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Teen Pregnancies Stalk Zimbabwe- Gvt

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ZIMBABWE recorded a spike in teenage pregnancies in the first quarter of 2021 at the back rampart sexual abuse amongst a host of other factors leading to an increase in school dropouts. By Patricia Mashiri Speaking during a multi-sectorial dialogue for collective action on adolescent pregnancies, Ministry of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare, Social Development Officer Child Protection Department, Patience Rupende said there was need to address the growing scourge of teen pregnancies and save the future of the girl child. Teenage pregnancies are a result of child protection…

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Caesarean Births Rise By 100% At Sally Mugabe Hospital

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THE number of caesarean operations at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital Maternity wing has shot up by 100 percent following the renovation and re-equipping of theatre one by financial services institution, Stanbic Bank last month. HealthTimes Reporter Sally Mugabe Maternity Ward Matron Senior Nursing Officer Dade Gertrude Pedzisai said the Maternity ward was now able to complete all its caesarean section elective list as well as attend to all emergency operations from all over Harare thanks to the inspired donation by Stanbic Bank. Sister Pedzisai said when the ward was operating…

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Zimbabweans Risk Incomplete Vaccination

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THE prevailing shortages of first doses of vaccines being administered in Zimbabwe could result in majority of citizens being partially vaccinated if something is not done urgently, a Public Health Expert has warned. By Tanaka Moyo There have been widespread and confirmed reports of shortages of first dosses of the Sinopharm and Sinovac vaccines especially around urban poly clinics resulting in people being turned away without getting jabbed. In an interview with HealthTimes, Mr Itai Rusike, the Executive Director for the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) said the issue…

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Humrel Donates Sanitary Wear To Girls With Special Needs

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HUMREL Supply Chain Group together with its partners have donated an assortment of sanitary wear and toiletries to Saint Catherine Special School in Eastle, in a move that is likely to ease challenges faced by girls especially those with special needs in managing the menstrual health. By Patricia Mashiri The donation also coincided with the 2021 Menstrual Hygiene Day which is running under the theme “More action & investment in menstrual health & hygiene now!” Some of the partners who collaborated with Humrel in the initiative include Oxfam, Bowerbrands Media,…

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60 And Not Out: Amnesty International Celebrates Diamond Jubilee

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Amnesty International was founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson on the idea that together ordinary people can change the world. Today Amnesty is a worldwide movement for human rights, calling on the collective power of 10 million people, each one committed to fighting for justice, equality and freedom everywhere. From London to Santiago, Sydney to Kampala, people have come together to insist that the rights of each and every human are respected and protected. Sixty years on, we’re still battling for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.…

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India, WHO Donates Ambulances To Zimbabwe

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THE Indian government together with World Health Organization have donated ambulances to the government of Zimbabwe in a bid to improve the quality of the health system in the country. By Patricia Mashiri In his acceptance speech, Vice President and the Minister of Health, Constantino Chiwenga thanked both the Indian government and the World Health Organization for the donation of 20 ambulances and a consignment of medical equipment. In a clear showcase of the sound diplomatic relations that exist between our two countries , the government of India through its…

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Zim to receive more 500 000 vaccine doses

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ZIMBABWE is set to receive 500 000 Sinopharm vaccine doses which were procured from China in June to boost the vaccination programme which is currently underway in the country. By Patricia Mashiri Speaking during a Cabinet briefing Senator Monica Mutsvagwa,  the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services said they were expecting the vaccines in the country next month. Regarding vaccine procurement, the public is informed that delivery of the 500 000 Sinopharm vaccine doses which were ordered from China is expected in June. “Government continues to urge the public…

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Fire Guts Down Mpilo Hospital Hostels

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MPILO Central Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Professor Solwayo Ngwenya has announced that the health institution’s doctors hostels was last night gutted by fire. HealthTimes Through his Twitter Account, Professor Ngwenya said, “Terrible things at our hospital, Thixo! Why us, Why? Mpilo Central Hospital, Our Only Pride!!” This is the second time within a space of three years that the hospital’s hostel have caught fire and burning thousands of dollars worth of properties.  

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COVID-19 exposes children to Child labor

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A report by the Human Rights Watch shows that there has been a rise in Child labor in countries like Ghana, Nepal and Uganda due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Staff Reporter According to the International Labour Organization even though the three countries had made remarkable strides in reducing child labour which had decreased by approximately 94 million between 2000 and 2016 presenting a 38% drop, the prevalence of child labor is on its way up. Jo Becker, Children’s Rights Advocacy Director Human Rights Watch said policies protecting children should be…

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Children More Prone To Typhoid Fever: WHO

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THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Zimbabwe National Professional Officer for Expanded program on Immunization, Dr Maxwell Rupfutse  said research shows that children under the age of four are more susceptible to typhoid as compared to other age groups. By Patricia Mashiri Speaking during a virtual media sensitization meeting on Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Introduction and catch up vaccination campaign, Dr Rupfutse said typhoid fever death rates may rise when left untreated. Severe cases may lead to serious complications or even death. Death rates in typhoid fever range from 1-4% in treated…

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