IOM scales up plans to address the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on the over 200 000 returning migrants

Since the onset of the COVID-19 in March 2020, approximately 200 000 migrants have returned to Zimbabwe. These migrants have returned to the very communities which led them to look for a better life elsewhere and have no livelihood opportunities to sustain their return and overall socio-economic stability. In response, IOM Zimbabwe is scaling up…

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Facebook, WHO launch campaign against COVID-19 misinformation

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Facebook (www.Facebook.com) has been working to connect people to accurate information and reduce misinformation on its platforms. Last month it announced the biggest worldwide campaign (https://bit.ly/3cGJamf) to promote authoritative information about Covid-19 vaccines – working to remove false vaccine claims, reduce the distribution of inaccurate health information, and inform people about…

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The Future Of Healthcare Design – Outside The Point Of Care

By Bertalan Meskó, MD, PhD When talking about the future of healthcare, we also have to talk about the future designs of the institutions providing medical services. However, with digital health technologies that democratise access to care, the point of care will not be limited to healthcare institutions. It will rather be split into two;…

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Public Health Lock-down Order: Further Relaxation of Lock-down

By Veritas On the 16th March, the Cabinet agreed to further relaxations in the national lock-down.  According to the post-Cabinet press briefing: “Cabinet … agreed that all sporting activities will now resume and observe Standard Operating Procedures.  Restaurants are now allowed to open for sit-ins at 50% sitting capacity, under strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.  Those found breaking…

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Zimbabwe succeeded in bending AIDS epidemic trajectory: Global AIDS Monitoring Report

The Global AIDS Monitoring Report has shown that Zimbabwe has dramatically succeeded in bending the trajectory of the AIDS epidemic, and achieved all the three 90s fast-track targets. This was revealed yesterday by Dr. Bernard Madzima, the Chief Executive Officer of the National AIDS Council (NAC) at a meeting held at the NAC headquarters to…

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GBV cases double during the COVID-19 pandemic: Musasa Project

The Musasa Project recorded a two-fold increase in gender-based violence (GBV) cases between 2019 and 2020, the organisation’s advocacy and communication officer, Rotina Mafume-Musara has said. Mafume-Musara was addressing journalists at the two-day community reporting workshop organised by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) that kicked off in Harare yesterday. Musasa offers among other services,…

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Women’s Month: National Gender and HIV Technical Working Group calls for unity

The National Gender and HIV Technical Working Group is calling on its members to unite and stand together as one to address the challenges they are facing during this Women’s Month and beyond. The technical working group is comprised of, among others, the National AIDS Council, Women’s Action Group, The AIDS and Arts Foundation (TAAF)…

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First anniversary of Chikuku Development Initiative: Community records positive dividends

As the Chikuku Development Initiative celebrates its first anniversary, the community is the biggest beneficiary with many positives to point at. “We say Ebenezar – Thus far the Lord has brought us. Upon retirement, Prof. Mufunda – the pioneer of the Chikuku Rural Hospital Initiative, sacrifices time off his busy schedule to visit and offer medical…

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COVID-19: Artiste Sarah Dee Adopts Multiple Business Ventures

By Desire Tshuma As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc in the economy, Sarah Dee, a female artist has diversified into business ventures to cushion herself against the poverty induced by the pandemic Public performances in the arts industry have been put on hold since the inception of the Covid-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe in March 2020,…

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Foreign Affairs Committee Sends Bass Resolution On COVID Collaboration With Africa To House Floor

Yesterday, the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted unanimously to send House Resolution 245 to the House Floor. The resolution calls for renewed, decisive, and robust international collaboration and coordination to fight COVID-19 across Africa and was introduced last week by Congressmember Karen Bass, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Africa. “I want to…

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Two-thirds of Africans will accept to be vaccinated against COVID-19: Africa CDC survey

Two-thirds of Africans will accept COVID-19 vaccines, according to the Partnership for Evidence-Based Response to Covid-19 (PERC) survey Across the continent, two-thirds of the citizens interviewed expressed willingness to accept COVID-19 vaccines.   But the sentiment has varied across the continent. In the 19 member countries surveyed, 91% of the people surveyed in Morocco were…

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About 12 Million Women Fail to Access Reproductive Health Services due to Covid-19:UNFPA

Nearly 12 million women in 115 countries lost access to contraception due to disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic over the past year leading to 1.4 million unintended pregnancies, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA new data has revealed. In a statement, UNFPA pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has been the fastest-moving…

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New multi-drug-resistant TB regimen superior to older, more difficult treatment options

A clinical trial to find a better treatment for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) stopped enrolling patients last week after its independent data safety and monitoring board indicated that the regimen being studied was superior to current treatment options. The board recommended that the trial be stopped early as more patient data was extremely unlikely to change…

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Higherlife Foundation hands over maternal health medical equipment

HARARE – In partnership with The ELMA Group of Foundations, Higherlife Foundation is this week undertaking its second series of handovers of maternal health medical equipment to seven hospitals across Zimbabwe. The equipment is set to boost the health and safety of mothers and babies during delivery and reduce postnatal risks. “The delivery and use…

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Lessons from COVID-19 and recommendations on digital preparedness against future pandemics

By Dr. Jenfan Muswere (Minister of ICT, Postal, and Courier Services) We have learnt many lessons from Covid 19 about the digital divides, irrespective of whether the digital divide is between countries, persons of different economic background, genders, rural and urban populations, or institutions. COVID-19 has made people and businesses rely more on technology. Governments,…

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NAC, ZICHIRe train Brotha2Brotha mentors

The National AIDS Council (NAC) and the Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Behavioural Change Programme (ZiCHIRe BC) are training Brotha2Brotha mentors to capacitate them to provide comprehensive health information to youths. Speaking to Spiked Online Media during a training workshop of mentors at Lake Chivero today, Obey Mukorera, the ZICHIRe-BC Programme Officer said available evidence…

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Tanyaradzwa Masiyiwa honoured

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Co-founder of Simba Education, Tanyaradzwa Elizabeth Masiyiiwa has been awarded the Global Impact Award by the Global African Awards(GAA)in appreciating of her work and efforts in leadership and community circles. Other honorary award recipients will be presented with their awards on the virtual event, which will be live-streamed on…

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Are we on track for a Green Recovery? Not yet

The report, Are We Building Back Better? Evidence from 2020 and Pathways for Inclusive Green Recovery Spending, calls for governments to invest more sustainably and tackle inequalities as they stimulate growth in the wake of the devastation wrought by the pandemic. The most comprehensive analysis of COVID-19-related fiscal rescue and recovery efforts by 50 leading economies so far,…

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ZICHIRe-BC in COVID-19 Vaccines Sensitisation Drive

The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research Behavioural Change (ZICHIRe-BC) Programme is driving a COVID-19 sensitisation drive in Harare and Mashonaland East Provinces. Speaking to this publication on 10 March 2021 when Zimbabwe had 36,341 confirmed coronaviruses (COVID-19) cases and 1,489 deaths, Mr Walter Chikanya, the Programme Director of ZiCHIRe-BC said as an essential service provider…

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UNICEF Applauded for Strengthening Zimbabwe’s Health and Education Sectors

By Joyce Mukucha The Government of Zimbabwe has commended the unwavering support shown by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for working and supporting the nation’s education and health sectors. In an interview with journalists in Harare on Thursday, Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga who also serves as the Minister of Health and Child…

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Cyclone Idai: China invests $1,24 million in women’s health in affected districts

The Government of China and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) today handed over reproductive health medical equipment and medicines as part of the US$1,24 million support to the Government of Zimbabwe‘s Health Assistance Project for Women and Girls in Zimbabwe Affected by Tropical Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts. The objective of the…

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AWiM Salutes Female Journalists for Remaining Vigilant During Covid-19

By Joyce Mukucha As it joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day on Monday, African Women in Media (AWiM) honoured and applauded female journalists who have held the fort throughout the Covid-19 pandemic as they continue to show love and dedication for journalism. The Chief Executive Officer for AWiM Yemisi Akinbobola said despite…

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Scope for pushing knowledge boundaries by domesticating indigenous foods

By Charles Dhewa Good rainfall seasons across Africa are not only characterized by an abundance of domesticated crops and livestock but an increase in the availability of non-domesticated natural food resources. Such resources range from edible insects to indigenous fruits, tubers, vegetables, mushrooms, and small indigenous animals. While some are prevalent in high rainfall regions,…

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Zimbabwe COVID-19 Health Booths Project Ameliorating The Pandemic

Compiled by Dr. Martin Chitsama – Project National Coordinator ZimCovid-19 Health Booths Project INTRODUCTION On January 30, 2020, the Director-General of the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Up to mid-February 2021, more than 100 million people have been infected by…

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We should be each other’s bridge for success: Women

By Joyce Mukucha Women in Zimbabwe have joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day stressing the need to remain determined, focused, and optimistic as well as supporting and empowering each other during these unprecedented times caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the theme for International Women’s Day “Women in leadership:…

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About 2,5 billion People to Experience Hearing Challenge by 2050: WHO

By Joyce Mukucha As the world commemorated the World Hearing Day on March 3 that ran under the theme “Hearing Care for ALL! Screen, Rehabilitate, Communicate”, the World Health Organisation (WHO) in its first World Report on Hearing, released Tuesday warned that approximately 2.5 billion people worldwide or 1 in 4 people will be living…

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IOM, Embassy of Sweden strengthen COVID-19 IPC, WASH in Beitbridge

BEITBRIDGE– With the Embassy of Sweden’s support, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) supported the Municipality of Beitbridge and the Department of Immigration at Beitbridge border post in strengthening COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and temporary water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities. The Municipality was provided with 150 street bins and assisted with the…

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Continue wearing face masks after getting COVID-19 vaccines: Prof Elopy Sibanda

By Desire Tshuma Professor Elopy Sibanda who owns GAMMA medical laboratories has urged people to continue observing World Health Organisation (WHO) regulations including the wearing of face masks even after getting the vaccine. Zimbabwe received the first batch of 200 000 COVID-19 vaccine doses from China a fortnight ago. Other vaccines are expected to arrive…

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Restaurants business on the brink of collapse as operations remain banned

Zimbabwe’s restaurant trade is teetering on the brink of collapse, following a year of closure or partial operation, and with no end to the crisis in sight. Restaurant Operators’ Association of Zimbabwe president Bongai Zamchiya says the non-operational or partial-operational status of restaurants since March last year has created a massive problem for the trade…

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