Author: Kuda Pembere

Medical Aid Coverage In Zimbabwe Stuck At 10 Percent Over 10 Years

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By Kudakwashe Pembere The number of Zimbabweans with medical insurance has never passed the 10 percent mark over the past decade due to various reasons, chief among them, a highly informalized economy, HealthTimes learned. Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) chief executive Ms Shylet Sanyanga told this publication Tuesday on the side-lines of a NetOne-Salutem International Medical Fund medical cover launch that coverage never breached 10 percent describing the movement stunted. “It has never moved, quite honestly. From like, I would say even over the past, over the past…

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Salutem, NetOne launch US$1-a-month medical cover

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By Kuda Pembere Salutem International Medical Fund and NetOne through its mobile money platform One Money on Tuesday launched a medical aid scheme where all Zimbabweans can pay as little as US$1-a-month. The Salutem One Health scheme also intends to end the hassles services providers of long waiting periods to get paid for their services by medical aid funds. Under this scheme, subscribers have access to basic primary health care services which include the basic general practitioner consultations alongside getting generic medicines. The medical aid product has a three-month waiting…

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Zim Women Suffering in Silence Due to Cyberbullying

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By Kudakwashe Pembere Women should know the legal remedies available in legal instruments to take action against cyberbullying and online harassment perpetrators. This comes amidst findings that a lot of women were ignorant of such which has seen them suffer in silence mentally and at times even physically. A feminist solidarity workshop held in Harare recently sought to come up with recommendations on the effective implementation of laws and policies that protect women from online violence. It was organized by the Women’s Action Group (WAG), graced by guests from Women’s…

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Merck Foundation awards 20 more scholarships to Zimbabwean doctors

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By Kuda Pembere in Dar Es Salaam The Merck Foundation says it awarded an additional twenty scholarships to Zimbabwean doctors bringing the total number of recipients to more than 122 over the past 12 months. This was revealed by Zimbabwe’s First Lady Dr Auxilia Mnangagwa in her keynote speech, in Dar-Es-Salaam on Tuesday at the Merck Foundation Africa-Asia Luminary. Through our long-term partnership and as the ambassador of Merck Foundation More than a Woman, we have provided more than 122 scholarships of one-year diploma and two-year Masters’ degree to young…

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UNDP Hands Over 450 kilowatt Solar System To NatPharm

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By Kuda Pembere UNDP Zimbabwe has handed over solar power equipment to the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) worth US$500 000 to help boost the cold chain supply system in the country. Speaking at the handover of the equipment purchased by the Global Fund against AIDS, TB and Malaria, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora commended the partners for the timely intervention coming amidst electricity challenges bedevilling the country. This occasion marks a crucial step in our country’s ongoing journey towards building resilient and sustainable health systems. Today’s launch…

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NAC’s HIV symposium spotlights children

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By Kuda Pembere The National HIV Symposium kicked off on a high note with the focus hinged on pediatric and adolescent HIV issues bedeviling Zimbabwe. The symposium organized by the National AIDS Council was themed “Accelerating 95-95-95 HIV Targets Among Children”. Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora in a speech read on his behalf by Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals chief medical officer Dr Tsitsi Magure said the much-yearned goal to end AIDS by 2030 is an impossible feat if children’s treatment coverage lags behind. “Our national response can…

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PSEA theatre performance for six more districts

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By Kuda Pembere Amidst growing interest, the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) plays are expected to be spread to six more districts in Zimbabwe. On Monday, the theatre performance done in Harare had three scenes which involved sexual exploitation and abuse at the workplace, at home and at community gatherings. Population Solutions for Health (PSH) Executive Director Noah Taruberekera said the initial play had garnered much traction in the civil society space and private sector. “Following this performance, additional shows are planned in six more districts: Bulawayo, Mutare,…

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UK Government In Bilateral Talks To Address Zim Health Workers Migration

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By Kudakwashe Pembere Amidst calls by Government to come up with bilateral agreements between Zimbabwe and countries where thousands of health workers are migrating to, the UK Government says they are working on one with the Health and Child Care ministry. This emerged Thursday at the launch of the Health Workforce Compact Strategy. Addressing officials from funding, development partners and the government, the British Embassy Development Director and Deputy Head of Mission Dr Jo Abbott said the partnership aligns with the Health Workforce Investment Compact strategy. So, coming to today…

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Russian team of neonatal specialists train Zimbabwean doctors and midwives

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By Kuda Pembere Nine neonatal specialists from Russiawere in the country over the past week sharing their experiences with twenty three neonatal health doctors and midwives from Zimbabwe’s central hospitals and provincial hospitals in neonatal care. This exchange comes at a time when Zimbabwe is working on reducing the high neonatal and maternal mortality rates. Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora at training of trainers in emergency obstetric and neonatal care said Government’s iinterventions are focussing on ensuring that health care is accessible, affordable being of high quality…

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Zim launches Health Workforce Strategy

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By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s Health and Child Care Ministry on Thursday launched a Health Workforce Strategy (2023-2030) which seeks to transform the health workers’ capacity. Officiating the launch, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora said the human resources for health are critical for the attainment of Universal Health Coverage as the country eyes an Upper Middle Income status by 2030. The Health Minister said realising the challenges bedevilling the health labour force, the Health Service Commission (HSC) alongside technical partners such as the World Health Organization conducted a…

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