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Children Have Lasting Mental Health Effects From Pandemics: Experts

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MENTAL health experts have urged parents to look out for signs and symptoms of stress and distress in children during the pandemic that usually manifest themselves as aggressive behavior in Children amongst a hots of other signs. By Patricia Mashiri In an interview with HealthTimes, Dr Kudakwashe Muchena a leading Psychologist said The COVID-19 pandemic just like any other pandemics such as HIV/AIDS exter pressure on the mental health of children leading to lot of anxiety and panic amongst children usually when people who sit around them gets sick and…

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UNICEF signs supply agreement for Sinopharm COVID-19 Vaccine

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IN an effort to improve access to quality-assured COVID-19 vaccines, enabling the protection of frontline health care and social workers, as well as other high-risk and vulnerable groups the United Nations International Childrens Emmergency Fund(UNICEF) has supply agreement of the supply of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. By Staff Reporter  In a press release UNICEF said UNICEF and Sinopharm have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of the BBIBP-CorV inactivated virus vaccine against COVID-19 on behalf of the COVAX Facility. Through the agreement, UNICEF will have access to up to 120 million…

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WHO urges people to stay safe,as COVID-19 cases continues to rise

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THE World Health Organization (WHO) has advised the general public to keep on observing basic preventative measures as it remains the key in reducing the number of COVID-19 infections across the globe. HealthTimes Reporter  Dr Maria Van Kerhove, WHO Technical Lead COVID-19 said Africa is one of the continents that has been witnessing the rise in COVID-19 cases in the past few days. We need to be blunt when we need to be blunt. We are not in a good place. In Africa there was a 16.7% increase in cases…

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UNFPA Calls For Greater Investment In The Provision Of SRH and GBV Services For Women And Young People In The Context On COVID-19

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THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for continued investment in the provision of Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services for women and young people in the context of COVID-19 that has caused serious gaps and challenges in the provision of sexual and reproductive health information and services. HealthTimes Reporter  Additionally, the reallocation of resources away from these services towards Covid19 response may affect the health of many women and girls. In her World Population Day message, UNFPA Executive Director, Dr Natalia Kanem said, “COVID-19…

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COVID Third Wave Requires Social Media Influencers, Religious Leaders To Share Information Responsibly

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ZIMBABWE and most of Africa are currently in their third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike the first two, the current wave has had a very rapid spread across Africa, and also seems to be having a higher fatality rate. Zimbabwe has seen the highest numbers ever reported this week, reporting a record high of over 2600 cases in the past 24 hours, with 55 deaths. By Dr Grant Murewanhema There has also been widespread community transmission, with all 10 provinces reporting quite significant numbers of cases. Unlike in the…

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Police rubbishes requirement for vaccination cards at roadblocks

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THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has refuted social media claims that people without COVID-19 certificates are being blocked from getting into Harare Central Business District. HealthTimes Reporter Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, ZRP Spokesperson said this was false information has they were not received such directive from the government. “We haven’t received such directive from the government. We urge the public to stay home if they are nit essential service providers. ZRP also appeals to the public to be patient with the officers at road blocks because the vehicles will be…

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No Science To Back That Double Masking Prevents COVID Infection-WHO

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THE World Health Organization (WHO) says despite raging social media debate on double masking, there was no scientific evidence to support the notion that wearing more than one mask offers double protection against COVID-19 infection. By Patricia Mashiri Speaking to HealthTimes Dr Lincoln Charimari,  the World Health Organization (WHO) Zimbabwe COVID-19 Response Manager said there was no scientific proof yet which shows that double masking was effective in the prevention of COVID-19. Double masking has not been shown to have additional protective effect against all variants of SARS-COV-2. It is…

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WORRYING: Second most recommended drug for COVID-19, will remain unaffordable & inaccessible for many

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Swiss pharmaceutical corporation Roche must urgently share know-how and technology with broad range of manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries to scale up production and access Wednesday, July 7, 2021 — As the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended tocilizumab yesterday for people with severe COVID-19, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) called on the Swiss pharmaceutical corporation Roche, the world’s sole producer of the drug, to lower the price of the drug to make it affordable and accessible for everyone who needs it, everywhere. Roche must end its monopoly and urgently share the…

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Vaccination, Adherence To Covid-19 Regulations Solution To Ending The Pandemic

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ENDING the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe requires communities, whether in rural areas or cities, to religiously adhere to regulations pronounced by the government, getting vaccinated as well as following guidelines issued by WHO on the disease, which has claimed over 3 million lives globally. By Itai Josh Rusike Following recent upsurge of Covid-19 cases in some parts of the country and the subsequent localized lockdowns, the government introduced new level measures. But such measures, though important, are not enough when people lack adequate information about the virus. Lack of…

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Funerals Becomes COVID-19 Super Spreaders

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GOVERNMENT has noted with concern that funerals have been one of the causes why COVID-19 new cases have been rising lately. Staff Reporter Speaking to Journalist, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said the government was working flat out reduce the COVID-19 burden on citizens. Funerals have become major spreaders within the Provinces, the Environmental Health Workers and Police are upping their game in the enforcement of the mandatory numbers. While Village Health Workers are playing their part in educating villagers, we implore traditional leaders to be…

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