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The History of Menstrual Cups

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THE Menstrual Cup is not a new phenomenon. In as much as the idea is fairly new in Zimbabwe and only came onto the picture in 2016 after being cleared by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) to be distributed by The Butterfly Cup Company, the menstrual cup is actually and tried a tested method of managing menstrual hygiene in the first world countries. So the first big question one might have in mind is “Where have these amazing devices come from? The first menstrual cup to be…

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Facts About Stress

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A system which is in disharmony leads to body imbalance, which then leads to illness, diseases, collapse or even death. By Audrey Tsungai Tadu In many parts of the world medical practitioners give reports of patients who may appear sick but with no visible symptoms. However  after diagnosis and background check most patients will be having no clinical diseases but suffering from psychological stress. Stress has been the leading cause of death in many parts of the world in the past three to four decades. It has also been reported…

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What makes your nose bleed in the summer season?

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Nosebleeds are a common occurrence, and may indicate a severe medical condition. The rupture of the blood vessels within the front and back of the nose can cause such bleeding. These blood vessels are very tender and, thus, bleed easily. By Anil Arora There are two kinds of nose bleeds: namely anterior and posterior nosebleeds. An anterior nosebleed occurs when the blood vessels at the front of the nose break or rupture, giving rise to bleeding. A posterior nosebleed is when the rupture takes place in a deeper part of…

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Harare Hospital Runs Out Of Maternity Space…Expecting Mothers Sleeping On Floors

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HARARE Central hospital is currently battling to contain swelling numbers of pregnant mothers at the back of a free maternal health initiative government embarked on early this year which has seen most expecting women sleeping on the floors By Michael Gwarisa During a tour of Harare hospital maternity wards on the side-lines of the handover ceremony of the refurbished maternity wards by the First Lady Amai Auxili Mnangagwa, not less than five women of different age groups were sleeping on the floors much to the shock of the first lady.…

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Women University Launches Degree in Midwifery

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The Women’s University in Africa (WUA) is the first institute of higher learning in Zimbabwe to introduce a Midwifery Degree which is expected to help reduce maternal mortality rates in the country. SOURCE: ZBC Standing at 614 deaths per every 100 000 live births, Zimbabwe’s maternal mortality rate is regarded as one of the highest in world. WUA has, however, decided to upscale the country’s midwifery skills by introducing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Midwifery. Speaking at a fundraising dinner held in the capital this Wednesday (yesterday) keynote…

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Medical & Health Expo Preps At Advanced Stage

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PREPARATIONS to the 8th Edition of the Medical and Health Expo slated for October 3 to 5, are at an advanced stage amidst indications that close to 100 exhibitors are set to participate at this year’s exhibition. By Michael Gwarisa The expo which has become a household name in Zimbabwe, has over the years grown in terms of quality of exhibitors as well as the number of participants. In an interview with healthtimes, Zim-Afro Director Shepherd Chakanza said a number of activities have been lined up for the expo which…

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Pregnant Women Should Not Bleach

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CO-FOUNDER of DMK South Africa, Najma Khan has advised pregnant women against using skin bleaching and whitening creams during pregnancy as have a toxic effect on the baby which lead to harm or even worse for the unborn child. Speaking on SABC news over the weekend, Khan said skin bleaching creams were made of highly poisonous substances such as Mercury among other toxins which are used in high dosages. “You are looking at Hydroquinone which is very commonly used in low doses in the industries. But with the skin bleaching…

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PSI Launches Patients Tracking Mobile App

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THE Populations Services International (PSI) has introduced a Mobile Application, dubbed, Connecting with Sara, a platform meant to track and engage with clients through their mobile phones. By Michael Gwarisa The App which is currently being used in Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mozambique is set to leverage on the swelling numbers of internet and phone usage with latest figures indicating that five billion people across the world have a phone in their pocket. In an article, PSI Senior Program Manager, Global Business Chris Purdy said Sub-Saharan Africa was poised for boom…

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Stanbic Donates Toiletries To People Living With Albinism

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STANBIC bank, has handed over sunscreen lotions, soaps, hats and other toiletries to the Albinism Charity Organisation of Zimbabwe (ALCOZ) amidst growing calls to expand the distribution of these essential products to communal areas. By Michael Gwarisa The donation consignment consists of 500 sun-screen lotions, 500 sun hats, 500 lip balms and 500 Dettol soaps and 750 Dettol liquids to at least 250 people living with albinism. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Stanbic Bank board member, Nelly Jinjika said there was need for increased awareness on issues affecting people living…

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100 000 People Die Of Asthma Everyday- Report

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NOT less than 100 000 people are dying each day from Asthma, owing to inadequacies in treatment for people living with the disease, the 2018 Global Asthma Report has gathered. By Michael Gwarisa According to the report, more than 300 million have Asthma globally and the report launched today (31 August 2018) by the Global Asthma Network, highlights that around 1000 people each day are dying from asthma, yet many people, especially in low- and middle-income countries, are unable to access the quality-assured essential asthma medicines and care they need.…

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