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Typhoid Scare, As Two Die In Gweru

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TWO people from Gweru have died from suspected Typhoid with the local authority saying these were diarrheal infections. Gweru City Spokesperson Ms Vimbai Chingwaramutse said they learnt of the mortalities through their weekly disease surveillance. HealthTimes Reporter “We received information t through our weekly disease surveillance at our clinics that there were two deaths due to diarrheal infections. Our City’s Health rapid response team is on the ground collecting stool and water samples in Mkoba 12 Infill where we had the cases,” she said. Ms Chingwaramutse said they are are…

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Couples Who Work Out Together, Stay Together

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EVERY day, across the country, individuals are hitting health clubs, unrolling yoga mats, pounding the pavement, and signing on to new fitness challenges. ARTICLE FIRST PUBLISHED BY psychologytoday.com Maybe they shouldn’t be doing it alone. It’s time you considered how physical fitness can benefit not only your own health and well-being, but also your romantic relationship. Why not grab your partner’s hand and invite him or her to be your workout partner as well? A growing body of evidence suggests that couples who sweat together really do stay together. In…

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Friendship Bench Helps 100 000 People With Depression and Anxiety

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DEMAND for psychotherapeutic services has gone up in Zimbabwe as over 100 000 people suffering from depression and anxiety have accessed the Friendship Bench Services. By Kudakwashe Pembere Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. Friendship Bench is an evidence-based intervention developed in Zimbabwe to bridge the mental health treatment gap. In Zimbabwe, there are about 15 psychiatrists in government health facilities meaning one psychiatrist tends to about a million people. “To date I can say…

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Saudi Arabia, Australia Ban Foreigners Due To Coronavirus

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AUSTRALIA and Saudi Arabia have banned people from Mainland China from entering their countries as a way of preparing their countries against the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). With Saudi Arabia popular among global pilgrims, Saudis have barred not only visitors from China but non-religious tourists. According to the BBC, Iit is not clear if the Hajj pilgrimage, which begins in July this year, will be affected. Australia will extend a travel ban on foreigners arriving from China by at least another week, Morrison said, although there was as yet…

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Zim Tightens Coronavirus Surveillance and Monitoring

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STRICT measures for people coming from Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) breaching self quarantine conditions set for them by Zimbabwe’s health authorities will be put in place, a Cabinet official has said. By Kuda Pembere. This was said during a post cabinet media briefing on Wednesday. Government will detain and isolate people from affected countries should they breach self-quarantine conditions. With the number of people coming from China and other affected countries increasing to 4 589, they are under surveillance and monitoring for signs and symptoms of the disease. “What will be…

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Fifty Pupils To Be Recruited As Nutrition Advocates

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THE Zimbabwe Civil Society Organisations Nutrition Alliance (ZCOSUNA) alongside the Rural Enterprise Trust of Zimbabwe aims to nurture 50 school children as nutrition advocates. By Kudakwashe Pembere The Rural Enterprise Trust of Zimbabwe a member of ZCOSUNA took nutrition advocacy to Kuwadzana district schools namely Presbyterian College and Corpus Christ High School. In Harare, this program was taken to Churchhill Boys High School. RETZ head of programs Cuthbert Mukora giving the background of this initiative said since 2017, they trained junior parliamentarians and junior councilors. Previously we have been doing…

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#BREAKING: Stop Eating These Pilchards Canned Fish Brands

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THE manufacturer of recalled pilchards is in trouble. The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has ordered all wholesalers and retailers to remove a dozen brands from their shelves. A canning deficiency has resulted in a mass recall of Cape Point, Saldanha, Shoprite’s RiteBrand, Checkers House brand, U-Brand and OK House brands cans with the code ZST-2 and ZSC-2. It means the product is unfit for consumption. The company remains mum on the recall. The National Consumer Commission Acting Commissioner Thezi Mabuza says no formal communication from the supplier has been…

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Senior Doctors Clear Themselves From Indian Equipment Procurement

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SENIOR doctors have distanced themselves from the procurement of the Indian medical equipment which came not only in bits and pieces but unsafe for use. By Kudakwashe Pembere Giving oral evidence before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care, the Senior Hospital Doctors Association (SHDA) through Professor Faith Muchemwa gave the background which led to the procurement of the equipment. Prof Muchemwa said meetings were held between the senior doctors and the First Lady as well as President Emmerson Mnangagwa. From that meeting a list was made by…

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#JUSTIN: Iran Deputy Health Minister Tests Positive For Coronavirus

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IRAN’S deputy health minister has tested positive for the new coronavirus disease, as it struggles to contain an outbreak that has killed 15 people. SOURCE: BBC A health ministry spokesman confirmed that Iraj Harirchi was infected with Covid-19 and under quarantine. President Hassan Rouhani meanwhile urged Iranians not to panic, saying: “We will get through the virus.” Officials have reported 95 confirmed cases since last week, but the actual number is thought to be far higher. The World Health Organization has said the sudden increase in cases in the country…

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Lancet Clinical Laboratories Acquires Latest Lab Equipment

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LANCET Clinical Laboratories  are expecting new equipment to be at it its centres across the country soon in a move that is set to revolutionize diseases diagnostics in the country. By Kudakwashe Pembere With depots in almost every province in Zimbabwe, the organisation which commenced operations in 2010 intends to replace its equipment for that used has surpassed its time of five years. The organisation which boasts of local and regional International Organisation of Standards (ISO) certification, says they have state of the art equipment. We usually don’t buy equipment…

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