Author: Kuda Pembere

316 nurses graduate at Parirenyatwa Hospital

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By Kuda Pembere A total of 316 nurses trained at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals graduated on Friday as registered general nurses, midwives, paediatric, operating theatre, renal, ophthalmic as well as intensive and coronary care nurses. Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora officiating the graduation ceremony commended Parirenyatwa Nursing School tutors for their dedication through churning out such a huge number of graduands. “Today we celebrate with the three hundred and sixteen(316) nurses that continue to raise the flag of the nation high graduating from different specialties. This is a…

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Curtain comes down on Kunda/Nqobi TB program

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By Kuda Pembere The Kunda/Nqobi TB (KNTB) program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) comes to a close at a time beneficiaries are still drooling for more having screened over 1 million Zimbabweans since 2019. The USAID injected US$15 million for this project implemented by The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) in partnership with Baines Occupational Health Services, Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Zimbabwe and Jointed Hands Welfare Organisation (JHWO). Addressing the close out ceremony in Harare, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora in…

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Young Person With HIV Yearns To Be A Doctor

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By Kuda Pembere recently in Bindura Renowned motivational speaker, Napoleon Hill once said, “Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.”  Though it may appear like Sisyphean task at the moment since he is yet to enroll for Advanced level studies, Hill’s quote aptly befits this 22-year old lad’s desire to become a medical doctor. Hillary Ngirazi from Bindura is a buoyant Community Adolescent Treatment Supporter (CATS) at Foothill’s Rural Clinic in his District. A dedicated…

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Interventions contribute to HIV reduction in Mash Central

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By Kuda Pembere in Mvurwi Several interventions have been credited to the reduction of HIV prevalence in Mashonaland Central with the province now ranking the fifth highest in the country. Despite Mazowe topping the list in the past two years, due to some targeted interventions, it has now been overtaken by Bindura where the Provincial Hospital is located. Speaking with journalists during a NAC organized media tour for Mash Central, the province’s Provincial Manager Mr Edgar Muzulu said they have over 111 000 persons living with HIV in the province.…

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58 conferred National Laboratory Awards

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By Kudakwashe Pembere Over 50 laboratory services personnel from lab scientists to bike riders carrying samples were Thursday conferred awards in recognition for their services at the inaugural National Laboratory Awards. Officiating the event was the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe (MLCSCZ) chair Mr Ranganai Mubvumbi who commended the organizers, the Ministry of Health and Child Care Laboratory Services, for honoring these cadres. “This event aims to recognize MoHCC laboratories and personnel outstanding contributions and achievements in disease outbreaks, surveillance, diagnostics. “It has never happened in the…

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BAZ bans prophets and traditional leaders advertisements on TV and Radio

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By Kuda Pembere The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has noted with concern the flourishment of traditional and religious advertisements on Zimbabwe’s broadcasters ordering a ban forthwith. In a statement, BAZ chief executive officer Engineer Tendai Kapumha said these advertisements had been somewhat deceptive. “This letter serves to remind you of the Authority’s directive to all broadcasters to stop the broadcasting of advertising content from churches and traditional healers and d traditional herbs and medicines which cannot be authenticated, since they tend to mislead the public. “Considering the Authority’s mandate…

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Health Ministry gets various medical equipment and supplies from partners

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By Kudakwashe Pembere The Health and Child Care Ministry has received a variety of medical supplies and equipment which will be distributed to selected district and provincial hospitals across the country. The donation came from various Health Ministry partners such as the Japanese Government, the World Health Organization (WHO), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Government of Japan, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF), and USAID. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) warehouse in Harare, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora…

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Health Minister urges HIPH graduates to embrace continuous learning

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By Kuda Pembere Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) school-leavers have been encouraged to keep abreast with the ever-evolving medicinal landscape. This was said by Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora while officiating the third HIPH graduation ceremony Friday. Three hundred graduands completed and excelled in their studies pharmacy technicians, dispensary assistants, nursing assistants and public health practitioners. “As you navigate the complexities of public health, I implore you to embody the spirit of innovation, fostering creative solutions to entrenched challenges. “Cultivate collaboration, recognizing that collective genius surpasses…

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Minister Mombeshora to grace HIPH graduation ceremony tomorrow

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By Kuda Pembere Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora is expected to officiate the Harare Public Health Institute’s third graduation ceremony tomorrow. Over 300 graduands will be conferred with certificates and diplomas. “In my capacity as the Chairperson of the Harare Institute of Public Health, We are very excited to announce that on Friday 6th of September we will be hosting the class of 2023 graduation ceremony in Harare. Graduands from our different faculties will be awarded various national certificates and diplomas,” said HIPH chairperson Professor Simon Mukwembi…

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Zim scientists discover cancer cure

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By Kudakwashe Pembere As the search for a cancer cure is under way across the globe, a team of Zimbabwean born scientists say they discovered compounds  using artificial intelligence, mathematical modelling and machine learning. The algorithm targets cancer cells without interfering the normal healthy cells. These scientists are working alongside the University of Witwatersrand and the University of Johannesburg. The lead scientist for this project is Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) chairperson and Head of the Mathematics School at the University of Witwatersrand Professor Simon Mukwembi working with the…

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