Batanai HIV and AIDS Service Organisation

19/02/2026

🎉 *Lenacapavir Launched in Zimbabwe! 🎉*

A significant milestone in Zimbabwe's fight against HIV! 🚀 The Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, officially launched Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention and treatment option, in Epworth on February 16, 2026.

This innovative treatment offers new hope for improved adherence and reduced stigma. 🙌 Key highlights:

- Administered twice a year (every 6 months)
- Accompanied by 4 oral tablets at each injection visit
- Complements existing HIV prevention and treatment strategies

BHASO is poised to support the national rollout through community mobilisation, education, and adherence support. 🤝 Let's work together to end HIV by 2030! 🌟 Ministry of Health and Child Care Zimbabwe National Network of TB Survivors COMPASSAfrica Zimbabwe Aids Network Zimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIV VSO Zimbabwe Transparency International Zimbabwe JF Kapnek Zimbabwe Fepa National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Anna Beisse-Munemo Swan Valley Group AHF Africa Health GAP Organization for Public Health Interventions and Development -OPHID

18/02/2026

Lencapavir Roll Out. Let all go out in Numbers!!! Ministry of Health and Child CareZimbabwe Aids Network Zimbabwe National Network of TB SurvivorsStop TB Partnership Zimbabwe

LENACAPAVIR ROLL OUT

A new era in HIV prevention in Zimbabwe
Bernard Madzima Zimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIV Tindo Phiri

17/02/2026

🚨 Child Abduction Awareness Campaign in Masvingo! 🚨

Today, February 16, 2026, Masvingo City Council, in partnership with BHASO, ZACH, ZRP, ZGC, My Age Africa, and other stakeholders, spearheaded a powerful campaign to raise awareness about child abduction in Rujeko A, B, and C locations.

With recent cases of missing children, it's crucial we act NOW! 💪 Our goal is to educate and empower parents, guardians, and the community to keep our children safe.

Key takeaways from the campaign:
✅ Teach children to recognize and avoid danger
✅ Create strong communication lines within families
✅ Secure children's personal information, especially on social media
✅ Report suspicious activities to local authorities

Child safety is everyone's responsibility! Let's work together to protect our children.

If you see something, say something! Report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

International Condoms Day
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05/02/2026

Shining a Light on Healthcare Challenges 💡

BHASO facilitated a community interface meeting hosted by Transparency International Zimbabwe, focusing on transparency and accountability in the health sector in Masvingo Province. 🌟

The Challenges:

- Scarcity of drugs
- Discrimination against people living with HIV or STIs
- Illegal drug selling in communities
- Corruption among healthcare professionals
- Wrong treatment, delayed or denied treatment
- Limited resources
- Inadequate disability inclusion
- Poor hygiene
- Lack of awareness on referral protocols

The Response:

- Free medication for people under 5 years and those 65 and above or with specific conditions
- Free maternity services
- Deployment of additional professionals like social workers and psychologists to clinics and hospitals

The Call to Action:

- Report corruption and concerns to local clinics, suggestion box, police or superintendents in charge
- Strengthen community-based monitoring and reporting of healthcare services
- Improve accessibility and inclusivity of healthcare services
- Enhance transparency and accountability in procurement and distribution of drugs
- Provide training for healthcare professionals on empathy, communication, and disability inclusion

Let's Work Together! 🤝

We urge community members, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to work together to address these challenges and ensure quality healthcare for all. Let's prioritize transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in the health sector. 💊💡 Transparency International Zimbabwe

05/02/2026

👏💡 Shining a Light on Transparency in Education 🔦

Yesterday, on 04/02/26, BHASO and the Ministry of Education facilitated a crucial meeting on Transparency and Accountability in the education sector in Masvingo Province, hosted by Transparency International Zimbabwe. 🌟

The Challenges:

- High fees and exploitation of students
- Limited access to resources like internet, computers, and textbooks
- Lack of transparency in school management and fee structures
- Inadequate support for children with special needs
- Corruption in school fund management

The Way Forward:

- Promote transparency and accountability in school management
- Strengthen community involvement in school decision-making
- Prioritize student welfare and transparency
- Support vulnerable students through initiatives like BEAM
- Encourage parents and communities to engage with schools and report corruption

Let's Work Together!🤝

We urge parents, communities, and schools to work together to address and these challenges and ensure quality education for all. Let's prioritize transparency, accountability, and student welfare. 📚💡

Report Corruption: If you suspect corruption or malpractice in schools, report it to the relevant authorities. Let's build a transparent and accountable education system! 🚨
Transparency International Zimbabwe

05/02/2026

Locally Led Development Capacity Building.

Strengthening Community Support Groups in Times of Funding Cuts

Last week, I had the privilege of participating in the Locally Led Development Capacity Building Workshop hosted by VSO Zimbabwe at the Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo. The workshop brought together Community Support Group (CSG) representatives, VSO staff, volunteers, and duty bearers to co‑create and refine the Intersectionality Toolkit for Locally Led Development.

The training was more than just a technical exercise. It was a timely reminder that in an era of shrinking donor funding, our resilience must come from within communities themselves. By equipping CSGs with tools for context analysis, programme design, monitoring, and impact capture, we are shifting power to where it belongs — the people most affected by health and development challenges.

For BHASO, which itself embodies the spirit of a CSG, this training reinforced our commitment to:

Resilience and sustainability: Building strategic plans and capacities that allow us to operate independently.
Inclusion and equity: Ensuring marginalized groups — women, youth, PLHIV, and persons with disabilities — have voice and agency in governance.
Accountability and advocacy: Documenting evidence, generating knowledge products, and influencing policy instruments at local and national levels.
In times of funding cuts, the temptation is to scale back. Yet the lesson from this workshop is clear: we must scale forward by strengthening local ownership, diversifying resources, and embedding accountability into every process. Locally led development is not a slogan — it is a survival strategy and a pathway to sustainable impact.

I am grateful to VSO Zimbabwe and all partners for creating this space. Together, we are proving that when communities lead, development endures. VSO Zimbabwe

26/01/2026

This is excellent step in the right direction VSO Zimbabwe Thank You!!

12/01/2026

Embracing the New Normal in Global Health and Development

2025 was a game‑changer.

The architecture of global health and community development shifted dramatically. Funding landscapes changed in ways few anticipated. Donor communities reduced commitments, priorities shifted, and traditional ways of doing business were disrupted. Governments and organisations alike were caught off guard, forced to rethink how programmes would be sustained and how new resources could be mobilised.
This sudden contraction in donor support has had profound consequences. Many development workers found themselves unemployed, and the mental health toll across the sector has been heavy. Yet, within this disruption lies an opportunity: a chance to reimagine the future of development.

💡 Lessons from 2025
Funding shocks are real: Reliance on external donors alone is no longer sustainable.
Domestic resource mobilisation is critical: Governments and business communities in developing countries must step forward to inject resources into programmes.
Adaptability is a matter of survival: Organisations that pivot quickly, innovate, and align with the genuine needs of communities are the ones that will endure.

🌱 The Call for 2026: Innovation and People-Centred Action

In 2026, we must embrace the new order with courage and creativity. The era of waiting for donor rescue is over. Instead, we must:
Be driven by the needs of the people we serve, not our own institutional comfort.
Innovate boldly: Explore new models of financing, partnerships, and technology integration.
Rebuild trust: Communities must see us as allies who stand with them, not as outsiders imposing agendas.
Prioritise mental health: Support development workers who have borne the brunt of uncertainty and change.

✨ A Message of Hope
Yes, the landscape has changed. Yes, the challenges are immense. But despair is not an option. History shows that moments of disruption often spark the greatest breakthroughs. Together, we can build resilient systems that thrive beyond donor cycles.
The new normal is not something to fear — it is something to embrace. By standing united, innovating relentlessly, and keeping people at the center of our work, we will not only survive this transition but emerge stronger.

Together, we will make it. HAPPY 2026 !!!!!!

08/12/2025

BHASO and ZIMSOFF with funding from VSO Zimbabwe recently held a successful community dialogue in Ward 15, Mhungura, Topora, on December 5. The event brought together community members from Wards 14 and 15 to discuss important health and agricultural topics.

The Chief graced the occasion and reminded farmers that they need to continue embracing agroecology - a farming method that has been used by our forefathers for generations. "We've forgotten these traditional practices, and it's high time we revisited and adopted them to promote sustainable agriculture and food security," the Chief emphasized.

Key Discussion Points:

- BHASO's Introduction: The community was introduced to BHASO's history, mission, and services, including HIV testing, treatment adherence, and nutrition counseling. BHASO emphasized the importance of regular health check-ups and encouraged community members to get tested for HIV and other STIs.
- Health Awareness: BHASO highlighted the importance of adherence to medication and disclosure of HIV status to promote healthy living and reduce stigma. "Knowing your status is power," BHASO emphasized, "and adhering to treatment can help you live a healthy and fulfilling life."
- Nutrition and Traditional Foods: BHASO promoted the benefits of a balanced diet, including traditional foods like zviyo and mashuku, which can help strengthen the immune system. "Eating traditional foods like zviyo and mashuku can help boost your immunity and protect you against illnesses," BHASO advised.
- Advocacy and Partnerships: BHASO's director, Mr. Mahaso, discussed the organization's role in collaborating with government ministries to improve service delivery and urged the community to support local initiatives. "We need to work together to ensure that our communities have access to quality healthcare and social services," Mr. Mahaso emphasized.
- Sustainable Agriculture: ZIMSOFF emphasized the importance of:
- Planting small grains like mhunga and zviyo, which are better suited to Zimbabwe's climate.
- Using natural fertilizers to maintain soil health.
- Saving and preserving local seeds to promote agro-biodiversity.

Community Empowerment:
The dialogue empowered the community to take ownership of their health and agriculture, highlighting the need for community-led initiatives and resource mobilization. Mr. Mahaso encouraged the community to donate to the local clinic and become self-sufficient, as foreign donors are pulling out. "We need to take charge of our own development and support our local initiatives," he urged.

By working together, BHASO and ZIMSOFF are supporting sustainable livelihoods and promoting healthy living in the community. National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation Zimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIV JF Kapnek Zimbabwe Community Working Group on Health - CWGH COMPASSAfrica

17/11/2025

BHASO was contracted by Swan Valley Group (SVG) to deliver a Workplace HIV & TB Awareness Seminar 🌍💼

This important work was part of our workplace wellness program. Thank you, SVG, for valuing the health of your employees! 💪✨

✅ Employees gained vital knowledge on HIV & TB prevention ✅ Awareness on stigma and discrimination was strengthened ✅ Management received recommendations for workplace health policies ✅ SVG is now positioned as a proactive, health‑conscious employer. Swan Valley Group National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe