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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)…
AMR poses threat to public health and sustainable food production
Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) poses an increasingly serious threat to public health and sustainable food production, necessitating an effective response involving all sectors of government and society, stakeholders attending the World AMR Awareness Week in Zimbabwe have said. Addressing delegates during the official opening ceremony of the 5th Continental World Antimicrobial Awareness Week for Africa in…
Parliament committed to the Elimination of Violence against Women
Zimbabwe is committed to the elimination of violence against women as demonstrated by the willingness of Parliament to join the international community in commemorating 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence running from November 25, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10 which itself is a Human…
Netone-sponsored fitness marathon promotes environmental protection, tourism development
Leading mobile telephony company, NetOne, has demonstrated its deep commitment to sustainability, and responsible governance by sponsoring a fitness marathon. Addressing journalists in the capital city yesterday, Mr. Learnmore Musunda, the company’s General Manager, speaking on behalf of Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Raphael Mushanawani, said NetOne recognizes the vital importance of achieving the goals…
Zimbabwe Hosts the World AMR Awareness Week 2023, 18-24th November 2023
The Quadripartite partners consisting of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), in partnership with African Union agencies, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union Inter-African Bureau for…
Minister reads a riot act on Zvimba Council over sewer challenges
Writes Elvis Dumba Raffingora – Residents of Raffingora Township in Zvimba District are living in fear of waterborne diseases such as typhoid and cholera due to the raw sewer effluent which is now a common feature in this small farming community. Residents of Raffingora petitioned the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for…
Rio Zim improving mine workers’ wellbeing
Writes Rebecca Munetsi ‘These herbs you are showing us here, are for women (lavender, mint, and rosemary). You should have brought strong herbs for men like us. It is a male-dominated workspace here,” says one miner who visited the Community Capacity Initiative Center For Africa (CCBICA) Stand during the Rio Zim Mine Wellness Week. The…
Symposium enhances civic participation in water and environmental governance
The Network for Environmental and Climate Justice in collaboration with the Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) and the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe Chapter held an Accountability for Water and Environment Symposium on 15 November 2023 in Harare. The symposium sought to enhance civic participation in water and environmental governance as well as…
Combating NTDs: vaccination remains key
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa (Health Reporter) Empirical medical evidence has proved that mass drug administration is among the key ways to combat infection and possible death from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This is opposed to seeking treatment after infection, which requires huge financial outlays, normally out of reach among impoverished citizens. Mass drug administration remains cardinal…
Nurses to perform surgery on trachoma trichiasis
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa (Health Reporter) A total twenty-two registered general nurses have attained qualification to perform surgery on trachoma trichiasis, one of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) prevalent in the country, a media training workshop has heard. These nurses were trained in 2016 after the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), through the National Institute…
Local NGO makes an impact in fighting TB in rural mining communities
Staff Writer In the heart of Zimbabwe’s mining districts of Mudzi and Mutoko, a remarkable initiative led by the Disaster and Environmental Management Trust (DEMT) is reshaping the landscape of tuberculosis (TB) control. With support from the Stop TB Partnership hosted by UNOPS, under the Challenge Facility for Civil Society Grants, this youth-led organization is…
Legislation should uphold SRHR: Katswe Sistahood
There is a need for legislation that ensures that sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR) are upheld, Katswe Sisthood has said. This came to the fore at a meeting to present the SRHR context to the Members of the Parliament’s Thematic Committees on 7 November 2023 in Harare. Talent Jumo, the Director of Katswe Sistahood painted…
Need for increased TB investment: DEMT
Staff Writer The Disaster and Environmental Management Trust (DEMT) recently attended the UN High-Level Meeting on TB 2023 in New York which gave the organization the opportunity to directly interact with the Zimbabwe Country Delegation and reiterated the need for increased TB investments and national budget allocation for national TB response. This comes as TB…
Baobab Collection throws a lifeline to communities in drier parts of Manicaland
Writes Tafadzwa Muranganwa A visit to a son-in-law in Birchenough a few years ago is all that led Aaron Chenjerai Mazorere of Chiadzwa to start the collection of the baobab fruit. He prides himself on initiating the project in his home area which has attracted a lot of interest from fellow villagers. “Some years back…
Legislator Daniel Molokele calls for National Budget that prioritises health sector
The government should increase its allocation to the health sector in the National Budget, Hon Daniel Molokele, the legislator for Hwange Central, who is also the Chairman of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has said. Hon Molokele is also the Chairperson of the African Parliamentary Taskforce on Domestic Resource Mobilisation. He made the remarks today…
Initiatives to enhance food systems in Africa gain momentum
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – The vision towards enhancing food systems in Africa is gaining momentum as the continent is positioning itself and giving food and nutrition the necessary attention. This came to the fore at the 14th commemoration of the Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) and the 19th CAADP Partnership Platform (CAADP PP)…
Accelerated implementation of CAADP to improve African food and nutrition security
There is an urgent need to accelerate the implementation of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), a continental framework for agricultural transformation and agriculture-led growth strategy to achieve ambitious targets on food and nutrition security as outlined in the Malabo Declaration. These were sentiments by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD)’s Director of Agriculture,…
CAADP PP, ADFNS to promote intra-Africa agri-food trade and improved nutrition
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – The 14th Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security (ADFNS) Commemoration and the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform (CAADP PP) running from the 30th of October to the 2nd of November 2023 in Lusaka, Zambia will ensure cross-fertilization and provide a platform for sharing experiences and lessons and discussing…
NetOne bankrolls regional pageant for people with albinism
Writes Lovemore Chazingwa The inaugural Mr and Miss Albinism Southern Africa pageant held last Saturday at Rainbow Towers in Harare was a resounding success, placating recognition in a seamless society for all sections of the community. Brenda Mudzimu, an advocate for persons with albinism and Executive director of Miss Albinism Zimbabwe Trust, said the regional…
Call for eye health to be recognised as vital part of healthcare and development
This World Sight Day (12 October), international development organisation Sightsavers is calling on global leaders to end the geographical inequity of eye health services. Everyone, including remote and rural communities, women and girls, and people with disabilities, should have access to the services they need. Yet the availability of eye health services and products like…
African Union launches continental strategy on education, health and wellbeing for young people
The African Union (AU), through the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), in collaboration with UNESCO, IPPF, UNFPA, and WHO, launched the Continental Strategy on Education for Health and Well-being of Young People. The African Union broadcasted the launch of the Continental Strategy on the 11th of October 2023 during the Global Forum…
Only 7 African countries commercially grow genetically engineered crops
Here’s a blueprint to unlock the continent’s enormous farm and food potential The African continent has been home to genetically modified (GM) crops for more than 26 years, beginning in 1996 when insect-resistant GM maize was commercialized in South Africa. Since then, several GM crops have been developed on the continent, including cotton, cowpea, soybean,…
Commendable strides registered towards meeting needs of various populations
During the 20th International Inter-Ministerial Conference on South-South and Triangular Cooperation on Population and Development underway in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe has demonstrated that it is on track towards meeting the needs of its various populations. In his keynote address, while officially opening the event that will lead up to the commemoration of the 30th Anniversary…