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Seen at Birth, Lost Amid Pain, Shame and Blame

In Zimbabwe, intersex children face painful, unaffordable journeys to specialist care, while some young mothers confront superstition, violence and rejection. By Tendai Makaripe At school, Tapiwa...
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Regional & International

Child health funding threatened as aid cuts hit Africa

By Own Correspondent ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — African ministers and health leaders are seeking new ways to finance services for women and children after sharp...
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Regional & International

Child Survival Plan Targets Under-5 Deaths in Mozambique

By Own Correspondent MAPUTO, Mozambique — Mozambique has launched a $175 million child survival plan aimed at sharply reducing deaths among children under 5. The government...
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News

Malaria outbreak hits students as deaths rise in Mashonaland Central

By Tendai Makaripe A deadly malaria outbreak has hit students and other vulnerable groups in Mashonaland Central, where health authorities recorded 51,250 cases and 107...
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Children under 5 at risk as Mashonaland West malaria deaths rise to 33

By Tendai Makaripe Mashonaland West has recorded 33 malaria-related deaths and 7,141 cases since January, with children under 5 among the vulnerable groups affected, according...
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Health

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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Health

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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Health

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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