Author: Kuda Pembere

UZ International Centre for Surgical Simulation holds second international training

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A second training workshop for minimal invasive surgery or laparoscopic surgery is underway at the University of Zimbabwe International Centre for Surgical Simulation (UZICSS), with students in Zimbabwe getting knowledge from other experts from the UK, Kenya, Tanzania and the US. By Kudakwashe Pembere With Professor Bijendra Patel returning to the country to teach this subject, the first training was held this April. In an interview with UZ Professorial chair of surgical sciences Professor Godfrey Muguti, he said they facilitators from Kenya and Tanzania in country to impart their expertise…

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Zim Surgeons Ready To Clear 4000 Children’s Open Heart Surgeries Backlog

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With about 4 000 children on the waiting list for open heart surgeries, plans are afoot to perform this type of operation in the coming weeks at public health institutions, HealthTimes has learned. By Kuda Pembere The open-heart surgeries on children come at an opportune time saving parents the time and money they spend while travelling overseas to get these done. In an interview with a specialist cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Simukayi Machawira recently, he said they had discussions with pediatric cardiologists to see to it that open heart surgeries will…

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Unicef launches campaign targeting adolescents

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UNICEF Zimbabwe has launched a three month communication campaign to address the needs and challenges faced by adolescents in Zimbabwe. By Kuda Pembere Themed “Nothing for us without us”, the communication campaign will be running from this month to December. It comes at a time when the country is seized with containing high teenage pregnancies and child marriages as well as the incidence of HIV amongst adolescents. UNICEF Zimbabwe country representative Dr Tajudeen Oyewale said it was important for adults to listen to children, adolescents and young people. “For the…

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MCAZ revokes codeine exporters’ licenses

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Some Zimbabwean wholesale pharmaceutical operators had their licenses revoked after the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) discovered that they were illegally exporting Histalix D, a locally manufactured cough syrup product. to Zambia and Mozambique, By Kuda Pembere Addressing a press conference on Monday MCAZ Head Licencing and Enforcement Division Mrs Caroline Dandira-Samatanga noted that the revokement of licenses or permits was part of its contributions to the fight against drug and substance abuse. “MCAZ’s primary responsibility is to regulate medicines and medical devices in Zimbabwe. Through our robust regulatory…

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Parirenyatwa Hospital Conducts 12 Successful Open-Heart Surgeries In Two Months

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Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has to date successfully operated on 12 patients who required open heart surgeries with the team of specialists as well as the convalescents encouraging others to be fearless to get this treatment. By Kuda Pembere The Hospital is the only health facility in Zimbabwe performing these open-heart surgeries. Speaking on Wednesday at a press conference, PGH chief medical officer Dr Aspect Maunganidze described the resumption of open heart surgeries in the country as painful. It has been two months of surgeries from 22 June when we…

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Unicef Zimbabwe urges government to invest in newborn health

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Government should invest in approaches that improve the monitoring of newborn health, the UNICEF Representative in Zimbabwe said on Friday. By Kuda Pembere Addressing the Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZIMA) conference Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale said it was important to invest in research and approaches that enhance newborn health. “I call on both the Government and experts to invest more in innovative approaches to monitor newborn health, especially at the community and improve referral linkages to facilities. At the same time, new investment in Implementation research to allow us to better understand the current…

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Kambucha is an alcohol, Masvingo Council Doctor claims

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Masvingo City Council has banned its employees from consuming Kambucha, a fermented tea product, during working hours after learning it contains alcohol. By Kuda Pembere Touted as a non-intoxicating product with health benefits, a Masvingo doctor advised the Council Kambucha makes people drunk. Some people who have been drinking this product state a certain Kambucha number 3 made them drunk. “It has come to our attention that some council employees come to work drunk due to consumption of alcohol and other intoxicating substances. ” It has also been noted that…

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Zim Scales-Up Efforts To Control Invasive Alien Species

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Zimbabwe will soon be reviewing its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) expected to be giving prominence to the management of Invasive Alien Species. By Kuda Pembere In a speech read on his behalf, Permanent secretary in the Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Ministry Ambassador Tayerera Faranisi said they are about to commence the revision of NBSAPs.  He said they are behind in their schedule for producing an NBSAP. Colleagues, this is an important topic for us as Ministry of Environment. Just to highlight for you, we are discussing…

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UPDATED: Chitungwiza Central Hospital boss dies

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Chitungwiza Central Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr Michael Chiwanga has died. By Kuda Pembere He assumed the position of substantive chief medical officer in September last year after being in the acting capacity of that role since 2021. The Hospital’s public relations officer Audrey Tasaranarwo confirmed the death but said causes of death are not yet known.

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MCAZ in Global Benchmarking Tool Maturity Level 3 Upbeat Mode

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With the Vice President and Health and Child Care Minister Dr Constantine Chiwenga exhorting the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) to attain the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) Maturity Level 3 by year end, the authority says it is well on course as they are now waiting for reassessment. By Kuda Pembere Speaking at the MCAZ Annual General Meeting in Harare on Friday, VP Chiwenga said this GBT is important as it guides regulatory programs of various medical products such as medicines, vaccines, blood products, and…

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