Day: December 19, 2025

Health Minister Dr Mombeshora appoints new boards for NatPharm, HPA, MRCZ and ZNFPC

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere The Ministry of Health and Child Care on Friday inaugurated new boards for four of its key parastatals, marking the start of fresh mandates for the institutions. The newly appointed boards are for the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ), the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm), the Health Professions Authority (HPA) and the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC). Speaking to journalists after the inauguration of the boards, Health and Child Care Dr Douglas Mombeshora said the first board to be inaugurated was NatPharm, which has been mandated…

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Surviving the Festive Season Without January Regrets

Michael Gwarisa

By Abigail Mudokwani The festive season is marked by a collective, almost scripted, narrative of joy, family reunions, and celebration. But for many, this season is not a straightforward story of happiness; it is a complex, double-edged sword! From a psychologist’s point of view, the festive season brings up many different feelings. Yes, there can be joy, but for many people, it’s also a time of real stress, anxiety, and loneliness. The problem often starts when we compare our own holiday experience to the picture of a “perfect” celebration we…

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