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New HSB Board Appointed…Minister Warns Against Laziness

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HEALTH and Child Care minister, Dr David Parirenyatwa has appointed a six member executive board for the Health Services Board (HSB) which will oversee operations and welfare of all the employees under the health sector. By Michael Gwarisa Launching the board, Minister Parirenyatwa urged members to work hard to ensure the board turns around fortunes of the health sector which is in dire need of revival. “This is a very special day, we used to be all under the public service commission and then there was a a commission set…

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NAC Unveils $10 000 Cancer Awareness Sponsorship

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THE Zimbabwe National Aids Council (NAC) has unveiled sponsorship to  the tune of $10 000 for the Zimbabwe Open Golf tournament for ladies which will go towards cancer awareness through sport and and recreation activities. HealthTimes Reporter Speaking at the ceremony marking the unveiling of the package, NAC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tapuwa Magure said the decision to support Cancer awareness through Golf was arrived at following revelations that there is a close relationship between HIV and cancer and involvement in sporting activities could reduce the scourge of cancer. The $10,000.00…

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Parkview Hospital To Offer Cardiac Catheterization

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PREMIER Services Medical Investment subsidiary, Parkview Hospital says it is now focused on offering specialized health services amidsts indications that the centre will be offering cardiac (heart) catheterization and orthopedic services come year end. By Michael Gwarisa The development come in the wake of growing concerns over increased numbbers of people who are travelling outside the country the seek medical treatment in cardiac diseases, renal and other complicated ailments. Speaking on the sidelines of a tour of the Parkview Hospital a subsidiary of PSMI, health and child Care minister, Dr David Parirenyatwa…

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5 myths about infertility

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INFERTILITY – the inability to get pregnant after 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse – affects about 1 in 10 couples. A diagnosis can alter relationships, lead to depression and anxiety, and threaten lifelong expectations of parenthood. Thankfully, medical advances such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) have made it possible for certain couples to conceive, but these treatments carry risks and are often poorly understood. Here are five common misconceptions. Myth No. 1: Stress causes infertility An article on WebMD claims that doctors believe “the stress of actually undergoing…

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ZLHR Makes Progress Towards Decriminalizing HIV Infection

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THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) say they have made strides in engaging key stakeholders  around the subject of repealing  Section 79 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act in a bid to ensure a free and non discriminatory environment for people living with with HIV. The law criminalizes  willful HIV transmission but according to legal experts, it is too general and thus can not be used as an HIV or health law.  By Michael Gwarisa Tinashe Mundawarara, programme manager for the HIV, Human Rights and Law Project at ZLHR,  recently told …

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Zim Female Prisons A Ticking HIV Time bomb

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…a single glove is inserted into more than 10 women’s privates to search for hidden objects …HIV in female prisons is more of a hygiene issue than it is sexual …Drug adherence a challenge due to stigma in prisons IT’S already been two years since Nkazana (not real name) left Chikurubi remand prison but gory memories and gustily images of her horrific experiences behind bars are still as clear and vivid as daylight. By Michael Gwarisa  Apart from the poor nutrition, living standards and social welfare issues inmates experience daily…

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Zim Launches EMTCT Validation Committee

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THE the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), has launched a national validation committee to manage and monitor  the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV  (EMTCT) and Syphilis. By Michael Gwarisa The committee comprises of experts in various spheres of the health industry, legal experts, health rights activists and people living with HIV. The Secretariat will include the National Aids Council Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tapuwa Mugure and the World Health Organisation. The committee is also made up of Principal Director prevention services in the MoHCC Dr Gibson…

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Medical School Enrollment Poor Says Minister Pare

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Government is considering increasing the number of medical schools in Zimbabwe, a cabinet minister has said. By HealthTimes Reporter At the moment the country has only three medical schools at the University of Zimbabwe, National University of Science and Technology and Midlands State University. Officiating the inaugural International Federation of Medical Students Association African regional meeting at UZ College of Health Sciences, Health and Childcare Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa said the enrolment of medical students in Zimbabwe was below 300. “We train here I was told by the Zimbabwe Medical…

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Exclusive Interview With Crystal Meth Drug Addict

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…”Like I said before, I have taken all the other popular substances but I do not encourage first timers to smoke Mutoriro“ At a time when unemployment has reached alarming proportions, young people have devised plans to cushion themselves from reality and drug abuse is one of them. By Kudakwashe Pembere It’s no longer the usual, youths have ventured into some of the most treacherous ways of living and with the introduction new highly intoxicating drugs on the market, one can conclude that the future of Zimbabwe is certainly not…

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Chinese doctors jet in…as gvt bemoans local doctors deficit

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A 10 member Chinese doctors delegation from the 16th Chinese Brigade,  has arrived in the country to support health functions as well as impart knowledge in some medical aspects especially in areas where Zimbabwe has a deficit in medical expertise. By Michael Gwarisa The Chinese team which comprise of anesthesiologists, oncologists, Radiologists  among other fields will be in the country for a one year period and will be stationed at Parirenyatwa group of Hospitals. In an interview at his offices soon after arrival of the delegation, Permanent Secretary in the…

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