizabeth Sitotombe
MONKEYPOX cases are rapidly spreading all over Europe. Since May 13 2022, cases of the disease have been confirmed in at least 12 countries, with more than 80 cases of monkeypox being confirmed in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, France...
THE birth of a child in a family usually brings joy, not only to the mother but the entire family.
Universally, childbirth and motherhood are viewed as key life events which entail new responsibilities for the parents.
The duty to provide and care for a new...
