Author: Kuda Pembere

‘Low HIV viral load suppression in Zim pediatrics’

Kuda Pembere

THE 2023 UNAIDS Global AIDS Update shows Zimbabwe performing exceptionally well in the 95-95-95 targets amongst adults, but much needs to be done regarding children under 15 as 69 percent of these children knew their status with 69 percent being initiated on ART while 59 percent had their viral load suppressed in 2022. By Kudakwashe Pembere This sluggish progress for children was attributed to the fact that children are largely dependent on their adult caregivers. In 2022, Zimbabwean women surpassed the 95-95-95 targets recording 98–97–95 compared to Zimbabwean men who…

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NAC’S sponsored Zimbabwe Women Amateur Golf Tournament goes into fourth year

Kuda Pembere

ABOUT partnership between the National AIDS Council (NAC) and the Zimbabwe Ladies Golf Union (ZLGU), continues to grow with year’s Women’s Amateur Golf Tournament which starts on Friday expected to attract more numbers up for cervical screening. By Kudakwashe Pembere Cervical cancer screening helps identify cancer at an early stage before it can cause symptoms. Ending on Sunday, the tournament brings will see other countries such as Kenya and Zambia taking part in the tournament. Addressing the media at a press conference, Margaret Vera said this is year’s tourney will…

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Pharmacies suspended for flouting Govt’s exchange control regulation

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SEVENTEEN pharmacies were caught red-handed using exhorbitant exchange rates ranging from ZWL$8 500 to ZWL$11 000 which will see their operating licenses forfeited, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development said. By Kuda Pembere A majority of these pharmacies operating in Kadoma and Mutare were found flouting exchange control directives by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in its ongoing investigations of businesses. Some of the pharmacies were found not accepting the local ZWL$ currency. “However, Government notes with concern that some market players continue to exhibit highly destabilizing forward pricing…

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Newly formed pastors’ organization to promote safe use of traditional medicines

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AN organization comprising of faith healers practicing traditional medicine was launched on Thursday with its main aim being to contribute to the Zimbabwe’s National Health Strategy through promotion of proper use of traditional medicines. By Kuda Pembere Officiating the launch of the International Medical Missionary Africa Society (IMMAS), the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Dr John Mangwiro encouraged traditional medical practitioners to preserve human lives. As this kind of missionary work falls under the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the event therefore is a constant reminder of…

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SAT launches YouthWyz mobile app

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THE Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Africa Trust (SAT) on Friday launched a mobile application meant to provide adolescents with information on where and how to access sexual reproductive health services. By Kuda Pembere The application was established on the back of the high demand of SRHR issues. Prior the application development, there were physical YouthWyz hubs but for ease of access to some of the services, SAT with the help of various partners and Dure Technologies, an application developer creased it YouthWyz app. YouthWyz is a digital hub I know…

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MCAZ Quality Management Systems charm Rwanda FDA

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A delegation of the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (Rwanda FDA), is in the country to learn and share notes with the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) quality management systems. By Kuda Pembere The Rwanda FDA Quality Assurance Analyst, Mr Theodene Ndayambaje said MCAZ quality management system is enviable. The Rwanda FDA was established in 2018. I first of all thank you on behalf of RWANDA FDA for the warm welcome. Rwanda FDA having a similar mandate with the MCAZ, and being a new authority established in Rwanda, it…

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EU gives Zim USD1.1 million for improved migration management

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The European Union (EU) has released EUR 1 million (USD 1,090,150.00) to enhance community-based surveillance at some of Zimbabwe’s busiest borders and along the routes that migrants travel, to improve migration management and inform preparedness plans in urban areas. By Staff Reporter To be implemented by IOM Zimbabwe over two years, the project seeks to strengthen IOM’s Flow Monitoring (FM) activities at borders, within border communities, and in areas where migrants congregate at different stages of their migration journeys. Speaking ahead of the project’s inception, IOM Zimbabwe Chief of Mission,…

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MCAZ, Customs, Police, and Prosecting Authority commit to eliminate remarketing of dangerous drugs

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THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe on Friday convened a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Criminal Investigations Department Narcotics Division (CID Narcotics), National Prosecution Authority (NPA)as well as the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) where they expressed commitment to eliminate dangerous drugs from the streets. By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe is seized with the reduction of drug and substance abuse with youths being heavily affected. Speaking after meeting, MCAZ public relations officer Mr Davidson Kaiyo said they agreed on continued collaboration between the stakeholders in law enforcement, judiciary…

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People with Vitiligo bemoan exorbitant sunscreen cost

Kuda Pembere

THE huge cost of sunscreens and other body creams used by people with skin conditions such as vitiligo is preventing many from accessing the essential commodities, exposing them to skin diseases including skin cancers. By Kudakwashe Pembere In some instances, people have to folk out not less US$20 every month for a bottle of sunscreen. This emerged during a vitiligo commemoration organized by Lancet Laboratories on Thursday where people with vitiligo said sunscreen products are expensive. Lancet, can we please have affordable sunscreen because sunscreen is very expensive and affordable…

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Vuzu sex parties invade Harare

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A famous Bulawayo frenzy of wild sex parties monikered ‘vuzu’ parties, has now entered Harare’s Hatfield suburb, HealthTimes has learned. By Kudakwashe Pembere Vuzu parties are indoor gatherings common in Bulawayo mostly held by teenagers where they engage in beer, and drug binges as well as illicit unprotected sex. This was revealed in an interview by a Hatfield resident Tapiwa Chandavengerwa, a recovered addict who is working with some organisations in the reduction of drug and substance abuse. Chandavengerwa said there is a house in Hatfield which hosts these vuzu…

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