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Family appeals for help for Buhera boy with rare genital condition

By Tendai Makaripe A 13-year-old Buhera boy born with a rare genital condition that left him with both male- and female-looking genital features is living...
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Zimbabwe must break the silence on children’s mental health

By Tendai Makaripe Children’s mental health in Zimbabwe remains one of the country’s most urgent but least discussed child protection concerns. Many children attend school, wear...
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Childhood vaccines in focus as World Immunization Week ends

By James Tichaendepi Routine vaccines remain vital for protecting children from preventable diseases, with global health agencies urging parents to keep children up to date...
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Children at risk as Zimbabwe malaria cases surge

By Children’s Voices Reporter Zimbabwe malaria cases have surged to 65,399, with 174 deaths recorded since the beginning of 2026, raising concern for children who...
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Childhood anemia: The signs parents should never ignore

Childhood anaemia is a common but often overlooked condition that can affect a child’s energy, learning, growth and overall wellbeing. Because its symptoms are...
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Childhood obesity is rising, and healthy nutrition is becoming a frontline health issue

By Dr. Esther Makaripe For many families, a child who looks bigger than average may still be seen as healthy. Yet health data is showing a...
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Childhood Mental Health Can No Longer Be Ignored

By Dr. Esther Makaripe When adults talk about children’s health, they often focus on the visible issues. They talk about nutrition, immunisation, growth and protection from...
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Doctor warns early baby substitutes fueling diarrhoea, pneumonia deaths

By Tendai Makaripe Zimbabwean medical doctor Misheck Ruwende is urging exclusive breastfeeding in Zimbabwe for the first six months of life, warning that early substitutes...
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