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Artists, journalists have important role in mental wellness
By Byron Mutingwende “When I was involved in an accident, music helped me find myself because I was depressed for long. I had changed as far as I was concerned. My face was no longer the same. Some said my face became asymmetrical but with the support of family and friends I remained resolute….
Address menstruation challenges: Stakeholders urged
Byron Mutingwende Challenges faced by women and girls regarding menstruation should be addressed as an important component of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health, stakeholders were urged. The call was made on 6 June 2018 at the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) compound during the “Brown Bag” discussion series held under the theme,…
PEPFAR adds strength, endurance to Homeless World Cup preps
By the Zimbabwe Public Affairs Section of US Embassy (ZimPAS) The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) tested over 100 individuals for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and shared health information with over 1000 community members at the first preparatory tournament for the Homeless World Cup held in Harare’ Hatcliffe township June 2nd….
Nutrition key to national development
By Bishow Parajuli and Dr. Mohamed Ag Ayoya Malnutrition continues to be a challenge for many countries around the world. Globally, one in three people is malnourished in one form or another and about 815 million people, or one in ten, are suffering from chronic undernourishment. The various consequences of malnutrition are literally devastating. An…
Clubfoot deformity can be treated to avoid disability
By Byron Mutingwende Clubfoot is a deformity that can be treated and every child born with it should not necessarily end up with a lifelong disability, a senior ministry of health official has said. Mrs Ropafadzai Hove, the Director of Pharmacy Services in the Ministry of Health and Child Care who was standing…
MCBM enhances food and nutrition security and reduces stunting
By Byron Mutingwende As a reflection of Government’s commitment to the implementation and fulfilment of set targets of the development mantra, stakeholders recently held a progress review and planning meeting for the multi-sectoral community based model (MCB) to food and nutrition security for stunting reduction. In his remarks at the workshop held on…
Resilience building ensuring food security beyond climate change: ZPHCA
The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) in partnership with Huairou Commission and Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) is implementing the resilience building project to initiate innovative and sustainable grassroots women-led livelihoods projects to ensure food security beyond the changing climates. Speaking at a workshop in Harare on 29 May 2018 on exploring strategic…
IRI, NDI to observe Zimbabwean elections
In response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s public statements welcoming international observers to monitor the upcoming Zimbabwe elections, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are deploying a joint Zimbabwe International Election Observation Mission (ZIEOM) to observe the 2018 Zimbabwe elections. The IRI-NDI ZIEOM has opened an office in the Milton Park…
TMPC urges churches and traditional practitioners to register
By Gideon Madzikatidze The Traditional Medicines Practices Council (TMPC) chairman, Mr Friday Chisanyu has appealed to and urged African governments to promote and preserve universal utilisation of African Traditional Knowledge Systems for absolute realisation of development in vast cultures that the continent is endowed with. In commemorating Africa Day, TMPC urged traditional and faith…
UN Zimbabwe celebrates World Biodiversity day
The United Nations (UN) in Zimbabwe joined the rest of the World in commemorating the World Biodiversity Day yesterday. Biodiversity stretches from genetic diversity within a species of diversity within entire regions of ecosystems, encompassing micro- organisms, plants and animals. Biological diversity is under threat due to a number of factors ranging from population growth,…
UNFPA helps restore the dignity of women with Obstetric Fistula
A total of 397 women in Zimbabwe have benefitted from repair surgery conducted at fistula repair centres under the Campaign to End Obstetric Fistula led by the Ministry of Health and Child Care and implemented with financial and technical support from UNFPA and Women and Health Alliance International (WAHA). The majority of surgeries were conducted…
UZ launches Bachelor of Science Optometry Honours degree
The University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences on Friday launched the country’s first Bachelor of Science Optometry (Honours) degree programme in a ceremony at the college in Harare. Officially launching the programme, the university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Levi Nyagura thanked Cimas Medical Aid Society for donating the equipment needed for this programme. Earlier the dean…
NBSZ, NetOne partnership to sustain lives through blood donations
By Byron Mutingwende As the partnership between NetOne and Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) continues, lives would be saved through blood donations to people in need of that vital product. Mr. Lazarus Muchenje, the Chief Executive Officer of NetOne, speaking on the occasion where his company solidified its partnership with NBSZ by donating $25…
2017 ICDS results to spearhead interventions for economic development
By Byron Mutingwende Key findings from the Zimbabwe 2017 Inter-Censal Demographic Survey (ICDS) will inform policies, planning, implementation and monitoring of interventions to stimulate social and economic growth. The Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZIMSTAT) launched the ICDS results on 22 May 2018 with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Harare….
Zimbabwe to celebrate International Child Helpline Day
By Staff Reporter In a way to acknowledge the significance of child helplines across the world, the Childline Zimbabwe in conjunction with the Ministry of Labour and Child Welfare will join hands in celebrating the International Helpline Day. The commemorations which will run under the theme “Using Inclusive technology for Children and young people’s well-being….
EU Film Festival returns to Harare
The European Union Film Festival returns to Harare this week for its second edition with an exciting and artistic programme of arthouse movies. Once again, the Theatre in the Park will set the stage from 15th to 19th May for the line-up of an acclaimed assortment of films from eleven EU Member States. Everybody is…
Zimbabwe introduces the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine for girls aged 10 – 14 years
This week, 14th to 18th May 2018, Zimbabwe becomes the 8th African country to introduce Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its routine immunisation programme, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said. The HPV vaccine is a World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended intervention to prevent infection with two types of human papillomavirus known to lead to about 70% of…
Bridge gab between rich and poor on breastfeeding: UNICEF
Despite the benefits of breastfeeding, 1 in 5 babies in high-income countries are not breastfed at all, compared to just 1 in 25 in low- and-middle-income countries The number of babies missing out on breastfeeding remains high, particularly among the world’s richest countries, UNICEF said in a new analysis released on 10 May 2018. Worldwide, approximately…
Lack of transparency threatens credibility of 2018 elections: ZimRights
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has expressed concern about the government’s attempt to block transparency in the running of the 2018 harmonised elections. This week, leader of the government business in the National Assembly and Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister, Hon. Zyambi Ziyambi, opposed a motion by the opposition MDC-T for open tendering…
Zimbabwe urged to revise colonial-era health law to ensure adolescent girls’ rights
Zimbabwe’s colonial-era public health laws must be revised to guarantee the human rights, and the dignity and equality of everyone, including adolescent girls who bear the brunt of existing discrimination, Amnesty International said ahead of the parliamentary debate on the Public Health Act Amendment Bill. The organisation warned that Article 35 of the Bill, as…
Yoga to reduce incidences of Non-Communicable Diseases in Zimbabwe
By Joyce Mukucha and Byron Mutingwende The Embassy of India in Zimbabwe and the United Nations in partnership with Art of Living Foundation have joined hands in promoting the adoption of Yoga as a lifestyle and wellbeing strategic investment in the prevention of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Zimbabwe. The International Day of Yoga (IDY)…
US Embassy partners HIFA to scale up fight against HIV and AIDS
The United States Embassy has promised to continue its partnership with the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) where it is supporting the First Street Stage – an arena for arts entertainment and information on HIV and AIDS related services. In addition, the Embassy will sponsor the participation of Slavic Soul Party! (SSP!), a…
Zim nurses withdraw court challenge of purported dismissal
By ZLHR Information Department ZIMBABWE Nurses Association has withdrawn its application challenging the termination of employment contracts for some striking nurses employed at state-run hospitals. In a notice of withdrawal filed with the Registrar of the High Court on Thursday 26 April 2018, Zimbabwe Nurses Association said the organisation no longer intends to proceed with…
High Court hears Zim nurses challenge of purported dismissal
By Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights Information Department HIGH Court Judge Justice Amy Tsanga will on Thursday 26 April 2018 preside over the hearing and determination of an urgent chamber application filed by Zimbabwe Nurses Association seeking an order to restrain and interdict the Health Services Board (HSB), Health and Child Care Minister Hon. David…
Harare Water Department promises to provide adequate water for residents
By Joyce Mukucha The Harare Water Department is working tirelessly to reduce water loss in different suburbs as well as ensuring that it promotes high quality, affordable and accessible water for all residents. This would be achieved through capacitating and utilising control centres and developing a hydraulic model to manage water flows and control pressures….
Churches urged to be non-partisan and preach peace
Gideon Madzikatidze and Byron Mutingwende Churches should be non partisan and project themselves as custodians of peace, unity and development ahead of the the 2018 general elections, Vincent Goredema, the Overseer of the United Apostolic Faith Church of God has said. He made the remarks during the absorption and confirmation of 75 women into the…
IOM donation to support national response to human trafficking
By Byron Mutingwende The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Zimbabwe office has donated a public address (PA) system to the ministry of home affairs and cultural heritage to support the national response to human trafficking. Speaking at the official handover of the PA system, Melusi Matshiya, the Permanent Secretary for the ministry of…
DFID, stakeholders organise summit on disability in Harare
By Byron Mutingwende The British Embassy and its Department for International Development (DFID) in Zimbabwe and other stakeholders held a summit in Harare to put disability issues on the map and foster inclusivity. The summit in Harare was a precursor to the Global Disability Summit to be held in London in the United…
Ensure quality health services for all: Parirenyatwa
By Patricia Mashiri David Parirenyatwa, the minister of health and child care has called on stakeholders to afford people quality health services, where and when they need them, without suffering financial hardships. Dr Gibson Mhlanga , the Principal Director Preventive Services Ministry of Health and Child Care who was standing in for Parirenyatwa said universal…
Medicine shortages affect health workers and patients in North West
Following weeks of strike action by union members at the health department in North West Province, which has forced the closure of the provincial pharmaceutical depot, concerned health care workers report that only days remain before stocks of essential medicines run out completely in hospitals and clinics. While the National Department of Health (NDoH) has…
Collaboration reducing stunting and addressing nutritional challenges in Mutasa
By Byron Mutingwende “My weight had reduced to 31kg but I am now at 50kg and improving daily. I am HIV positive and was susceptible to multiple infections. Thanks to the feeding programme at Sakupwanya Clinic here in Mutasa District, I look forward to living longer since my adherence to anti-retroviral therapy and TB…
Multi-sectoral response to food and nutrition security bears positive outcomes in Mutasa
By Byron Mutingwende Judith Mafunga Chikono, a member of the Neverlate Horticulture group in Ward 18 of Mutasa District recounts how she has benefitted from the Improved Nutrition and Sustainable Production for Increased Resilience and Economic Growth (INSPIRE) project. “Through INSPIRE, I received theoretical and practical training on good agricultural practices of horticultural…
Malnutrition blamed for fuelling poverty
By Byron Mutingwende Malnutrition is impeding economic growth and development and contributing to poverty by increasing mortality, increasing susceptibility to disease, impairing cognitive development and educational achievement and reducing work capacity and productivity in adulthood, a senior government official has said. In his official address at the Food and Nutrition Security Technical Committee…
Indaba brings together stakeholders to capacitate small-scale miners
By Byron Mutingwende Various authorities and stakeholders were brought together at the Norton Mining Indaba to unravel the challenges hampering productivity among small-scale miners and proffer solutions to improve the performance of the sector. In his welcome remarks, Privelage Moyo, the Chairman of the Norton Miners Association, said if properly managed, small-scale miners…
Innovation unlocks the potential of youths: Parajuli
Innovation unlocks the potential of the youths for development, Bishow Parajuli, the United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe has said. He was speaking at the Zimbabwe Youth National Awards ceremony held at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare under the theme “unlocking the potential of youth through innovation.” The event was meant to celebrate…
Ministry of Health,UNICEF and WHO to fight HPV
By Patricia Mashiri The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. It causes cervical cancer which is the leading cause of death among most Zimbabwean women. The Ministry of Health and Child Care together with United Nation Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) have joined hands…
Swedish MPs tour Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley
By Byron Mutingwende A delegation from the Swedish Parliament toured the Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley to assess the impact of interventions by their government in the promotion of development in Zimbabwe. Speaking on the sidelines of the tour, Aleksander Gabelic, the President of the United Nations Association of Sweden said…
World urged to keep climate change in check
By Nevson Mpofu and Byron Mutingwende Yes, there is necessity to stay below 1,5 degrees of warming. This is done for the betterment of human livelihoods and for survival sake. To ensure environmental and agricultural sustainability, health and wellbeing, and being free from natural and human induced catastrophes, climate change effects should be kept in…
Support for people with albinism hailed
By Joyce Mukucha In a rare show of love and unity, the Ruth Pasi Foundation entertained and fed people with albinism at a colourful event held in Ruwa recently. Speaking to people with albinism on the 29th of March 2018 at Ruwa Rehabilitation Centre, Mrs Ruth Pasi, the Founder and Director of the foundation, said…
Zvishamiso Zvevapostori Church prays for peaceful elections
By Byron Mutingwende Zvishamiso Zvevapostori Church in Africa (ZZCA) has used its Passover Conference held in Marondera to pray for peaceful elections and blessings. The Passover prayer meeting, held under the theme “When I see blood, I pass over” was attended by ZZCA members from the country’s 10 provinces as well as representatives…
MP donates to Norton Hospital
Staff Writer Norton Member of the House of Assembly, Hon Temba Mliswa yesterday handed over more than 160 sheets of bed linen and blankets to Norton Hospital. Speaking to hospital staff, patients and visitors who gathered to witness the donation, Hon Mliswa lauded the corporate sector for heeding his pleas to assist in bettering the…
PWDs should be known for who they are and don’t always deserve sympathy
By Zwidzai Chinyowa from Global Tertiary Students Platform for Action Humanity should know that persons with disabilities will not get exhausted by promoting and standing for their moralities no matter what ensues. It is our duty to guarantee that the biosphere distinguishes what persons with disabilities want and expect from them. If one has existed…
ZPHCA, Government celebrates International Day for PWDs
The Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) together with other organisations presented their queries to the Government during the belated celebrations of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. As the promulgation of the Disabled Persons Act (Chapter 17; 01) of 1992 attests to Government’s commitment to promote the capabilities and advance the capacities…
HIV affecting the way skeletons grow – Research
By Byron Mutingwende A recently completed study on Zimbabwean children who have had HIV infection since birth has shown that the pandemic affects the way the skeleton grows. This emerged during the presentation of research findings at a meeting organised by the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) and the London School of…
NBSZ in another saga, another level: Externaliser or not?
By Farai Chirimumimba I am trying to find the politest word to describe the alleged externalisation of US$ 112,817 by National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) through payment of goods that may never have been delivered in Zimbabwe. Let us just say it is “distressing”. However, l understand that a cowardly NBSZ current debacle may…