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2.2 Million Zim Women Using Family Planning Methods

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ZIMBABWE has a total of 2.2 million users of modern day family planning methods amidst indications that the country is close to attaining the 2020 target which aims to increase the Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR)  from the current 66 percent to 68 percent. By Michael Gwarisa Addressing a media conference ahead of the World Population Day celebrations 2018, Director Family Health in the ministry of health and child care (MoHCC), Dr Bernard Madzima said although Zimbabwe has made significant strides towards availing  quality family planning services to the population, more still needed…

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Nyaradzo to set up UK branch by year end

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Nyaradzo Funeral Assurance Company has said it is targeting to set up operations in the United Kingdom by year end having, successfully expanded into South Africa as part of the group’s regional and global expansion drive. SOURCE: FINANCIAL EXPRESS The United Kingdom is the second biggest destination for Zimbabwean migrants, after South Africa. At the launch of the Sahwira International Plan (SIP), Nyaradzo chief executive officer Philip Mataranyika said the group’s expansion drive is now beginning to bear fruit with Zimbabweans abroad, particularly in South Africa, where people now have…

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12 Die of Common Flu

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THE ongoing cold spell which has been reported as one of Zimbabwe’s most brutal winter has left a trail of destruction with a total of  12 deaths having been recorded so far. HealthTimes Reporter According to statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care, “a total of 9 962 suspected common cold/influenza cases and no death were reported during the week ending 24 June 2018. The cumulative figures for common cold/influenza are 792 447 cases and 12 deaths.”   Worldwide, the flu results in three million to five million…

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Targeted TB Screening Effective For Vulnerable Communities

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THE targeted screening for active Tuberculosis (TB) among high risk groups, being spearheaded by the Ministry of health and Child Care’s National TB Program in partnership with the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) bears fruits at community level. By Michael Gwarisa The National TB Program has partnered with The Union in intensifying active case finding for TB by targeting high risk groups and communities around the country. The initiative is being co-funded by Global Fund and USAID’s Challenge TB. In an interview with HealthTimes, The Union…

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Gvt Should Invest In Traditional Medicine Training

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TRADITIONAL Medical Practitioners Council (TMPC) Board Chairperson, Mr Friday Chishanyu says there is need for government to invest as well as provide infrastructure for traditional medicine training amidst indications that not less than 80 percent of Zimbabwe’s population rely on traditional medicines. By Michael Gwarisa In an interview on the side-lines of the a traditional medicines symposium in Harare, Mr Chishanyu said traditional medicine could play a pivotal role in eliminating some health challenges the country is battling with as it has some proven and workable solutions which have been…

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Govt Hails CSOs Providing Health Services To Inmates

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Government on Tuesday commended the efforts made by civil society organisations that deal with prison health in ensuring that inmates get adequate health services. By HealthTimes Reporter Officiating the Regional Prisons Conference on behalf of Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Secretary For Justice, Legal And Parliamentary Affairs Virginia Mabhiza hailed these organisations for their support in Zimbabwe’s prisons. These organisations bring in foodstuff, sanitary wear to mention but the few to improve the living conditions of inmates. “It is therefore pleasing to note that the plight of inmates living with HIV and AIDS continues…

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Chinese Govt to build mega Drug warehouse in Zim

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The Chinese Government awaits the design plan for a mega pharmaceutical warehouse from Zimbabwe to roll out funding for its construction. By Kudakwashe Pembere This was said by Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Huang Ping while welcoming Chinese medical specialists to Zimbabwe on Tuesday. He said they have secured funding for the building. “We are going to build the pharmaceutical warehouse in Zimbabwe. We have been trying to do this for two or three years. Now it’s the construction design which is yet to be finalized but the money is there.…

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Zim Welcomes Chinese Medical Expertise

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THE Chinese medical team that arrived in Zimbabwe last week has come at time Zimbabwe is in need of medical expertise in areas such as anesthesia, orthopedics and radiology in the country’s public health facilities, a health official has said. By Kudakwashe Pembere Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Clinical Director Mr Noah Madziva said the one year visit by the Chinese medical team would close the personnel gaps rampart in the public health institutions as well as impart knowledge and skills to local medical practitioners. “The specialties I am really excited…

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Health Benefits Of Eating Sugar Cane

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I seldom know a person who hates Sugarcane and does not crave for Sugarcane juice when thirsty. Sugarcane juice with ice is a hit among Mumbaiites. On a hot sultry afternoon have a glass of sugarcane juice and see how it rejuvenates and energises you. Sugarcane is known to provide energy and glucose to our body and gives us the strength to continue with our work. But, did you know that Sugarcane has many health benefits than just providing glucose to our body? Sugarcane juice is not only like any other…

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How Soon After an Orgasm Can You Have Another Round Of Sex?

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…You might think you’re ready for round two, but your penis says otherwise BY MARKHAM HEID  Men’s Health Magazine After a successful session in the sack, you might be ready to call it a night—but what if she’s looking for an encore? Unlike women, guys must take into account their refractory period before they can consider having sex again. This refers to the time lapse between your initial orgasm and when you’re able to experience an additional ejaculation and orgasm. And unlike what you see in movies, the notion that you…

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