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Zimbabwe health sector alarmed by US withdrawal from WHO

Medical experts warn of potential crisis as Trump administration’s WHO exit threatens funding for critical health programs in developing nations. Zimbabwean health professionals have raised serious concerns over the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, warning of severe implications for
January 22, 2025
Dr Faustine Ndugulile

WHO Africa Director-Elect Dies Three Months After Appointment

Dr Faustine Ndugulile, who was set to lead the World Health Organization’s Africa region, has died in India while receiving medical treatment. He was 55. The Tanzanian lawmaker and medical doctor gained prominence for challenging then-President John Magufuli’s Covid-19 skepticism while serving
November 27, 2024

Zimbabwe has not met WHO guidelines on Covid-19

Harare-Zimbabwe is yet to meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) conditions for the lifting of the Covid-19 lockdown, information Minster has said. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the situation on the ground does not allow for the lifting of the lockdown though certain
May 4, 2020

Lesotho health ministry split over vaccine

Opinions are divided on the continuance of the ill-fated Lesotho national Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination campaign that landed hundreds of children in hospital with symptoms of full-blown measles and signs of extreme side effects. The national crisis that saw parents
March 28, 2017