The US Embassy in Harare has disputed Minister Zhemu Soda's explanation for Zimbabwe's rejection of a US$365 million health agreement, saying the proposed deal was intended to support HIV, TB, malaria and other public health programmes.

HARARE – Women's health advocates are calling for a fundamental shift in how Africa addresses period poverty, arguing that millions of women and girls continue to suffer from undiagnosed menstrual disorders, limited access to specialist healthcare and persistent social stigma despite growing awareness campaigns.