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Kwekwe Town Council/ Police Remove Mentally Ill People From The Streets

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Kwekwe City Council together with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and other social welfare departments launched a blitz today to round up mentally ill individuals in Kwekwe Central Business District for the safety of the general public. The decision came after a distressing incident last week, where a 23-year-old man was struck on the head to death by a mentally ill person. The city has in recent times become a home to mentally ill patients and street kids who terrorise the public. Kwekwe City Council Director of Housing and Health…

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ICAZ Hosts National Infection Prevention and Control Conference

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The Infection Control Association of Zimbabwe Trust (ICAZ) hosted a two day National Infection Prevention Control indaba in Harare recently in a bid to reflect on the progress made as well as identify gaps in the country’s health care sector. By Nthokozo Gudu The meeting brought together multidisciplinary infection control practitioners from across the country’s 10 provinces including the public and private health sector and mission health institutions. Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Permanent Secretary Air Commodore, Dr. Jasper Chimedza. Director Nursing Services in…

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Prescription drugs mules cashing-in in Zimbabwe

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By Takunda Mandura Rampart smuggling of prescription drugs into Zimbabwe is exposing people to a myriad of unforeseen health complications. An investigation conducted by this reporter since January 2023 shows that various prescription drugs are being smuggled from countries neighboring Zimbabwe and this is largely driven by the quick availability of the greenback as well as a readily available market. Various sources contacted by this reporter revealed that the network of prescription drugs mules or smuggles comprise of corrupt border control officials, police officers, and vendors bringing drugs into Zimbabwe…

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Old Mutual Zimbabwe Donates A Neo-Natal Ventilator to Murambinda Hospital

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Murambinda Hospital is a rural community hospital located in the town of Murambinda, Buhera District in Manicaland Province. The hospital is owned and administered by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary under the endorsement and supervision of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Harare. It is the only hospital in Buhera District, with a population of nearly 300,000 over an area with a radius of about 100 kilometres. By Staff Reporter Old Mutual Zimbabwe recently donated a neonatal ventilator, the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP),  to help improve the…

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Chipangura addresses mental health issues in her 13th book

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Renowned author and publisher Faith Mudiwa Chipangura, has released a captivating exploration of mental health challenges book entitled “Coming Clean.” By Ntokozo Gudu The book was published by Phoenix Publishing and to date has already received overwhelming responses. ‘Coming Clean’ was launched by Chipangura on her social media platforms. In an interview with HealthTimes, Chipangura said the book addresses sensitive topics with compassion and empathy hence destigmatizing mental health, The book plays a crucial role in destigmatizing conversations around mental health,it encourages open dialogue, helping to create a society that…

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ZACH Urges Government To Support Pregnant Teens

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PARENTS are finding the toll of teen mothers heavy hence the need for Government to at least chip in with material support. By Nthokozo Gudu Zimbabwe is battling the scourge of teen pregnancies with civil society organisations advocating for access to sexual and reproductive health services. Addressing journalists at the press conference SASA Programme coordinator Dennis Dzikiti said communities feel that the government should have support systems for impregnated girl children whose marriages cannot be sanctioned, Communities feel that the government should chip in and assist with material support in…

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Zim’s Government Analyst Lab gets ISO Certification

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ZIMBABWE’S Government Analyst Laboratory (GAL) has attained the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification which will see improved testing of agrifood products at international standards. By Kuda Pembere and Nthokozo Gudu Officiating the handover ceremony of the certification on behalf of the Health and Child Care Ministry permanent secretary Air Commodore Dr Jasper Chimedza, Chief Director for Human Resources, Dr Simon Nyadundu said this certification has helped the Government Analyst Lab improve its capacity. It is my pleasure to be here officiating at this very important function where we are receiving the certification…

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As World Population Reaches 8 Billion, It’s Time To Look Beyond The Numbers

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In a statement World Population Day United Nations for the recent World Population Day, the UN General Secretary expressed that while the world will reach the 8 billion population mark this year, it is important to not focus on the numerical figure but on the actual people. By Edinah Masiyiwa The State of World Population 2023 report, published by the United Nations Population Fund, calls for reframing narratives surrounding population growth, urging leaders to consider women’s rights and the ability to freely make reproductive choices. This report further highlights that the…

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We can end AIDS, if we follow the proven path of progress

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By Sophia Mukasa Monico – UNAIDS Country Director, Zimbabwe The recently released UNAIDS Global AIDS Update Report “shows that there is a path that ends AIDS. Taking the path that ends AIDS ensures preparedness to address future pandemic challenges, and advance progress across the Sustainable Development Goals.  The data and real-world examples set out in this report make it clear what that path is. It is not a mystery. It is a political and financial choice. HIV responses succeed when they are anchored in strong political leadership to follow the…

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“Practice responsible journalism on people who use drugs”

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AS Zimbabwe is seized with a drug and substance abuse  epidemic mainly among among the youthful population, journalists have been advised to use responsible language that does not discriminate or endanger the lives of people using drugs. By Nthokozo Gudu This was said by various stakeholders who attended  a journalists at a training on capacity building on harm reduction and accurate reporting on drug use held in Harare recently and hosted by Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN). ZCLDN Director, Mr Wilson Box said the language used on reporting…

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