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Esigodini Hospital Ambulance Being Used As Staff Bus

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ESIGODINI District Hospital has allegedly been using its ambulance to transport its workers to and from the institution for a fee of $5 per month each, a move that has been described as misplaced and out of order by health officials. SOURCE: SUNDAYNEWS ROBIN MUCHETU Workers at the hospital who spoke to Sunday News said they were paying $5 per month for the ambulance transport. “We pay $5 each month so that we are picked up from the shops to the hospital when we report for work and when going…

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Parirenyatwa Turns Up Heat In Health Sector…Its Not Business As Usual

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WELL, if there is any man who is having sleepless nights over how he could transform fortunes of the health sector and probably save his job then that man is none other than Honorable Dr David Parirenyatwa, the minister of health and child care. By The Crazy Doctor Parirenyatwa has served as health minister for more than 15 years under the ZANU PF government. Truth be told, the health sector suffered massive collapse and decadence, with most public health institutions turning into white elephants and health museums during this period.…

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Public Health Bill now before Parliament

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THE long-awaited Public Health Bill is now before Parliament for crafting and went through its First Reading Stage in the National Assembly on Thursday. SOURCE: NEWSDAY  Health minister David Parirenyatwa brought the Bill for the First Reading, where he told legislators that the new Health law will, among other things provide for the conditions of improvement of the health sector and quality of life for Zimbabweans. “The Bill will provide for the rights, duties, powers and functions of all parties in the public health system, to provide for measures for…

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MSF Donates Furniture and Car To Ministry of Health

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????????? ???? ?????????? ??????? ? ?????? ???? ??????? ??? ?????? ????????? ????? ??$???? ?? ??? ???????? ?? ?????? ??? ????? ????’? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?????. The vehicle and the furniture were handed over to the Minister of Health and Child Care Hon. Dr David P. Parirenyatwa at a small ceremony held at the Ministry. Hon. Parirenyatwa commended MSF for their support and for capacitating the Mental Health Department. “As a ministry we appreciate the great support from MSF. Today we appreciate the donation and sundry from MSF to the Mental…

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Chiefs Want Punitive Powers Over Child Marriages

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MIDLANDS Province’s Chief Muhumbane said traditional leaders and chiefs must be granted powers to punish child marriages offenders if the prevailing surge in child marriages cases is to be nipped in the bud. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during a Chief’s Indaba in Gweru, Chief Muhumbane said there was conflict between customary law and criminal law and as a result, chiefs were battling to combat Child marriages. “Your excellency, we ask that there be clarity on issues of customary law and criminal law. Many a timers, you find that offenses are…

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Gov Sets Up Camp At Chirundu Boarder To Prevent Cholera

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MINISTRY of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has set up a temporary camp at Chirundu boarder post to monitor and prevent Cholera from entering the country. HealthTimes Reporter Through their official Twitter Account, the Ministry of Health said the move was step towards showing how prepared they are to tackle cholera. “As part of preparedness Strategy @MoHCCZim set up a temporary camp at Chirundu boarder post in case of emergency. Buses leaving Zimbabwe have stickers,fliers & brochures with information on preventing Cholera. Speaking to health minister Dr David Parirenyatwa last…

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#BREAKING: Massive Shakeup Looms At NBSZ

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A crunch extraordinary meeting to discuss  the future leadership structures for the National Blood Services of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) is scheduled for next month amidst  growing calls to trim the current bloated board membership to reasonable levels. By Michael Gwarisa NBSZ Board Secretary Mr Radhi Chikwereti said the meeting slated for February 2, 2018 would try to resolve issues ranging from composition of the bloated board members of services among other issues. “Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) will be held of the NBSZ will be held…

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Parliament Pushes For Command Sanitary Pads Production

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LEGISLATORS have called for command sanitary pads production in a bid to avert the prevailing crisis which has been exacerbated by the recent prices increases of sanitary products due to foreign currency shortages. By Michael Gwarisa Contributing to a motion raised by Honorable Priscilla Misihairabwi Mushonga in the National Assembly, Pelandaba-Mpopoma legislator Joseph Tshuma said sanitary pads availability should match that of condoms and priority must be given to the girl child to menstruate with dignity. “As much as other people have said that if you visit the toilet you…

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20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness

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Fasting has been recognized for its many health benefits dating back to Hippocrates. These benefits extend to everything from better weight management, improved cardiovascular health, healthier blood composition, and better cell recycling, among many others. by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM Although there is not an abundance of research on fasting in humans, a growing number of health experts believe that the results of fasting from animal studies hold great promise for human health and future research efforts There are many different types of fasts you can choose from,…

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Keeping Girls Safe and in School in Chipinge

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In a region characterized by poverty, child marriages, school dropouts and child abuse, adolescent girls are taking action to stay healthy and protect themselves from HIV. By Family AIDS Caring Trust Orphans and Vulnerable Children Team In eastern Zimbabwe, near the border with Mozambique, a school and the surrounding community are dramatically changing attitudes and social norms through the DREAMS initiative, which is funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through USAID. There, DREAMS is reaching thousands of parents, caregivers and students and making their dreams come…

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