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Madagascar approves new law to remove testicles of paedophiles

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Madagascar’s parliament recently passed a new law authorising the surgical castration of paedophiles convicted of their crimes. This move mirrors a similar law recently enacted in Kazakhstan, where the most egregious child sex offenders will undergo surgical genital removal. On February 2, the National Assembly of Madagascar approved the legislation, which permits the castration of individuals convicted of raping minors. However, the new law specifies that those found guilty of raping a child under the age of ten will undergo surgical castration and receive a life sentence, according to Mail…

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Zimbabwe: MSF teams help tackle cholera in Buhera district

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It’s swelteringly hot under the midday sun in Chapanduka village in Buhera, a district of Manicaland province in south-eastern Zimbabwe, where a cholera outbreak has been raging since October 2023. A vehicle belonging to Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is navigating the bumpy road, heading to a local clinic to help treat patients and support local health staff in the management of the deadly waterborne disease. Suddenly the MSF vehicle draws to a halt. A man is lying on the roadside, drawing a crowd of onlookers, many of whom…

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Ambassador Charamba’s Visit To Texila American University Zambia Inspires Unity and Investment Promotion Among Zim Students At The Institution

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By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwean Ambassador to Zambia, Her Excellency Mrs. Charity Charamba, recently engaged in an interactive and insightful meeting with Zimbabwean students at Texila American University Zambia, encouraging them to play a pivotal role in promoting Zimbabwe as a safe haven for investments. During the session, Ambassador Charamba highlighted the historical and cultural connections between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Texila American University Zambia’s Senior Management, faculty members, and staff also attended the event, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to fostering a diverse and culturally rich academic environment. She reminded the…

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Women Organisations Should Prioritize Self-Care Programmes

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By Edinha Masiyiwa In my 20 years of experience promoting and defending women’s rights, I have observed that many women, including myself, work without resting. It was only recently in December 2023 when I enrolled in a “How Women Lead” fellowship programme that I reflected on how much I have focused on work without paying particular attention to self-care. I am now on treatment for high blood pressure and it was probably a lack of self-care during my 40s that contributed to this development. In many spaces, I have heard…

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Dr Solanki calls for Government, Private Sector Partnership in the health sector

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Dr Vivek Solanki, with over 37 years of service in the health sector, was recently honored as the 2023 Zimbabwe Trailblazers Community Distinguished Medical Champion. Dr Solanki in return, honored Dr Johannes Marisa as a game-changer in the medical field. Special mention went to his wife Ana, without whom he would not have been able to build all these hospitals and clinics. His message was centered on private sector partnership with the government. He noted that the government is doing its part, and the private sector needs to step up…

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A Glossary of Terms for a New World of HIV Care

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poz.com Scientific progress often means a slew of new vocabulary words. Novel treatments like long-acting injectables to treat HIV are no exception. Some of the terms below are highly technical; others will sound familiar but with a modern twist. Having a proactive conversation with your clinician about HIV treatment isn’t always easy. Brushing up on the terminology—old and new—can be empowering and help you better manage an important conversation about self-care. Antiretroviral therapy (also known as ART) is another, fancier name for your HIV medications. If you’re on HIV meds,…

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‘I Was All Alone’: Why Some Zimbabwean Women Kill Their Babies

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By Linda Mujuru, Global Press Journal Zimbabwe This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. HARARE, ZIMBABWE — “I just want to forget about it,” Tariro says. The 24-year-old woman remembers the night in January this year when she gave birth to twins, then buried them alive in a shallow grave behind a neighbour’s house. The memory lingers in her mind, though she deeply longs to erase it. “I had stomach cramps the whole night until I gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. I was all…

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WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free, marking a historic milestone in the fight against malaria

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A total of 43 countries and 1 territory have now been certified as malaria-free The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the ranks of 43 countries and 1 territory that WHO has awarded this certification. Cabo Verde is the third country to be certified in the WHO African region, joining Mauritius and Algeria which were certified in 1973 and 2019 respectively. Malaria burden is the highest on the African continent, which…

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Hope on the Horizon for Zimbabwe as health Ministry Signs Comprehensive abortion Care Guidelines

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By Edinah Masiyiwa The Acting Chief Director for Public Health, Dr W Nyamayaro, has signed off on the National Comprehensive Abortion Care (CA) Guidelines for Zimbabwe after more than a year waiting period. These guidelines follow the World Health Organisation’s Post Abortion Care Guidelines of 2022.  These guidelines will go a long way in saving many women and girls’ lives in Zimbabwe through comprehensive abortion care. The CAC guidelines articulate the burden of unsafe abortion on the health delivery system as they highlight that each year, 4.7–13.2% of maternal deaths…

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