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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…
Nurses and doctors to get free transport from Vaya
Nurses and doctors at hospitals throughout Zimbabwe are set to get free transport for 30 days as Vaya once again rolls out exciting new services. These are a car-sharing service called Vaya Carpool and a minibus service called Vaya Shuttle. Both services will be launched on the 15th of August. The Vaya Carpool will be…
Harare residents up in arms with City Council
OWN CORRESPONDENT Internecine fights are the order of the day in Harare where residents feel that the City Council has abdicated its duty of providing efficient service delivery at a time when economic hardships have lowered the standards of living for the citizens. A survey by this publication revealed that some Harare residents are calling…
ZLHR, Community Water Alliance concerned over typhoid outbreak
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) and Community Water Alliance (CWA) have expressed great concern over recent reports of an outbreak of typhoid in some parts of Harare’s high-density suburbs. According to media reports and monitoring reports by CWA’s health monitors, typhoid cases have been recently recorded in some of Harare’s high-density suburbs. More…
Ebola, one year into the outbreak urgent action is required
As the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DRC is entering its second year, the situation on the ground is concerning. In July, between 80 and 100 people were diagnosed with the disease each week. Uganda saw its first Ebola patients who had travelled from DRC in June, while Goma, a city of 1.5…
ZUNDAF registers significant progress despite economic challenges
By Byron Mutingwende The Zimbabwe United Nations Development Assistance Framework (ZUNDAF) has recorded significant progress regardless of the current economic challenges, which have been exacerbated by climate change effects, Dr. Misheck Sibanda, the Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet has said. In a speech read on his behalf at the High Level…
Medical aid societies paying on time but can’t match US$-based prices
Medical aid societies affiliated to the Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe are paying healthcare service providers at least once a month and in some cases twice a month, AHFoZ has said. However, because most healthcare service providers are benchmarking their fees in United State dollars and using the prevailing exchange rate to charge…
9 Tips for Moms When Their Kids Have Toothaches
By Health Correspondent Being a mother is the most pious emotion ever created! But when you are expecting, you get all kinds of expert suggestions about prenatal and postnatal care. Though one thing that no one ever cares to prepare you for is the fact that once you become a mom, you become a multi-tasker…
Fayaz King Appointed UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Field Results and Innovation
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Fayaz King of Zimbabwe as Assistant Secretary-General to serve as the Deputy Executive Director, Field Results and Innovation for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Mr Fayaz King will succeed Shanelle Hall of the United States, to whom the Secretary-General and UNICEF are grateful for…
North-East Nigeria: A decade of conflict takes heavy toll on the population, many people now suffering from mental illness
Effects of a decade long conflict in Borno State begin to show as some of 1,8 million displaced people now suffer from mental illnesses. The effects of a decade long conflict in Northeast Nigeria between the military and armed groups, are beginning to show as some of the 1,8 million displaced people, are now suffering…
Prof Hendrik Streeck announced as the Local Scientific Chair of IAS 2021
The International AIDS Society (IAS) yesterday announced that Professor Hendrik Streeck is the Local Scientific Chair of the 11th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2021), which takes place in Berlin, Germany, on 18-21 July 2021. Professor Streeck is the Director of the Institute for HIV Research at the University Hospital, Medical Faculty University Duisburg-Essen,…
Touch Road Facilitates Business Tourist Arrivals
By Tatenda Mujeyi Touch Road Holdings facilitated the arrival of over sixty business tourists and the signing of sister-city partnerships in Harare yesterday. Touch Road Holdings which signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Tourism has continued its gesture by luring over 60 business tourists and political dignitaries. “Allow me to commend Touch…
Clean City changing the face of Budiriro, Glenview
By Byron Mutingwende The high-density suburbs of Budiriro and Glenview that have been touted as the epicentre of cholera and typhoid due to uncollected waste are now epitomes of hygiene thanks to Clean City programme being spearheaded by Econet Wireless. About three months ago, the area around Budiriro 5 adjacent to the OK…
Outstanding researchers and young investigators recognised for innovations and new insights in HIV science
The International AIDS Society (IAS) announced recipients of prizes and awards at the 10th IAS Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2019) yesterday. These recognise innovation in HIV research, leadership in protecting human rights and the most promising work by an emerging generation of early-career scientists. The honourees will take the stage in Mexico City this…
2019 OFID Annual Award for Development recognises Vida Duti’s remarkable WASH work in Ghana
Duti attended a presentation ceremony at The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID)’s headquarters during the 40th Annual Session of the organisation’s Ministerial Council in Vienna The 2019 The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) (http://www.OFID.org/)Annual Award for Development has been conferred upon Vida Duti, in recognition of her remarkable work in striving for sustainable water,…
In honour of Mandela, Canada can step up the fight against HIV
By Ndileka Mandela “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Those are the words of my grandfather, Nelson Mandela. On Thursday, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Mandela…
Report: World hunger, obesity still climbing
By Susan Reidy NEW YORK, NEW YORK, U.S. — For the third year in a row, the number of people going hungry has increased, according to the latest The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report. An estimated 820 million people did not have enough to eat in 2018, up from 811 million…