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Nations urged to Work Tirelessly in Stemming Antimicrobial Resistance
By Joyce Mukucha Countries have been encouraged to continue making significant steps in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to ensure that human, animal and plant antimicrobials are used responsibly and prudently as well as making sure they remain effective. This was communicated this Tuesday by various speakers during a World Health Organisation (WHO) in partnership with…
Less than $1 Test Kits Available to Stem Mother-Child HIV/ Syphilis Transmission
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV and syphilis, dual test kits which cost less than $1, are now available for pregnant women, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced this Monday. The combo test to significantly increase access to innovative combined rapid testing for HIV and syphilis which…
Mental Health Lacks Effective Treatment, Covid-19 Fuels Situation
By Joyce Mukucha Globally, the numbers of people affected by mental health condition are staggering and in Zimbabwe, effective treatment coverage remains extremely low with the global Covid-19 pandemic exacerbating the situation. This can be supported by World Bank(WB) which indicates that today, nearly one billion people live with a mental disorder and in low-income…
Mthuli Applauds Government of India’s Support to Zimbabwe
By Joyce Mukucha The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube has hailed the Indian government for being instrumental in facilitating several current and planned projects in Zimbabwe particularly in the energy sector as well as the support in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic. Officiating the Indian Technical and Economic Co-operation celebrations last…
COVID-19 fuels debt as limited transparency raises concerns
By Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) Recently, the World Bank announced that due to the impacts of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), poor countries including Zimbabwe have been pushed to new debt levels. David Malpass, the bank’s president, warned the virus had widened the gap between rich and poor nations, setting back progress by years…
One in 10 children Worldwide lives with Disabilities: UNICEF
By Joyce Mukucha An estimated 240 million children globally are suffering from various disabilities, and experience deprivation in indicators such as health, education and protection. This is according to a new report released by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday. The report includes comparable data from 42 countries and covers more than 60 indicators…
Ecobank Dedicated to Fighting Mental Health Challenge
By Joyce Mukucha As part of its commitment towards better health, a local financial institution, EcoBank Zimbabwe Limited has taken action on mental health by donating various items to Parirenyatwa Psychiatric Hospital. The donation of items which include assorted medicines to last one year, 40 medical beds, assorted medical equipment , disnfectants, water buckets, television…
2021 Tour deGreat Dyke a success
By Chimeno Azriel The 2021 edition of the premier cycling event, Tour deGreat Dyke which kicked off last Thursday and finished off on Saturday was a success with the cyclists finishing off in high spirit. The tour kicked off from Zimplats Complex in Selous and finished in Zvishavane with all the cyclists finishing well despite…
Wife of Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Donates to Children with Disabilities
By Muchaneta Chimuka ZIMBABWE and China continue to maintain bilateral ties back in history and the relations continue to cement through the unwavering humanitarians supports that they Chinese people are rendering to the vulnerable communities. This Monday Mrs Wang Wei, wife of the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe donated goods US$2 300 to children with disabilities…
Key Populations Experience Challenges in Accessing Health Services
By Joyce Mukucha According to a number of studies, the timely and enduring access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV-infected individuals has been shown to substantially reduce the HIV transmission risk, HIV-related morbidity, and mortality. However, there is evidence that in addition to the limited supply of antiretrovirals (ARVs) and linkage to Anti-retroviral treatment (ART)…
Covid-19, Lack of Funds left Countries Unsupported and Unprepared to Deal with Climate Change Impacts: WHO
By Joyce Mukucha Despite efforts governments are making in prioritizing public health measures to protect their people from climate impacts, many lack the funds to take effective action with a potential missed opportunity to identify and optimize the health benefits of adaptation and mitigation efforts in other sectors, said the 2021 World Health Organization (WHO)…
First-ever accountability tool assesses and ranks countries’ drug policies against key UN-system recommendations
Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the UK and Australia are the five leading countries on humane and health-driven drug policies according to the inaugural edition of the Global Drug Policy Index released today by the Harm Reduction Consortium. Brazil, Uganda, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico are the five lowest-ranking countries. However, Norway, despite topping the Index, still only managed…
UN mourns with Sierra Leone, Pledges all ‘necessary support’ following Deadly Tanker Crash
By UN News The UN chief has joined the whole UN system in Sierra Leone in mourning the victims of an fuel tanker collision on Friday night in the capital Freetown, that reportedly left at least 98 people dead, and many more injured. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement issued by his Spokesperson…
Government Making Strides Towards Protecting Ozone Layer
By Joyce Mukucha recently in Darwendale The government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism, and Hospitality Industry’s Climate Change Management Department is making concerted efforts in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons( HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to eliminate the production and use of these ozone-depleting substances as encouraged by the Montreal Protocol, a government official…
ZCLDN Committed to Curbing Drug Abuse amongst Young People
By Joyce Mukucha recently in Chinhoyi Worldwide, the vulnerability of young people to drug abuse has in recent years become a major concern and Zimbabwe is not an exception. According to United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the consequences of widespread drug abuse and trafficking, particularly for young men and women, are all…
Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a Champion of Black Empowerment
By Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei remains a champion of black empowerment. I am an ardent follower Tagwirei’s business ventures and empowerment initiatives. His Command Agriculture scheme has benefited at least 78 000 medium to large–scale farmers who have benefited under the programme while more than 1.8 million households continue to benefit from…
Journalists Urged to Disseminate Health Information that Saves Lives
By Joyce Mukucha Described as the powerful arm with enormous potential to influence health-related behaviours and perceptions, the media has been challenged to increase focus on serious public health issues (HIV/AIDS and Covid-19) and urged to report in a positive, educative and awareness raising way to change public opinions. The media has been reminded that…
Communities urged to Stop Substance Abuse Scourge.
By Elvis Dumba CHNHOYI- The Ministry of Health Care and has called upon communities to take action and become pro-active in ending the substance abuse scourge which has affected many communities. Tichaona Mahachi, Mashonaland West Provincial Mental Health Manager made the remarks during a Zimbabwe Union of Journalists community dialogue in Chinhoyi recently. “Community and…
State of bus Terminuses in Mashonaland Central
By Calvin Manika Most of the bus terminuses are not being fully maintained at least countrywide, with some areas without any form of infrastructure. Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) last week visited Mashonaland Central. In their report on Mukumbura Road Monitoring, Passengers Association of Zimbabwe found out that passengers are traveling and health safety measures…
Able-Bodied Man Ties Knot with Woman with Disabilities: Shunning Stigma and Discrimination
Love is what happens when two hearts find their happy place right beside each other. It is when one gives his/ her all to someone despite their physical appearance such as a physical disability which many people think can makes it so difficult to achieving marriage goal. This is what happened to Sinikiwe Kademaunga, a…
Zim-Britain Strengthening ties in Education Sector
By Joyce Mukucha British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Melanie Robinson yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education where they discussed various issues aimed at strengthening the education system in Zimbabwe. Ms Robinson said her country was committed to supporting and improving Zimbabwe’s education system through equipping teachers with required…
NASCOH set to Review African Charter on the Rights of PWDs
By Muchaneta Chimuka THE National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH), an umbrella organisation of and for Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPD) will this Thursday hold a review meeting of the African Charter on the rights of People with Disabilities in Harare. NASCOH Acting Executive Director, Mr Henry Mashaya said…
Transgender People Experience Dilemma of Discrimination
By Joyce Mukucha Feeling discriminated against can be hurtful! Encountering and dealing with discrimination can have negative effect on one’s mental and physical health. When one is stigmatized, they mostly develop a sense and feeling of being an outsider or an outcast from the family and community at large as well as having a perception…
VaChirenda Centre of Hope Foundation donates sanitary wear to Kandava Secondary School
By Desire Tshuma VaChirenda Centre of Hope Foundation on Friday 29 October donated sanitary wear to 217 girls of Secondary School in the Manana area under chief Seke. The donation campaign code-named Donate-A -Pad by VaChirenda Centre of Hope Foundation comes at a time when the country is facing a serious economic meltdown with many…
ILO Warns of Loss of Work Hours Globally in 2021 due to Covid-19
By Joyce Mukucha As a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the loss of working hours in 2021 will be significantly higher than previously estimated, as a two-speed recovery between developed and developing nations threatens the global economy as a whole, the International Labour Organization(ILO) has revealed. In its eighth edition of the ILO Monitor:…
The Lasting Trauma of Infertility and Reproductive Challenges: Individuals Share their Stories
By Muchaneta Chimuka After failing to have children for the past 30 solid years, a Domboshava man is living a traumatic life and to make matters worse his own family members have been stigmatizing and discriminating him. The man who preferred anonymity has named himself “Baba Tatenda” as a way of fighting the stigma said…
Let’s Join Hands in Combating Suicide’-Therapist
By Marlvin Ngiza Communities have been urged to play a critical role in reducing suicide cases through offering the desired support for people experiencing difficulties to ensure that they are not overwhelmed by suicidal thoughts. As the month of October,the month of raising awareness on suicides comes to an end,local therapist and counsellor Nyarai Bakasa…
CAZ Receives US$20 000 Donation from Stanbic
By Joyce Mukucha Stanbic bank has handed over a US$20 0000 donation to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) which will go towards the purchase of chemotherapy drugs for cancer patients. The donation comes at a time when new cancer cases and deaths continue to increase every year in Zimbabwe. The donation is part of…
Government Introduces Training Programmes for Healthcare Workers
By Joyce Mukucha In an effort aimed at equipping healthcare workers with correct standard operating procedures in the discharge of their duties, government has introduced the National Health Service Training and Induction Modules. Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, the minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa said the modules will…
Zimbabwe Records an Upward Trend in the Cancer Burden
By Joyce Mukucha Cancer ranks as a leading cause of death and an important barrier to increasing life expectancy in every country of the world. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, cancer is the first or second leading cause of death before the age of 70 years in 112 of…
Women,Girls Bemoan Limited Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
By Joyce Mukucha The unprecedented times posed by the global Covid-19 pandemic has brought negative effects on people’s lives and livelihoods and sexual and reproductive health rights(SRHR) were also lost resulting in a truly devasting impact on women and girls’ lives. Due to lockdowns, movement restrictions and diversion of funds due to COVID-19, access to…
Chitungwiza Municipality Mayor Condemns Drug Abuse Among Youth
By Joyce Mukucha According to a plethora of studies, drug abuse among the youth in Zimbabwe has reached crisis levels, and the number of youths engaging in drug abuse is increasing yearly. Against this background, Chitungwiza Mayor, Lovemore Maiko has denounced over drug abuse and grisly killings being witnessed in the town and called upon…
Tourism SME Love for Africa positively impacting the community
Love for Africa – a destinations management company specializing in the fully inclusive travel market comprising meetings, incentives, corporate, and events, has gone out of its way to positively impact communities in Victoria Falls and beyond. Blessing Munyenyiwa, the Managing Director at Love for Africa who once worked at Disney World in the United States…
Ndau Collection: Victoria Falls’s repository of fashion, arts and culture
One organisation that has shown resilience and tenacity in the midst of COVID-19 is the Ndau Collection in Victoria Falls, a true repository of fashion, arts, and culture. It is a part of small-to-medium enterprises that have remained vigilant and raring to go despite the COVID-19 pandemic that threatened to decimate tourism and other services…
Cabinet Adopts Proposals to Address WASH Issues in Zimbabwe
By Staff Reporter Cabinet received and adopted proposals to address water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) issues in Zimbabwe, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa said yesterday while delivering the 36th Post Cabinet briefing. As part of ongoing efforts to provide basic water, sanitation and hygiene facilities to all segments of the…
Award-winning Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge offers top-drawer tourism products, services
Award-winning Dzimbahwe Guest Lodge located in Zimbabwe’s premier tourist destination, the Victoria Falls, is an oasis of hospitality accommodation that suits every traveller’s dream holiday. The Victoria Falls is set for a big change. It was recently awarded city status, is earmarked for a special economic zone, and fast becoming a regional air transport hub…
6 Tips to Manage Workplace Burnout
At one time or the other, many people have experienced stress from excessive workplace pressure. No matter the job description, there are times it could demand too much, which might trigger burnout even if you love the job. There might be pressure to meet a deadline, prepare a slide to close a deal with a…
NAC Partners KidzCan to Raise Money for Childhood Anti- Cancer Initiatives
By Joyce Mukucha National AIDS Council (NAC) in partnership with Zimbabwe Professional Golfers Association (ZPGA) and KidzCan have joined hands in the 2021 NAC PRO-AM Golf Fundraising Tournament aimed at raising at least USD100 000 which will go towards the purchase of chemotherapy and diagnostics medicines for children. The three-day Pro-AM golf tournament which…
Community Engagement Approaches Vital to supporting Robust Implementation within the COVID-19 Response.
By Joyce Mukucha Well-implemented community engagement strategies have been described as fundamental to support designing of interventions, building trust and community entry during COVID-19 prevention and control responses. Recently speaking during a media Science Cafe on COVID-19 vaccine program in Zimbabwe, the Executive Director for Community Working Group on Health(CWGH), Itai Rusike said the global…
ZGC Hails Rural Women’s Participation in Food Security and Poverty Reduction
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) says rural women play a key role in global economies which include rural development, food production and poverty eradication. ZGC said this while celebrating the 2021 edition of the International Day of Rural Women on the 15th of October which was running under the theme, “Rural Women…
FORUS Party tackles COVID-19-induced urban poverty
The Freedom of Rights Under Sovereign (FORUS) Party has commenced a nationwide exercise beginning in the City of Harare’s high-density suburbs where it is providing food hampers to vulnerable families struggling to meet their daily food needs due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Current statistics indicate that COVID-19 is aggravating Zimbabwe’s already severe…
ZUJ Launches COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Journalists
By Joyce Mukucha The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) with the support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the European Union launched Covid-19 Online Safety Guidelines, a guide to health and safety for journalists reporting during the global pandemic in the country. These health and safety guidelines are part of ZUJ’s…
Gender and Media Connect trains journalists on COVID-19 reporting
Staff Writer In the quest to capacitate media practitioners with skills to effectively report crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and other health-related stories, a non-governmental organization that primarily advances the cause of women media practitioners as well as empowering women through the media, Gender and Media Connect (GMC) conducted a half-day virtual Health Reporting…
A desperate mother appeals for assistance
By Ronnie Chisamba Harare: A 34-year-old single mother is in dire need of assistance to enable her to improve the life of her daughter who has down syndrome and cerebral palsy. The woman’s child is 15 years old. A resident of Epworth, Angeline Mukodzeri says she was once married but was later abandoned…
Researchers, Scientists Remain Optimistic Despite Failure of Imbokodo Vaccine
By Joyce Mukucha Following the discontinuation announcement of the HVTN 705 / HPX2008 trial which is also known as the Imbokodo study, scientists said they will remain positive about finding a solution to prevent HIV infection. The study which started in 2017 and ended in June 2020 was aimed at testing the efficacy of vaccines…