Author: Kuda Pembere

Zim researchers reluctant in applying for research licenses of Medicinal Cannabis

Kuda Pembere

ONLY two research licenses for the cultivation of Medicinal Cannabis in Zimbabwe have been issued to date by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) while 57 were given to those who want to grow it for export purposes. By Kuda Pembere A year ago, 57 local and foreign companies were given the license to grow the medicinal cannabis. A Cannabis Roundtable Meeting last Wednesday heard from MCAZ Regulatory Officer Mr Clive Kamhoti that the Regulator observed little interest in researching about Medicinal Cannabis amongst applicants. I do agree that…

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Adult Rape Clinic Launches #72 Campaign For Rape Survivors

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ADULT Rape Clinic on Friday launched a campaign to increase awareness on the importance of seeking medical services within 72 hours of sexual abuse among survivors of rape. Launched in Mabvuku, Harare, this initiative supported by the Netherlands Embassy in Zimbabwe saw a concerted concern of this dire need involving the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Victim Friendly Unit, Family Support Trust, Musasa Project, Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association (ZWLA), Childline Zimbabwe, among others. ARC co-director Ms Memory Kadau in an interview said their organisation could anytime soon rebrand to reflect their scope…

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#Exclusive-Male Suicide Cases Skyrocket In Zim: ZRP

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MALE suicide cases in Zimbabwe have been on the rise between 2015 and 2019 compared to females, HealthTimes has learnt By Kudakwashe Pembere Over the past five years, the trend has been showing that males were dying more by suicide contrasting with women.With males being more reserved in handling socio-economic issues threatening their mental ability to cope with such, females on the other hand are seen to be more open in seeking help. Speaking with the Zimbabwe Republic Police National Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Wednesday, he said their…

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#BREAKING: Suicide Cases Reach Alarming Rates In Zim

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A total of 129 suicide cases were recorded between the months of January and March 2019 in Zimbabwe, compared to 91 reported in the same period last year, showing a 42% increase, a Zimbabwe Republic Police official has said. By Kudakwashe Pembere ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi exclusively told HealthTimes on Friday that the majority of these cases were in the form of hanging. In January 2018 to March 2018, the Zimbabwe Republic Police recorded a total of 94 suicide cases and out of these suicide cases, 74 were…

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Nyaope Madness Hits Zimbabwe…Youths Mixing ARVs With Mbanje To Get High

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ZIMBABWEANS are abusing an antiretroviral drug, Tenolam Efavirenz (Tenolam E) to get high which has forced health workers to tightly monitor the collection routine of these pills, HealthTimes has learnt. By Kudakwashe Pembere The drug mixture is called Nyaope or Whoonga in South Africa and is a blend of HIV medications, Heroin, and rat poison. Speaking at the International Drug Abuse Day Commemorations in Mabvuku organized by an  antidrug abuse startup Evaluate My Future, Mabvuku Satellite Clinic Acting Sister-In-Charge Sister Gillian Tavhanya said they learnt this rampant abuse after observing…

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Of Depression And The Rise Of Suicides In Zimbabwean Universities

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Depression is increasingly becoming a killer. According to stats, NCDs such as accidents, cancers and even depression have been identified as leading killers globally. By Kudakwashe Pembere Matters of the heart a8re complex and can take a huge toll on a student’s mental faculties. Worse yet if coupled with academic pressures and financial crunches, the impact can be catastrophic. In Zimbabwe , headlines every year are splashed all over of students ending their lives owing to these pressures. Depression and anxiety have become increasingly prevalent in today’s college students, with…

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