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Gweru Typhoid Outbreak: Ministry of Health Issues Travel Notice

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THE ministry of health and child care (MoHCC) has warned travelers to exercise extreme caution when traveling to Gweru following a Typhoid outbreak which has claimed at least eight lives, HealthTimes has learnt. By Michael Gwarisa In a statement, MoHCC said the Typhoid fever which  is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, thrives well under dirty environments hence the need for citizens to practice hygiene as well as avoid coming into contact with infected persons as people can transmit the disease as long as the bacteria remains in their body. “The…

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Gvt Digs Into Health Levy To Rescue TB Drugs Crisis

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THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) says has allocated an amount to the tune of US$500 000 from the airtime health levy fund to beef up Tuberculosis (TB) drugs supplies in the face of a prevailing TB drugs crisis. By Michael Gwarisa According to the MoHCC, the country is currently experiencing an inadequate availability of fixed dose combination (FDC) medicines for the intensive phase treatment of tuberculosis (first two months) and the US$500 000 would also buttress some relief supplies government received from MSF. “The Ministry has received…

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HOPE Zimbabwe Integrates Boys/Girls SRHR Issues

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INTEGRATING girls and boys Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) issues could go a long way in ensuring gender equality and tolerance, a Hope for Adolescents and Youth Zimbabwe official has said. By Michael Gwarisa In an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of the ongoing SRHR workshop, Hope Zimbabwe Vice Board Chair, Mrs Ratidzai Ndlovu said leaving boys behind in the quest to achieve gender equality was tantamount to “shooting ourselves in the foot.” “Girls have a lot of disadvantages because of the gender issues, this is why we incorporate…

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Will Using a Butterfly Cup Break The Hymen?

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Today, science informs us that some girls are born without a hymen, that it can be so stretchy as to not break, even during penetrative sex or fragile enough that it breaks during regular exercise. The hymen has relatively few blood vessels and so bleeding is not guaranteed, even if it is broken during sexual intercourse. Just like so many other parts of our anatomy, the hymen comes in many shapes and sizes. Every girl is different. This means that whilst using a sanitary product that is inserted like a…

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??V+ Mothers Free To Breastfeed

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MINISTRY of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) National Prevention of mother-to-child-transmission (PMTC) and Paediatric HIV care and treatment coordinator, Dr Angela Mushavi says there is no harm in HIV positive mother breastfeeding their negative babies. HealthTimes Reporter This is despite growing fears amongst HIV positive mothers of infecting their babies through breast milk a situation which has led to a spike in uptake of formula milk across the globe. Dr Mushavi said mothers should breastfeed exclusively for the first six months regardless of their HIV status provided they are active…

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Managing Cholesterol Naturally

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Cholesterol has gotten the bad end of the stick for years. Did you know that we actually need cholesterol to stay healthy? By Dr Nyarai Paweni Sage ReStorative Health So, what is cholesterol? it’s a waxy fat-­‐like substance that is primarily made in the liver. The liver makes 80% of our cholesterol. The remaining 20% comes from our diet from meats, cheeses, milks, nuts etc. And why is it important? Cholesterol is essential for cell membranes, and is the building block for production of hormones (thyroid, male/female hormones) and vitamin…

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Unilever Intervenes In Gweru Typhoid Fight

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UNILEVER, through its brands Lifebuoy and Domestos, will engage in an awareness campaign in Gweru to educate people on health and sanitation following a Typhoid outbreak which has claimed seven lives so far with an increasing number of cases being reported at local clinics and hospitals. HealthTimes Reporter The campaign will encompass visits to clinics, hospitals and community meet-ups to educate residents on hand-washing techniques, effective toilet cleaning and general health care with the hope of helping to reduce the spread of the outbreak. “We saw it fit to help people…

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Gweru Typhoid Crisis Escalates

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THERE seem to be no end in sight for the Typhoid crisis in Gweru amidst indications that more cases are being being brought in on a daily basis forcing the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) to set up more treatment camps in the affected areas.  By Michael Gwarisa Giving an update on the Typhoid outbreak, the ministry of health confirmed that the situation was escalating on a daily basis and there was need for more human resources deployment to attend to the crisis. “???????? ?? ?????? ??? ?????…

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Zim’s Medicinal Cannabis Charms International Community

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HEALTH and Childcare minister Dr David Parirenyatwa says legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Zimbabwe has generated interest locally and internationally with many players intending to venture into cannabis farming. By Kudakwashe Pembere This follows the legalization of cannabis growing by government through recently announced Statutory Instrument 62 of 2018. Minister Parirenyatwa told medical professionals at the official opening of Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZiMA) 2018 Congress that several international countries want to farm the crop. “We want to know if you have the technical expertise. Because we have had queues in…

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Women’s Farts Smell Worse, and Five More Facts You Need to Know About Flatulence

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Flatulence is a fact of life. Americans collectively break wind to the smelly tune of up to 6.3 billion times each day. That’s a lot of hot air. For such a ubiquitous activity, it’s amazing how taboo it is. Face palms and pinched noses mark the passing of gas in most social settings. Science, however, has no ingrained distaste for flatulence. Here are six facts we’ve learned about farting. By Ross Pomeroy 1. There are three main fart smells. Hydrogen sulfide produces the signature “rotten eggs” note, methanethiol produces hints of “decomposing vegetables,” and dimethyl…

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