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Derick Matsengarwodzi is a freelance journalist, based in Harare, Zimbabwe, with an interest in health, tech, business and the media. Previously, he has written for various international media, including Al Jazeera, Mongabay, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, among others.

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Oct 1, 2025 ∙ 7 min
What Happens To Zimbabwe’s Teenagers When They Can’t Afford Menstrual Care and Clean Water
The root causes of period poverty in Zimbabwe run deeper than simple affordability. Prolonged droughts, many worsened by climate change, have devastated crops and pushed millions into deeper poverty, leaving agrarian families unable to buy basic menstrual products.
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