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UN Summit on Sustainable Development Goals kickstarts ambitious action to deliver for people and the planet
States, businesses and civil society gear up for decisive decade for Agenda 2030 Four years after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and with efforts off track for meeting its objectives, world leaders today called for a decade of ambitious action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 and announced…
High Court orders Magombeyi to be evacuated to SA for specialist treatment
By Kumbirai Mafunda High Court Judge Justice Happias Zhou on Tuesday 24 September 2019 interdicted Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) from preventing Dr Peter Magombeyi, the leader of Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) from leaving Zimbabwe to access medical services in South Africa. ZRP had on Monday 23 September 2019 prevented Dr Magombeyi from travelling to…
Harare water crisis: MDC, CHRA voice concern
As the Harare water crisis deepens, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) have voiced concern over what they termed interference by authorities for political expedience over prioritising the lives of the people. MDC Secretary General Chalton Hwende and the party’s Local Government Secretary, Elias Mudzuri today held a…
Harare Water Challenges Persist As Authorities Engage Public
By Tatenda Mujeyi The Community Water Alliance has engaged citizens in a dialogue set to negotiate possible ways to deal with the persisting City water challenges. The dialogue which sought to inform on the growing water challenges was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Harare, Combined Harare Residents Association, other key stakeholders and residents. The…
Billions at Play describes Workable Solutions for Africa’s Infrastructure Challenges
Leading African energy attorney NJ Ayuk does not believe in handouts as a long-term strategy for impoverished people or nations. But he does think that the companies working on the continent have a responsibility to help their host nations build the infrastructure necessary to expand industrialization. Bruce Falkenstein, Joint Operations Manager of License Management &…
Ebola DRC: MSF calls for independent, international committee for Ebola vaccination
More than a year into the ongoing Ebola outbreak in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the disease has killed over 2,100 people. The mortality rate is 67%, comparable with the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak – when neither therapeutic treatments nor a highly effective vaccine were available, unlike today. As many as 40% of the deaths…
Improving legal and policy framework alleviates plight of PWDs
By Byron Mutingwende The law and policy framework is very important in improving the lives of people with disabilities (PWDs). Speaking during a breakfast meeting on disability awareness raising, Mr. Abraham Mateta, a disability advocate, said the main challenge that PWDs organisations have been facing was to encourage conversations that excluded policymakers. The…
PROWEB partners Elena Barraquer Foundation For Free Cataract Surgeries
The Professional Women, Women Executives and Business Women’s Forum (PROWEB) and the Elena Barraquer Foundation has partnered with the Zimbabwe Defence Forces through the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs in the Cabinet of Zimbabwe Cde Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri, to operate on cataracts. Addressing journalists in Harare on 18 September 2019, Florence Ziumbe, the PROWEB…
Media urged to address stigma related to infertility
By Byron Mutingwende and Tatenda Mujeyi First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa on Monday 16 September 2019 said the media plays an important role in addressing issues of stigma relating to infertility. She was addressing a health media training workshop where she rallied the media to bring out the message that ‘infertility affects men…
High Court hears application to ascertain whereabouts of missing medical doctor
By Kumbirai Mafunda The High Court will today Monday 16 September 2019 hear an urgent chamber application filed by the family of a missing medical doctor seeking an order compelling Zimbabwean authorities to account for the whereabouts of Dr Peter Magombeyi, after he was abducted by some unknown assailants on Saturday 14 September 2019. Elizabeth…
Drought Affecting Gardening Schemes in Shurugwi
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Gardening schemes that have been assisting Shurugwi residents with food and vegetables have been affected by drought. A group of 29 villagers established a garden project called “Tirivamwe” to avoid serious food shortages in their area. The gardening project, established to cater for orphans, vulnerable people and local widows most…
Sanganai/Hlanganani: Musimboti African Medicine in Bulawayo providing traditional community health services
By Byron Mutingwende The Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo has gone a gear up by including medicinal tourism among the exhibitors. Spiked Online Media while touring stands at the on-going showcase caught up with Musimboti Health Centre whose owner said medical tourism has low-hanging fruits to support the wellbeing of the citizenry in pursuit…
Psycho-Social Support Programmes for Cyclone Idai Victims
By Joyce Mukucha Following Cyclone Idai which struck Zimbabwe in March 2019 causing extensive damage in Manicaland, psychosocial support is being extended to the victims to guarantee individuals and communities heal, adapt, accept and cope with the situation caused by the disaster. In an interview, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Manicaland Honourable…
A new refuse truck for Gweru City Council
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Gweru City Council (GCC) yesterday commissioned a new refuse truck in a bid to keep the city clean by using the truck to collect refuse in the surrounding areas. The refuse truck is a 19 cubic metre and it is hoped for going a long way in saving the city…
People living with HIV applaud the CAGs strategy
People who are living with HIV have praised the Community ART Groups strategy which aims to overcome patient barriers to accessing treatment and to decrease healthcare workers’ workload by encouraging members of the same community to take turns to collect refills for all group members from the health facility. Speaking to Spiked Online Media, patients…
CHRA opposed to unilateral increases on water charges
In light of the continued unilateral decisions (which continue to affect residents) at the Harare City Council, the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has said it is seriously considering the public litigation route. Recently, on September 9, 2019, council issued, a ‘proposal’ to increase water charges from RTGs0.80 to RTGs7.00 on the justification that…
Old Mutual Insurance launches emergency rescue service
Old Mutual, Zimbabwe’s leading insurance provider, has partnered with ACE Air and Ambulance Pvt Ltd to offer an emergency air and road ambulance medical rescue package to its existing and new customers with effect from 1 September 2019. In his opening remarks at the launch, Old Mutual Insurance Company Managing Director, Shepherd Fungura, said that…
ICT stakeholders deliberate on health effects of EMF radiation
Information communication technology (ICT) stakeholders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are meeting in the resort town of Victoria Falls to deliberate on the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) to users of telecommunication equipment and come up with measures to ensure a safe environment for telecoms users. Officially opening the meeting in Victoria…
TICAD Pledges to Spur More Investments in Global Health
The Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) made a strong pledge by Africa and Japan to invest in health in efforts to end infectious diseases, strengthen health systems and deliver universal health coverage. In the final Yokohama declaration, TICAD7 resolved to invest to reinforce primary health care and promote resilient health systems, including…
CSCJF blames sanctions for fuelling economic crisis in Zimbabwe
By Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Participants at a discussion that was recently held at the Gweru Memorial Library by the Civil Society and Churches Joint Forum (CSCJF) blamed sanctions for fuelling Zimbabwe’s economic crisis. Whilst members of the forum blamed sanctions, many people were of the view that corruption and bad governance were the twin…
NAC urges men to continuously seek medical services to combat spread of HIV
By Nyasha Mutena The National AIDS Council has intensified the fight against HIV and AIDS by imploring men to seek HIV and AIDS services and engage in systematic dialogues through the behaviour change communication strategy, a platform to develop positive behaviours, promote and sustain individual, community and societal behaviour change to end the pandemic. In…
Minister concerned about lives lost due to high healthcare charges
Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo has said he would prefer not to gazette fees for health services with no foreign currency component but might have to do so, as Government cannot continue watching people suffering and dying. In a speech read on his behalf by United Bulawayo Hospitals chief executive Nonhlanhla Ndlovu at…
CWGH urges government to engage doctors to avert looming strike action
The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has urged the government and doctors to re-engage to avert the impending strike that could plunge the country’s already ailing health sector further into crisis, with patients being the major victims. Government doctors last week gave notice that they would go on strike following their rejection of a…
Under blockade and in isolation: Treating Gaza’s infections
MSF is dealing with immense challenges while treating many people who have developed bone infections after having been shot by the Israeli army during protests in Gaza over the last year. These infections are adding to the already complicated path to recovery that these injured must tread. Their serious and complex wounds require months –…
Shurugwi residents plead for ZUPCO buses
Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) Villagers from Dorset and Damba in Shurugwi have asked the government to introduce the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) buses in the remote areas of the district as they are finding it hard to travel due to unaffordable prices by commuter omnibus buses. Exorbitant fares by kombi operators have increased by…
Parirenyatwa Radiotherapy Machines Dysfunctional
By Joyce Mukucha Despite the fact that Parirenyatwa Hospital has been profoundly refurbished, it has become worrisome that all the machines at the radio therapy centre are defunct thereby affecting service delivery. Speaking during an assessment tour of the maternity wards, radiology, and other sections of the hospital that have been refurbished, Minister of Health…
Present Virtuous Customer Care: Health professionals urged
By Joyce Mukucha It is the responsibility of all health professionals in different hospitals to ensure that customer care is given to patients guaranteeing that they are treated with respect, courtesy and their esteem is preserved, a senior government official has said. In his remarks during the Customer Care Championship Awards in Harare on the…
Yemen: MSF admits 51 wounded casualties within a few hours amid chaos in Aden
Wednesday 28 August saw heavy fighting in Aden between various armed groups, principally forces loyal to President Hadi opposing the southern separatist movement. In the space of a few hours, Doctors Without Borders’ (MSF) teams admitted 51 wounded casualties. 10 were dead on arrival. “It’s total chaos here. There was fighting in the…
NAC in HIV anti-stigma clean up campaign
Abigail Mzimbawakhe (Midlands Correspondent) In a bid to fight HIV, the National AIDS Council (NAC) recently joined forces with Gweru artists and DJs to carry out an HIV anti-stigma clean-up campaign at Mkoba 6 Shopping Centre. NAC District AIDS Coordinator, Murari Hwingwiri said the clean-up campaign was mainly aimed at dragging attention of the people…
UN Agencies in Zimbabwe delivering as one as Parajuli concludes tour of duty
During Mr. Bishow Parajuli, the UN Resident Coordinator’s tour of duty in Zimbabwe for nearly five years, the focus of the UN Development System has been on building and strengthening national and local capacities to deliver quality public and social services, advance right-to-development, climate action and humanitarian response (disaster risk reduction and mitigation), address HIV…
Gavi should stop awarding special funds to Pfizer and GSK for pneumonia vaccine
More children can be protected against the number one childhood killer disease if Gavi reserves its special funding to promote a new affordable version of pneumonia vaccine Doctors Wwithout Borders (MSF) urges Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to reserve its remaining funds for pneumonia vaccine under the Advanced Market Commitment (AMC) for a new manufacturer…
ZiCHIRe advancing SRHR at 2019 Harare Agricultural Show
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe Community Health Intervention Research (ZiCHIRe) true to its mandate is exhibiting at the 2019 Harare Agricultural Show where it is providing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and knowledge to the public. The ZiCHIRe main thrust is focusing on the Sista2Sista Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in line with…
“We feel humbled by their courage” – a day in the clinic onboard the Ocean Viking
By Stefanie, Medical Team Leader onboard Ocean Viking “After each of the four rescues, our MSF medical team completes a primary medical assessment, examining the medical needs of the rescued people. As well as assessing the physical scars, wounds and other conditions requiring immediate medical attention, we identify those who require additional psychological support….
Vaya using 400 buses daily to ferry nurses, doctors to work for free
Vaya has kept its promise to ferry nurses, doctors and other public healthcare workers for free, by deploying more than 400 Vaya Shuttle buses. CEO for Vaya Zimbabwe Mrs Dorothy Zimuto said they were ramping up the service so that all hospitals and clinics are covered nationwide. “The Shuttle bus service is now in full…
Cyclone Idai: Zimbabwe’s disaster preparedness worrisome
Cyclone idai painted a worrying picture about Zimbabwe’s disaster preparedness and risk management framework, Miriam Chikukwa, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Public Works and National Housing has said. This emerged at a Cyclone Idai stakeholder discussant dialogue meeting organised by Oxfam in Zimbabwe to commemorate the World Humanitarian Day –…
Mabvuku Residents Criticise Authorities For Allowing Wetlands Invasion
By Tendai Guvamombe The Harare City Council and the Environmental Management Agency are under fire for allowing invasion of wetlands in the old suburbs of Mabvuku and Tafara amid reports that residents are grappling with water shortages as springs drying are up. This was revealed on Thursday last week during a meeting on Wetlands Preservation…
Third new TB drug in over half a century must be affordable
Approved as part of a novel shorter treatment regimen, the new drug pretomanid could be a lifesaver for people with XDR-TB, but MSF warns it must be made affordable to make a real difference Doctors Without Borders (MSF) welcomed today’s approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a combination regimen containing a…
Remove age of consent limit to accessing reproductive health services: COMPASS-ACT
By Owami Sithole Adolescents continue to experience challenges in accessing reproductive health services be it in schools and communities because of a limit imposed by the age of consent law in Zimbabwe, COMPASS-ACT has said. This has led to challenges such as unwanted pregnancies, HIV and AIDS, abortions and STIs among adolescents. Munyaradzi Chimwara, the…
MSF rescues 251 people in the Mediterranean Sea
Two weeks ago, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) resumed its Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. In partnership with SOS MEDITERRANEE, the new ship Ocean Viking sailed to the Central Mediterranean Sea at the end of July. Over the weekend the Ocean Viking performed three rescues in three days in the SAR area and has now a…
If GMO is the future, it needs to be sanitised
By The New Times A very important meeting is taking place in Kigali but many are unaware how much its outcomes could be worth billions and what’s at stake. Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue is being held at a time when the continent is at its lowest food-secure stage and things are not made any…
How Does a Stainless Steel Crown Save a Baby Tooth?
As parents, we all dread the phrase “your child has cavities.” However, it is essential to understand that most of the school-aged children suffer from dental cavities; research indicates 45% of children suffer from dental cavities. Cavities are prevalent among kids because the enamel isn’t as thick as in adults hence more prone to infections….
Everyone needs to help achieve 2030 vision, Health Minister says
Everyone has a role to play in helping Zimbabwe achieve the vision of becoming a middle income economy by 2030, Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo said on Friday, when he toured the newly renovated Cimas Medical Laboratory in Harare. Speaking after touring the laboratory, which has been re-equipped as well as refurbished,…
Zimbabwe Launches Revised Humanitarian Appeal to Respond to Increased Vulnerabilities
With new evidence of increasing vulnerabilities in Zimbabwe as a result of climate and economic shocks, the Government, the United Nations and the humanitarian partners felt the urgency to revise the appeal to cover the multi-sectoral humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable communities up to April 2020. UN Resident Coordinator, Ambassador Bishow Parajuli made the…
Zimnat helps Epworth school improve its sanitation
Zimnat, one of the country’s leading insurance and financial services groups, on Friday (August 2) handed over an ablution block for girls to Chizungu Primary School in Epworth. Zimnat undertook the construction of the ablution block in partnership with Fund a Child’s Education Zimbabwe (FACEZ), a non-profit making organisation that assists marginalised and underprivileged children….
MSF’s ‘Access Campaign’ marks 20 years of work to secure medical innovation and access to affordable medicines
The international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) this year marks the 20th anniversary of founding its ‘Access Campaign,’ which has been working to secure access to affordable medicines, diagnostics and vaccines, including promoting their research and development, for people in MSF’s care and beyond. Marking this milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on…