Gwanda residents are hoping election candidates will push for improved services at the provincial hospital after the 2023 harmonised elections.

Amid rising concerns over healthcare quality and accessibility, Gwanda residents are uniting in a plea for better health services and increased accountability. As the upcoming elections loom, the community's collective voice aims to address the deficiencies that have plagued local clinics and hospitals.

BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | AUG 9, 2023

Trust's lessons to school pupils at Gwanda Provincial Hospital ensures that hospitalised children do not miss out on their learning. Image by Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust

With the understanding that sickness in children should not mean the end of their academic career, Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust is conducting hospital visits offering lessons to students admitted at Gwanda Provincial Hospital.

BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | AUG 4, 2023

Research shows that artisanal miners are more likely to have additional sexual partners and this exposes many to sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. Image by Unsplash

Matabeleland South province that has been reported as having one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the country. Some of the major contributions to the increase emanate from artisanal mining communities. The migratory patterns of miners in search of the greenstone belts is cited as one of the major contributors
 
BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JUL 12, 2023

School girl being taught on how to construct a reusable sanitary pad...These allow perennial use over extended periods of time. Image by Lindiwe Maseko

In Matabeleland, organisations are empowering girls to stay in school by providing homemade reusable sanitary pads. By addressing limited access to disposable products and overcoming menstrual hygiene challenges, these initiatives are breaking barriers and ensuring girls can confidently pursue their education.

BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JUL 12, 2023

To combat the indiscriminate dumping of disposable diapers, Gwanda women wash them, remove their inner material and dry them for re-use. Image by Lynnia Ngwenya

Local women in Gwanda are transforming the way diapers are disposed of by introducing an innovative and eco-conscious method. Through washing and repurposing used diapers, they tackle health risks and contribute to waste management.

BY LYNNIA NGWENYA | @The_CBNews | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | JUL 3, 2023