Health
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Merck Foundation marks “World Hypertension Day” by providing 760 scholarships for future Cardiovascular, Diabetes, and Endocrinology experts
These 760 scholarships are part of the total 1810 scholarships Merck Foundation provided to doctors from 52 countries in 42 critical and underserved medical specialties Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) in partnership with African First Ladies and Ministries of Health and Medical societies provided more than 760 scholarships of one-year Post-Graduate Diploma and two-year Master Degree in…
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Solar power installations are saving lives at 6 hospitals in Sierra Leone
Six hospitals have been electrified with solar and battery systems under the Sierra Leone Healthcare Electrification Project The project, implemented by SEforALL and partners, has helped ensure hospitals have a reliable power supply for life-saving medical equipment around the clock SEforALL is rallying other stakeholders to urgently invest in renewable energy solutions to transform the…
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AHFoZ Conference on Health slated for September
The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) will host its Annual “All Stakeholders Conference on Health”, from 4-7 September 2024, at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls. This prestigious event will bring together medical aid societies, healthcare professionals, policymakers, suppliers, medical aid member representatives, and all stakeholders from across the country and beyond,…
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UNICEF calls for USD 84.9 million to respond to El Nino emergency in Zimbabwe
UNICEF’s appeal will provide emergency support to 866,000 children UNICEF is urgently appealing for USD 84.9 million to fund its emergency response aimed at assisting children and women affected by the El Nino crisis in Zimbabwe. This funding will provide life-saving interventions to 1.34 million people, including 866,000 children, amidst a complex humanitarian crisis exacerbated…
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AUDA-NEPAD, JICA Report highlights importance of building resilient healthcare systems
Driving healthcare innovation and accessibility in Africa A new report led by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), highlights key steps healthcare ventures, investors and policymakers can take to foster growth, innovation, and resilience within Africa’s healthcare sector. 28 early- and growth-stage African healthcare ventures have been supported by the Home-Grown Solutions Accelerator over the…
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NetOne, First Lady bankroll Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Centre
The people of Chiweshe in Mashonaland Central Province witnessed the opening of the Maria Theresa ZimSmart Community E-Commerce and E-Health Center, inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. A. Mnangagwa, with financial support from leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, NetOne. “This center offers a ray of hope for the community, symbolizing a transformative leap towards digital inclusion.…
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Climate change has a profound impact on children: UNICEF
As Zimbabwe faces the effects of climate-induced El Niño, UNICEF is taking proactive steps to highlight the profound impact of climate change on children. Under our climate campaign “Invest in Climate, Invest in Children!” we are launching a petition to urge government entities, development partners, and the private sector to prioritise children in their climate…
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SADC to launch STG App for HIV and AIDS Treatment
06 May 2024, Gaborone, Botswana: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will launch the integrated electronic Standard Treatment Guidelines Application (STG App) for HIV and AIDS. The App which will be launched on 8th May 2024 in Maseru, the Kingdom of Lesotho, is designed to optimise treatment outcomes and improve regulatory and supply chain processes…
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ZAOGA keeps the legacy of late Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti alive
Writes Ronnie Chisamba The passing on of Archibishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti has not deterred the ZAOGA church from keeping the late visionary’s vision of a better world for all alive, regardless of race, tribe, or origin. A walkathon was held at Grange Christian School – in the capital – on Saturday morning last week,…
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Scientists work to make healthier white bread
Scientists are trying to create a new type of bread that is just as healthy as wholemeal but looks and tastes like its white counterpart. Aimed at lovers of white bread, the project has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food. The researchers plan to add small amounts of…
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Funding boost of $36.5m will help eliminate blinding disease in Africa
Plans to eliminate the blinding disease, trachoma, from 16 African countries, including Zimbabwe, have been boosted with $36.5m in new funding. Twelve of the countries supported through the Accelerate programme, led by the non-profit Sightsavers, hope to eliminate trachoma by 2027 and three will make significant progress towards this goal in that time. Trachoma begins…
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FHI 360 and partners introduce injectable HIV prevention method as part of research study
CATALYST, a multiyear study, aims to assess the delivery of multiple PrEP methods to women
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Mozambique to introduce vaccination against Malaria in June
Writes Charles Mangwiro MAPUTO (Mozambique) Mozambique could begin the Malaria vaccine in June as part of a strategic bid to reduce deaths from the mosquito-transmitted disease which killed 356 people last year alone out of 13.2 million cases. Mozambique’s Health Minister, Armindo Tiago, said the vaccine was approved by the World Health Organization in October…
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NDS1 falls on private sector, government collaboration: Cimas CEO Vulindlela Ndlovu
Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer, Vulindlela Lester Ndlovu, has said the success of the government’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) blueprint falls squarely on the private sector working together with the government. Mr Ndlovu made the remarks on Wednesday addressing guests at the International Business Conference 2024 which is part of the weeklong Zimbabwe…
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World Liver Day 2024 campaign targets liver health awareness
Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Liver Day, observed on 19 April annually, is dedicated to spreading awareness about liver health and the prevention of liver diseases. The liver, an often underestimated organ, is crucial for maintaining overall health, performing over 500 vital functions in the body. Liver disease poses a significant health and socio-economic burden globally,…
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Cimas MEDLABS re-equips its laboratories to ensure timely tests results
STAFF REPORTER The country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas MEDLABS has embarked on a project to renovate and re-equip all its laboratories to ensure that tests are offered onsite in a bid to provide timely results across the country. Cimas MEDLABS is a designated Health Institution by the Medical Laboratory and…
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National Blood Service Zimbabwe honours women
Writes Chimeno Azriel The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) celebrated March, Women’s Month in style with the encouragement to the public to donate blood to save the lives of many. This was revealed during the commemoration to mark Women’s Month held in the capital city, Harare. Women play an important role in giving life. They…
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Schools conducting holiday lessons to face the music
Writes Elvis Dumba Chinhoyi – School authorities who are defying government directives on the ban on school holiday lessons will be dealt with accordingly. Many schools have disregarded the directive and are forcing parents to fork out money for their children to attend the holiday lessons. “The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education emphasizes the…
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MCAZ, ZRP joint operation nets illegal distributors of unregistered medicines
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Drugs and Narcotics Division, conducted a successful blitz in the Chikangwe area of Karoi, Mashonaland West Province. The operation was part of the Authority’s continued enforcement activities aimed at identified hotspots where individuals involved in the illegal distribution of unregistered…
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People living with NCDs call for investment into health during the World Health Day 2024
Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Health Day celebrated on the 8th of April every year is being commemorated this year under the theme: My Health, Mÿ Right. Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. Conflicts are devastating lives,…
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MSF calls for global emergency stockpile of Ebola treatments
A decade after the world’s deadliest outbreak, treatments have been developed but aren’t available to people who need them most.
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NBSZ and partners on a blood drive campaign
Writes Marlvin Ngiza The National Blood Services Zimbabwe in partnership with the Shincheonji Volunteers, Youth Vibes Afrika, and The City of Harare successfully hosted a blood drive initiative in Warren Park 1, Harare, on Saturday at a community outreach held at Magamba Hall. The partnership which was meant to mobilise people from the church, young…
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TACTiC: An unprecedented project to tackle tuberculosis among children
A new initiative aims to improve TB testing and treatment of children, who are particularly vulnerable to the potentially fatal disease. Every three minutes, a child dies from tuberculosis (TB) somewhere in the world. And more than half of all children with TB are never diagnosed. Upon the release of a new set of recommendations…
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UN hails Zimbabwe government’s stance on persons with disabilities
Harare – The government of Zimbabwe has been hailed for mainstreaming disability issues through the gazetting of the Persons with Disabilities Bill which will go a long way in upholding the principle of aiding meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in all facets of life. Ms. Fiona Adolu, a representative from the United Nations (UN)…
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Chitungwiza council to establish drugs rehabilitation centre
Writes Hopewell Chibvongodze Chitungwiza town council set to establish a drug rehabilitation centre to assist the community and government by treating drug and substance patients. This was said by the Chitungwiza Ward 16 councillor, Michael Mukashi when he spoke at the drug and substance abuse awareness campaign and march hosted by the Roman Catholic Church’s…
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World Kidney Day 2024 focuses on Kidney Health For All
Writes Jacob Ngwenya World Kidney Day is celebrated on the 14th of March every year. This year’s World Kidney Day is all about “Kidney Health for All: Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice”. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring equitable access to appropriate treatment and care…
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Cimas donates US$13K to Cancer Association of Zimbabwe
The country’s largest medical aid provider, Cimas Medical Aid, under their wellness brand iGO, has donated US$13,753.00 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe in the capital as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs. The donation was in the form of proceeds raised from the annual iGo half marathon powered by Cimas, held in November…
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Africans Can Solve TB, the Disease that Haunts us—Here’s How
Writes Khisi Mdluli I was born in Brakpan, Johannesburg, South Africa, and grew up in eSwatini (known then as Swaziland). People in these two countries share one predominant fear: unemployment. Other worries in these countries and others in the region include unwanted pregnancies, low income and food safety. The diseases that are dreaded the most are cancer…
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Rural districts health and education services in sorry state
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By Lloyd Rabaya Zimbabwe’s health and education service delivery is under scrutiny as the key sectors continue deteriorating, with rural populations suffering the most. Notwithstanding the deficit of the facilities nationwide, other issues were raised at a two-day Zimbabwe Coalition for Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) State of Local Authority Service delivery (Education and Health) workshop…
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Let’s Talk About Obesity and mental health during this World Obesity Day
Writes Jacob Ngwenya There is a need to leverage the power of World Obesity Day commemorated on the 4th of March every year to start cross-cutting conversations. This year’s theme is Let’s talk about obesity and…” The theme was left incomplete leaving a leeway for individuals and organizations to choose what they want to talk…
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Mother of three remains positive after four cancer operations
The 40-year-old mother of three who on Tuesday was one of the first three patients ever to be operated on in Zimbabwe using uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has had a long battle with cancer. She is the first person in Zimbabwe to have this operation using uniportal VATS, a technique developed by Spanish Professor…
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Post-budget expenditure tracking workshop kicks off in Kadoma
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By Lloyd Rabaya The post-budget expenditure tracking workshop between the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) and Parliament of Zimbabwe has kicked off in Kadoma today. The workshop is scrutinising the much-criticised 2024 National budget which was presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube, while mainly focusing on education…