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Too Much Focus On COVID-19 Pandemic Could Derail HIV Response Gains

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A UNAIDS and World Health Organisation modelling group warns that slackening the HIV Health Service delivery over the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) response could cost about half a million lives in Sub-saharan Africa in the next two years. By HealthTimes Reporter Since 2010, new HIV infections among children in sub-Saharan Africa have declined by 43percent, from 250 000 in 2010 to 140 000 in 2018, owing to the high coverage of HIV services for mothers and their children in the region. Curtailment of these services by COVID-19 for six months could…

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Journalist Donates Food Hampers To Starving Epworth Households

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ONLINE news publication, ZimboLive.TV Journalist, Brighton Gumbodete today donated an assortment of food hampers to vulnerable households in Epworth, Harare. HealthTimes Reporter According to the World Food Programme (WFP), Zimbabwe is likely to record a sharp increase in the number of urban households in need of food assistance due to the drought induced hunger. The COVID-19 induced lockdown has also disrupted livelihoods and their capacity to generate income and bring food on the table. In interview with HealthTimes, Gumbodete said it was their charity arm, Devine Might Foundation International’s initiative…

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WHO calls for clinical trial of Madagascar’s virus cure

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THE World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday called for clinical trials of Madagascar’s Covid Organics, a herbal drink that is said to prevent and cure patients suffering from the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. SOURCE: A.A News We are advising the government of Madagascar to take this product through a clinical trial and we are prepared to collaborate with them,” Matshidiso Moeti, WHO’s regional director for Africa, told a joint media briefing with the WHO and World Economic Forum. “We would caution and advise countries against adopting a product that has…

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US$84.9 Mln Urgently Needed To Support Zim National COVID-19 Response

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 THE  United Nations and partners launched an updated Global Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP) in New York requesting for US$6.7 billion to protect millions of lives and stem the spread of coronavirus in fragile countries. Launching the updated GHRP, UN Humanitarian Chief, Mark Lowcock called for swift and determined action to avoid the most destabilizing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The revised GHRP includes nine additional vulnerable countries: Benin, Djibouti, Liberia, Mozambique, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Togo and Zimbabwe, and programmes to respond to the growth in food insecurity. In…

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#COVID-19: How Organizations can Restore Confidence in Employees Through Health Benefits

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IN light of the coronavirus pandemic, it has become even more critical for organizations to properly manage the impact of a disaster, whether it is a cyberattack, earthquake or a medical pandemic by protecting their employees. This will equip workers with the right knowledge and tools required to navigate difficult tides; particularly those faced with any challenges related to health and wellness. By Risha Isaac, Associate Consultant: Health Benefits, Mercer So far, the world has recorded 3,838,312 cases, 1,308,672 recoveries and 265,374 deaths as of 10:53 GMT, May 7 2020.…

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Decentralize Third line ART Drugs Collection During Lockddown -Rights group

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MINISTRY of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCC) should consider decentralizing the third line regimen of Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) to avoid increase on defaulter rate, an HIV/AIDS rights group said. HealthTimes Reporter Currenlty, the third line drug collection services are being offered at Parirenyatwa in Harare and United Bulawayo Hospital (UBH). Third line therapy, sometimes called salvage or rescue therapy, is a treatment regiments for people who have few or limited anti drug options. This includes people who have failed are least two previous anti HIV regiments or people with…

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#BREAKING: US Gvt Approves US$230 Mln To Fight HIV In Zimbabwe

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THE United States has approved more than $230 million to support the fight against HIV in Zimbabwe and achieve epidemic control through a comprehensive package of prevention, treatment and support services. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols made the announcement on April 30 following the approval of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Country Operational Plan for 2020 (COP 2020). The $230,373,521 plan, which would begin on October 1, 2020 and run through September 30, 2021, is now awaiting approval by U.S. Congress. This commitment represents a significant increase…

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Japan Donates USD15, 3 Million To Zim

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THE Japanese Government has donated USD15, 3 million to Zimbabwe’s drought and flood affected communities. By Kudakwashe Pembere This comes as Zimbabwe enters winter while reeling from hunger. “Japan announces US$ 15, 3 million assistance package for drought- and flood-affected communities in Zimbabwe. This package will be accessed by Zimbabweans through United Nations Agencies. “The Government of Japan has mobilized a total of more than US$ 15.3 million in emergency funding to assist the most vulnerable people severely affected by drought and floods in Zimbabwe through UN agencies, namely the…

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#LETSDISCUSS: Zim Goes For Consecutive Six Days Without New COVID-19 Case, Is Zim Winning The COVID-19 Battle?

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ZIMBABWE has gone for the past six days without recording any single case of COVID-19, if the daily updates from the ministry of health and child care (MoHCC) are anything to go by. According to the MoHCC, Zimbabwe currently has 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since last week Thursday. Figures had to be revised downwards Saturday evening from 40 to 34  after rigorous PCR tets had been conducted. QUESTION? Has Zimbabwe successfully managed to flatten the curve of covid-19 infection?

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ActionAid Calls For Transparency On COVID-19 Donations

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ACTIONAID Zimbabwe (AAZ) has implored the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) to ensure that COVID-19 resources are allocated and utilized in a transparent and accountable manner. Through their microblogging site, ActionAid said it was critical to include civil society and other non-state actors in the COVID-19 taskforce in order to promote transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and diversity in the process. AAZ acknowledges the actions being taken, including the resources that have been mobilized and set aside by the government, to stop and mitigate the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. In response…

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