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The Union Hands Over TB REACH Project To Ministry Of Health

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By Staff Reporter The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) with financial assistance from the Stop TB Partnership has handed over the TB REACH project recently completed, to the Ministry of Health and Child Care. In 2021, UZT was among recipients of the Stop TB Partnership Wave 9 funding awarded to 11 projects across eight countries, focusing on innovative approaches to address Drug Resistant TB (DR-TB). In Zimbabwe, the two-year project worth US$600,000 was implemented across three provinces, namely; Bulawayo, Matabeleland South and Midlands across 19 districts, selected on account of their…

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Becoming a Nurse Practitioner: What To Expect

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Nurse practitioners play a pivotal role in healthcare, offering a blend of nursing and healthcare services to patients across various settings. Depending on state laws, they can diagnose and treat medical conditions, prescribe medications, and even lead their clinics. For those contemplating this rewarding career, understanding the educational requirements, licensure, day-to-day responsibilities, and potential for growth is crucial. As you embark on this educational journey, you might explore different scholarship and honor programs to support your academic and professional development. However, it’s vital to approach these opportunities with caution. The…

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Making abortion safe: Reflections from SRHR Champions from Zimbabwe:

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By Mildred Mushunje (PhD) Introduction Access to safe abortion remains a contenscious issue for activists keen to see the liberalisation of abortion in Zimbabwe. Currently, the 1977 Termination of Pregnancy Act allows for an abortion under the restricted circumstances of rape, incest and health (ToP, 1977). There are various advocacy efforts underway in the country to expand the circumstances. One such effort is that supported by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG), which is a professional membership organization in the United Kingdom that sets standards and provides guidance…

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Leveraging Private Sector to Reduce Unsafe Abortions

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Dr Munyaradzi Murwira Due to the restrictive abortion laws in Zimbabwe, both medical and non-medical individuals clandestinely perform most of the abortions. Legal and administrative barriers coupled with stigma among both women and health service providers, and fear of social repercussions as well as risking imprisonment are barriers to access legal abortion in Zimbabwe. The legal termination of pregnancy is performed only in public health facilities at district, provincial and central hospitals, after authorisation from the magistrate. Rather than reduce abortion incidence, the restrictive abortion laws result in women pursuing…

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Second polio vaccination campaign in Zim begins

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By Staff Reporter The second round of the national polio vaccination campaign begins today with the Health and Child Care Ministry anticipating to vaccinate over 4 million children. Polio is a dangerous disease that can cause paralysis or death of children. The Health Ministry in collaboration with UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), and many partners last month started the nationwide polio vaccination campaign using the novel OPV type two (nOPV2) vaccine following the confirmation of circulating poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in Zimbabwe. The two phased campaign aims to…

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ZIMSTAT conducts Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) Coverage Survey

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By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) tomorrow begins a survey to ascertain cholera knowledge levels in the country’s seven provinces. Amongst the other objectives for the Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) Coverage Survey are establishing the cholera prevention and control, Oral Cholera Vaccine coverage rates, and the utilization of sanitation facilities and safe water sources. “The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) will be undertaking the Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) Coverage Survey listing of households exercise from 14th to 22nd March 2024. The listing exercise will be conducted in…

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Cimas donates US$13 000 to Cancer Association of Zimbabwe

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By Staff Reporter One of Zimbabwe’s biggest medical aid companies, Cimas Medical Aid, under their wellness brand iGO donated US$13,753.00 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ). The donation came from proceeds raised from the annual iGo half marathon by Cimas, held in November last year in Harare and Bulawayo, where 1,422 athletes participated in different races. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Cimas Chief Marketing Officer Tatenda Madzikanda said the donation exemplifies the group’s commitment to positively improving the well-being of individuals in the communities it serves. “We are now…

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Save the Children Launches Major Business Development Hub for Local and National NGOs

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By Own Correspondent More than fifty local organisations working to improve the lives of children in Zimbabwe will benefit from capacity strengthening and knowledge sharing under a Business Development Hub launched by Save the Children. The child rights organisation is seeking to strengthen the capacity of local and national actors to better support children. The “Akwande-Tuvule Business Development Hub” a name derived from the indigenous languages meaning “let there be growth”, is a platform for knowledge exchange and synergy. Local organisations will receive training and support in areas such as…

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Key highlights of Zimbabwe’s CAC guidelines and next steps

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By Memory Pamella Kadau Introduction Zimbabwe’s recently updated and adopted Comprehensive Abortion Care (CAC) Guidelines. However, the legal framework remains the biggest stumbling block to access to safe abortion under the Termination of Pregnancy (ToP) Act. The article focuses on key aspects of the CAC guidelines, such as consent and counselling, medical eligibility for post-abortion care, infection prevention and control strategies, and standard precautions. Additionally, the article suggests advocacy initiatives that are necessary to facilitate the effective implementation of these guidelines, thereby enhancing abortion care and supporting women’s bodily autonomy.…

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Joint Press Statement on the International Women’s Day

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Women’s Action Group (WAG) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Women’s Day on the 8th of March 2024. The International Women’s Day (IWD) is the annual day for celebrating the achievements and progress made towards gender equality, while also recognising the work that still needs to be done to ensure the rights of women in all spheres of life. This year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate progress”, puts emphasis on the importance of empowering women as key to advancing societies and economies globally. One fundamental aspect…

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