AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCancer Care Upgrade: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe will acquire the full range of machines needed for cancer diagnosis and treatment, with Mpilo Central Hospital and Parirenyatwa already receiving new radiotherapy equipment funded by the sugar content tax. Water & Health Risk: Despite heavy rains, Bulawayo and Harare still face water shortages and rationing, raising concerns about hygiene and disease outbreaks. Neuromodulation Breakthrough: A Chinese medical team helped Zimbabwe complete the country’s first Deep Brain Stimulation surgery and first Spinal Cord Stimulation procedure for complex neurological disorders; both patients are stable. HIV in Prisons: NAC expanded HIV prevention and primary healthcare outreach at Khami Maximum Prison, boosting peer education and access to services. Public Health Enforcement: ZRP arrested two Mutare company directors for allegedly manufacturing illicit alcoholic brew under unhygienic conditions, warning businesses to comply with health regulations. Safe Water Global Lens: A new global assessment flags unsafe drinking water as a major public health risk, with many African countries among the worst affected. Environment for Health: Zimbabwe has started a major river restoration programme after declaring emergency rehabilitation for damaged riverine ecosystems.
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