Author: Kuda Pembere

Health Minister Allays ARV shortage fears

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By Kuda Pembere  The government, through the Ministry of Health and Child Care, has reassured the nation that there will be no shortage of antiretroviral drugs, having already floated a tender for their procurement. Concerns had arisen over the potential impact on HIV patients if stocks ran out after June. Previously, Health Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora had confirmed that the country had sufficient supplies until then. In Zimbabwe, 31% of antiretroviral drugs are procured through U.S. funding, with the remainder funded by the government through the National AIDS Council and…

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TM PicknPay and CABS donate US$80 000 to KidzCan

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By Kuda Pembere TM Pick n Pay in partnership with CABS donated US$80,000 worth of medical supplies for childhood cancer treatment to KidzCan. Additionally, TM Pick n Pay provided KidzCan with a cash card valued at US$15,000 to support the children’s nutritional needs. The funds were raised during last month’s Orange Month launch, an initiative that highlights the challenges faced by children with cancer and mobilizes communities to take action in providing medical and emotional support. TM Pick n Pay Chief Financial Officer Gamu Nyamuzinga emphasized that the donation was…

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First Capital Bank Donates Cancer Medication to Parirenyatwa Hospital

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By Kuda Pembere Harare, Zimbabwe – First Capital Bank Zimbabwe, in collaboration with CancerServe Trust on Friday donated critical cancer medication to the Gynaecology Department at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, aiming to improve access to treatment for underserved patients. The donation, which includes 110 vials of Paclitaxel and 10 doses of 10.8mg Zoladex, is valued at USD 5,000 and is expected to benefit up to 120 patients battling ovarian, prostate, and breast cancer. The initiative aligns with First Capital Bank’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and its broader goal…

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Outgoing Chinese Medical Team Treats 14,000 Zimbabweans

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By Kuda Pembere The China-Zimbabwe Medical Exchange Program marks four decades, with the 21st China Medical Team honored for its contributions to medical treatment and training in the country. Over 14,000 Zimbabweans received medical care from this team, while 1,000 healthcare workers underwent training. Speaking at a reception ceremony for the incoming 22nd China Medical Team, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Hon. Sleiman Kwidini praised the outgoing 21st team for its efforts in strengthening Zimbabwe’s healthcare system. Often working in the most remote and underserved areas, the 21st China…

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Hon Kwidini Urges Parliamentarians To Develop Maternity Waiting Homes

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By Kuda Pembere As Zimbabwe continues to face a high number of maternal mortalities due to complications like hypertension, parliamentarians have been urged to use the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Devolution Fund to support the construction and maintenance of maternity waiting homes. Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Hon. Sleiman Kwidini made the call in the National Assembly while responding to a question from Hon. Tsitsi Murombedzi, who had expressed concern over the neglect of maternity waiting rooms. The Zimbabwean Parliamentary Constituency Development Fund (CDF), introduced in 2010, was…

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Zimbabwe Feed and Fodder Multi-Stakeholder Platform Drafts Strategic Plan

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By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) for feed and fodder systems has begun drafting a strategic plan to guide its formalization and resource mobilization efforts. Established in May last year, the MSP comprises representatives from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development (MoLAFWRD), the Zimbabwe Dairy Farmers Association, the Zimbabwe Dairy Processors Association, academia, and financial institutions. Rutendo Nyahoda, Deputy Director in the Department of Livestock Production and Development at the Ministry of Agriculture and Zimbabwe’s focal person for the Resilient Feed and Fodder Systems initiative,…

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Bright Journey Eye Camp Aims to Restore Sight for 600 Zimbabweans with Free Cataract Surgeries

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By Kuda Pembere At least 300 patients have been selected for cataract surgery during an ongoing screening at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where a team of Chinese and local doctors are conducting a free Eye Camp under the Bright Journey program. In its third installment, the Bright Journey Eye Camp aims to perform surgeries on 600 patients. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Dr. Boniface Macheka, the head of ophthalmology at Sekugu Kaguvi Eye Hospital, encouraged more people to come for screening. He mentioned that the screening, which began this Monday,…

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Zim launches Pediatric Cancer Treatment Guidelines

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By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe launched its Childhood Cancer Treatment Guidelines on Friday, strengthening the country’s efforts to combat childhood cancers through early diagnosis and improved treatment. The launch, which coincided with International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) commemorations at Kidzcan’s Rainbow Village, comes at a time when children with cancer in Zimbabwe have only a 20 percent survival rate—well below the World Health Organization (WHO) 2030 target of 60 percent. Officiating at the event, Mr. Lee Nkala, Acting Director for the Non-Communicable Diseases Department, spoke on behalf of the Health and…

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PSH Works to Restore HIV Services At All New Start Centres

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By Kuda Pembere Population Solutions for Health (PSH) is working tirelessly to resume HIV services previously offered at New Start Centres, following a funding review initiated by the U.S. State Department under the administration of former President Donald Trump. The closure of New Start Centres is part of PSH’s compliance with the U.S. government directive. However, a waiver on health-related funding was later introduced to prevent the collapse of Africa’s under-resourced health systems. In an interview, PSH executive director Dr. Noah Taruberekera stated that while he could not comment on…

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Nurses Slam New Tax Clearance Rule as Unnecessary Burden, Warn of Impact on Patient Care

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By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwean nurses have criticized the newly introduced tax clearance requirement for renewing nurses’ practicing certificates, calling it unnecessary and cumbersome. The Zimbabwe Nurses Association warns that the policy could negatively affect patient care across the country. The controversy stems from a recent announcement by the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) mandating that nurses obtain a tax clearance certificate from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) before renewing their practicing certificates. Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZNA) President Enock Dongo, in an interview with HealthTimes, argued that the requirement unfairly burdens…

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