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Petition calls for a new health council to tackle rising non-communicable diseases in Zimbabwe

6th May 2026

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In This Edition: The Brief Bulletin, major policy shifts in Zimbabwe’s health sector and rising tensions in the Sudan conflict. Two petitioners have formally urged Parliament to replace the National Aids Council Act with a more comprehensive National Health Council Bill. This proposed change aims to pivot national focus toward the growing crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health issues. Meanwhile, in international news, Sudan has officially accused Ethiopia and the UAE of “direct aggression” following alleged drone strikes on Khartoum’s main airport and key military sites.

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