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$15M additional funding to tackle food waste around the world
Nairobi/Cape Town, 31 Jan 2024) Work tackling the huge environmental cost of food waste has been given a massive boost this year, as international climate action NGO WRAP receives catalytic funding from the Ballmer Group. The $15M funding will support essential work by WRAP and our partners in tackling food loss and waste through existing Voluntary Agreements in Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, and South…
Zimbabwe celebrates progress in fight against neglected tropical diseases
“With focused efforts and the right support, Zimbabwe can eliminate the blinding disease trachoma.” Peter Bare, Country Director, Sightsavers Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is celebrating progress this World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day on 30 January. However, NTDs such as trachoma still need to be eliminated. Sightsavers and partner organisations work with communities across Africa to eliminate…
Zimbabwe’s maternal health care a threat to human capital development: ZIMCODD
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Genome editing knowledge products solve agricultural, healthcare challenges
Product knowledge of genome editing provides transformative technology in the field of biotechnology, unlocking unprecedented possibilities for solving complex challenges in various sectors, ranging from agriculture and environmental conservation and healthcare. These were remarks by Mrs. Anna Tinarwo, the Chief Director of Devolution and Development Planning in the Office of the President and Cabinet, who…
A trans-man’s death catalyses an outpouring of love and action
Writes Catherine Murombedzi Julias’ story reads like cruel fiction. Raised as a girl, Julias spent years conforming to societal expectations for girls and women. He got married and gave birth to two children. But like many transgender people, Julias suffered in silence. He submitted to his husband and society for a decade, becoming increasingly depressed,…
Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards: Engineer Kachirekwa honoured with Clean Energy Champion Award
Staff Writer Alternative energy specialist, Engineer Edzai Kachirekwa was last Friday honoured with yet another prestigious award — the Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards (ZCTA) 2023 (fourth edition) where he took home the Distinguished Clean Energy Champion Award. This comes after he clinched the Top Five Innovators of The Year 2023 Award and the Leading Client…
4th Edition of Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards puts special consideration on health
The 2024 Zimbabwe Community Trailblazers Awards put special consideration on health as highlighted by the theme “Promoting a healthy and mutually supportive community” since health and development are symbiotic. These were the sentiments of Dr. Johannes Marisa in his address at the awards ceremony held at the majestic Harare International Conference Centre, the Rainbow Tourism…
Science module on communicating genome editing under review
A science module on communicating genome editing – a powerful tool that holds immense potential in revolutionizing the field of biotechnology to optimize African agriculture, is under review in Harare this week. Addressing participants in his welcome remarks today, Dr. Leonard Madzingaidzo, the Chief Executive Officer of the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre…
Southern African countries face “terrifying and overwhelming” cholera outbreak: Oxfam
Southern African countries need to address some systemic public health issues that are fueling the spread of cholera outbreak
Raising the age of consent to 18 years reduces abuse of children: UNICEF
With the legislation passed raising the age of consent to 18 years, Zimbabwe has taken a new step in dealing with sexual abuse of children, which remains too often silent
MCAZ signs MoU with South African Health Products Regulatory Authority
The MoU between MCAZ and SAHPRA will allow the regulators to develop a cooperative partnership towards ensuring access to safe, quality, and effective health products in the respective countries.
Cornered Mutare City Council acts on poor service delivery after resident’s complaint
Writes Kumbirai Mafunda Authorities at Mutare City Council (MCC) have procured and taken delivery of some fire tenders to enhance the local authority’s emergency response capabilities following a complaint filed against it by an aggrieved resident over poor service delivery. In August 2023, Ephraim Matanda, a resident of Mutare, engaged the services of Peggy Tavagadza and Tatenda Sigauke of Zimbabwe Lawyers…
African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2024): In Côte d’Ivoire, cultural icons team up to end malaria
The RBM Partnership to End Malaria is continuing to call on donor countries, leaders, and policymakers to increase their support in the fight to eradicate malaria around the world in 2024 and beyond
Government intensifies efforts to curb cholera
The Government is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to contain the ravaging cholera outbreak that has been wreaking havoc in both rural and urban areas. Although considered by many as a Medieval disease, weak healthcare systems have driven cholera in many Southern African countries like Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, prompting the Africa Centre…
Zimbabwe National League of the Blind Celebrates World Braille Day 2024
Recognizing the paramount role of Braille in education, communication, and social inclusion, the United Nations has designated 4 January each year as World Braille Day.
High-level health financing conference in Kigali to boost African health systems
With a focus on sustaining the HIV response, advancing health financing, and bolstering health security, the conference seeks to address critical challenges and pave the way for a healthier, more resilient continent.
SAAPA ZW concerned about minors consuming alcohol
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe (SAAPA ZW) is deeply concerned about the video circulating on social media showing minors consuming alcohol in the streets of Harare on Christmas day. “This is a grave violation of the Liquor Act [Chapter 14:12], which regulates the trade in liquor in the country. We are appalled…
Kadoma City wins Best Urban Council award in Mashonaland West Province
Writes Chimeno Azriel Kadoma City Council recently won an award for the best Urban Council in Mashonaland West Province at a colourful ceremony last week, Mayor Nigel Rosario revealed during his Christmas message to the residents of the farming and mining town. The Kadoma City Council won the award for its contributions towards the Mashonaland…
UK-based couple ploughs back, rallies community in clinic construction
Writes Elvis Dumba Chitomborwizi – A couple from Chitomborwizi, Makonde District in Mashonaland West Province, based in the United Kingdom, has joined hands with the local people in constructing a clinic for locals currently traveling at least 12 km to access primary healthcare services. Gloria Munetsi who hails from here but is now based in…
Cholera a medieval disease that should be contained: ZLHR
According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care, more than 200 people are suspected to have fallen victim to the cholera outbreak in several parts of the country, while more than 130 people have been hospitalised since February 2023.
ViCAZ urges youth to refrain from abusing drugs and alcohol
Writes Rebecca Munetsi The Visionary Cadres Association of Zimbabwe (ViCAZ) is appealing to youths to refrain from abusing drugs and alcohol during this festive season. Registered under the Zimbabwe Youth Council in the Health and Social Welfare Sector, the organization recently won an award for being the most recognized organization taking an active role in…
Stand-alone budget for infection prevention and control pertinent
There is a need for countries to have a stand-alone budget for the infection prevention and control (IPC) programme to prevent healthcare-associated infections and future outbreaks, it has emerged. In her official opening remarks for the media briefing on the advocacy for a domestic IPC budget held in Harare today, the Director of Nursing Services…
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) important for good healthcare: ICAZ Trust
Writes Infection Control Association of Zimbabwe Trust (ICAZ T) BACKGROUND: WHO ARE WE? The Infection Control Association of Zimbabwe Trust (ICAZ T) was set up in 1993 as an organisation that promotes Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in healthcare facilities in the community and the country at large. It is made up of individuals…
Cimas board reassures stakeholders
Cimas Medical Aid Society’s board of trustees has assured stakeholders that Cimas is in a sound financial position and that investigations are underway into allegations made by one of its senior executives. The allegations were made as part of a submission to the Ministry of Labour by the said executive. A statement issued by the…
Link between mental health and green spaces: Go Green
Proponents of environmental sustainability, Go Green, on 9 December 2023 made use of a sports tournament held at the First Capital Bank Sports Club in Harare to raise awareness of the benefits of planting trees. Speaking at the tree planting event, Tinotenda Warambwa, the Chairman of the Go Green Association of Zimbabwe paid tribute to…
CAAZ all-stakeholder workshop focuses on Drone Technology and the Open Skies Policy
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CCAZ) stakeholder workshop held in Harare today focused on Drone Technology and the Open Skies Policy. In her speech at the workshop today, the Permanent Secretary for Transport and Infrastructural Development, Engineer Joy Pedzisai Makumbe, who was represented by Mr. Mashababe, the Air Accident and Incident Investigation, said the…
Third International Conference on Public Health in Africa Wraps Up with Bold Resolutions
Writes Baboloki Semele in Lusaka, Zambia The curtains closed on the Third (3rd) International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023) in Lusaka, Zambia, leaving a trail of ambitious resolutions. Distinguished attendees, including African Heads of State, health ministers, leading scientists, innovators, and researchers, participated in the theme “Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the…
PWDs more vulnerable to gender-based violence
Writes Marlvin Ngiza Women and girls with disabilities were reported to be more exposed to gender-based violence, a situation that has been attributed to a lack of information for the group, discrimination by families, and challenges in acquiring services due to unfriendly environments. In a message to observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based…
EGPAF quality improvement project results in increased advanced HIV screening in Malawi
The Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric Foundation (EGPAF) quality improvement project is resulting in increased advanced HIV screening in Malawi in line with the vision of ending AIDS by 2030. Dr. Eddie Matiya, the EGPAF Project Manager for Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) in Malawi, in his poster presentation at the ongoing 2023 International Conference on AIDS and…
FBC, Old Mutual and DPC win top corporate governance awards
FBC Holdings was named the Overall Best Corporate Governance Practices listed company at the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) ‘s annual Excellence in Corporate Governance Awards held last Thursday evening at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare. The first runner-up for the award was CBZ Holdings followed by Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. FBC…
EGPAF’s Regional Accelerated Strategy offers impressive health outcomes
Elizabeth Glaser Paediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)’s Regional Acceleration Strategy uses an innovative, integrated implementation strategy for sustaining health programming in local government and is offering impressive health outcomes. Speaking to Spiked Online Media on the sidelines of the ongoing 2023 International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA) in Harare, Dr. Sajida…
ICASA 2023: UN hails whole society, whole-government approach to ending HIV and STIs
His Excellency, Mr. Edward Kallon, the United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe has applauded the whole society and whole-government approach to ending HIV and STIs by the country in its quest to become an upper middle-income society by 2030. He made the remarks during the ICASA Opening where the conference is being…
Budget allocation for health below regional and global benchmark: CWGH
Writes Itai Rusike, Executive Director, Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) Government spending on Health and Child Care as a percentage of total public expenditure is projected to decline from 11.2% in 2023 to the projected 10.8% in 2024. Health spending as a share of total government expenditure, is an indicator of the priority given…
Community engagement key to ending HIV and AIDS: UN
Involving and engaging the community is a critical HIV response that will lead to ending AIDS by 2030, HE Edward Kallon, the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Zimbabwe has said. He made the remarks while representing the UN System in Zimbabwe at the commemoration of World AIDS Day today in Victoria Falls. In…
ICASA 2023 Spotlights Advancements in HIV, STI Prevention, Care and Treatment
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) To Meet with High-Level Leaders and Feature Pediatric Innovations at Annual Global Health Conference The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) will showcase its groundbreaking research and innovative programs during the 22nd International Conference on AIDS and STIs (ICASA) that will be held from Dec. 4-9, 2023, in Harare,…
Innovative HIV Prevention: DVR Gains Momentum Across Africa
Innovative HIV Prevention Product for Women That Promotes Choice – Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DVR) – Gains Momentum Across Africa; With Use Approved in 11 African Countries, Women Can Access the Ring Now in a Growing Number of Implementation and Pilot Studies Across 6 of the 11 Approved Countries · Botswana, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia,…
A clean environment keeps TB at bay
Writes Nhau Mangirazi Health players are calling on improved environmental policies that will create better well-being for every citizen dealing with the Tuberculosis (TB) epidemic among other chronic illnesses. Currently, the Environment Management Agency (EMA) is pushing for a National Environment Action Plan (NEAP) draft covering 2022- 2032 aiming at coordinating environmental planning at national,…
Renewed partnership boosts skills needed to drive drug discovery, development in Africa
Nhau Mangirazi in Lusaka, Zambia Africa has the potential to boost skills for drug development that fight diseases that are curable to reduce economic impact. This follows a deal between the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) and the H3D Foundation that announced a new three-year phase of their partnership, aiming to boost…
Shamwari Yemwanasikana urges action to end gender-based violence
Shamwari Yemwanasikana urged stakeholders to act urgently to address the vice as it joins the world in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, under this year’s theme “UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls”. Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive and persistent human rights violations in the…
Nigerian researchers in AI breakthrough detecting TB
Catherine Murombedzi, a health science journalist, takes readers through a glimpse into future TB detection using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The recently ended Union World Lung Health Conference in France, (15 to 18 November 2023) brought together researchers, medical doctors, communities, and stakeholders to brainstorm on lung diseases. Challenges, success stories, and strategies were shared with…
Stakeholders working on ensuring adolescents’ health and wellbeing
The Zimbabwe Adolescents’ Health and Wellbeing Symposium has brought together stakeholders to discuss and strategize ways to ensure the health and well-being of young people. In welcome remarks today on behalf of the Minister of Health and Child Care, Hon Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, Dr. Wencelous Nyamayaro, a Chief Director in the same Ministry, said with…
Investing in Africa’s Health: Paving the Way for Universal Health Coverage
Writes Baboloki Semele, Lusaka, Zambia In preparation for the upcoming Kigali Health Conference scheduled for February next year in Rwanda, a collaborative effort involving UNAIDS, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA) (NEPAD), healthcare experts, and civil society recently unfolded in Lusaka, Zambia. The focus of the two-day conference was to deliberate on strategies for increasing…
NetOne holds Fundraising Dinner for Albinism Network Zimbabwe
Mobile telephony giant, NetOne, demonstrated its commitment to ameliorating challenges faced by people with albinism by holding a Fundraising Dinner for The Albinism Network Zimbabwe yesterday at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Harare. Mr. Blessing Chikuhwa, the Chairman of Albinism Network Zimbabwe said his organisation is a charitable organization whose sole mission is to improve…
NetOne takes albinism awareness to Midlands as CSR campaign goes countrywide
Own Correspondent Zimbabwe’s telecommunications giant, NetOne, continues with its Albinism Campaign. The campaign is a country-wide tour to spread awareness of the rare condition that some of our colleagues live with daily. NetOne has placed itself as a national leader when it comes to issues to do with Corporate Social Responsibility and community-based projects. The…
World Toilet Day: ZLHR urges fixing of sanitation crisis
Writes Kumbirai Mafunda ON WORLD Toilet Day, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) implored local and central government and other stakeholders to accelerate change in tackling the worsening sanitation crisis in the country and arrest the outbreak of cholera and other waterborne diseases. World Toilet Day, which has been an annual United Nations (UN)…