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By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor-Zimbabwe The 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) concluded with a stark revelation justice for women and girls is systematically obstructed by patriarchal, militarized, and fascist systems. Ayshka Najib, climate and gender justice advocate, pointed out the hypocrisy of western countries calling for access to justice while aiding military violence and occupation in global south countries. "Justice fo

Hamu Madzedze Online and Health Editor-Zimbabwe Merck Foundation Celebrated Women's Day on the 8th of March together with the First Ladies from African and Asian countries in Accra Ghana on March 8. The event reflected on 14 years of empowering women, supporting girls' education, and tackling critical health challenges in developing countries that Merck Foundation has been assisting in collaboration with First Ladies from the African and Asian countries. The organisation's

By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor Happy World Hearing Day 2026. Today, March 3, is a global awareness day focused on preventing hearing loss and promoting ear and hearing care, especially for children. The theme "From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children" emphasises early identification and care for children with ear or hearing problems. Globally, an estimated 90 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 live with hearing loss, with over 60

By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor Zimbabwe has launched Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection administered twice a year, offering a powerful new tool in the fight against HIV. The launch took place in Epworth, Harare, and is expected to target over 46,000 high risk individuals across 24 sites nationwide. Health Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora emphasized the government's commitment to protecting life and ending AIDS as a public health threat. "T

By Hamu Madzedze Online Health and Gender Editor-Zimbabwe In the scorching heat of Africa, a silent crisis is unfolding. Climate change, often perceived as a neutral phenomenon, is disproportionately affecting women, exacerbating existing gender inequalities and threatening their livelihoods. Women in Africa are more vulnerable to climate-related disasters, such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves, due to limited access to resources, including land, education, and decision-mak