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COVAXIN Jab Recipients Haven’t Received Second Dose Five Months Down The Line

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

GETTING the second dose of the COVAXIN vaccine is proving to be a mammoth task for thousands of Zimbabweans who received the first dose of Indian manufactured vaccine with evidence on the ground showing that majority who received their jabs in May haven’t received their second shots to date, HealthTimes has learnt. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has to date received 35,000 doses of the COVAXIN from the 75 000 doses that were pledged by the government of India at the beginning of the National vaccination program. The country is yet…

HIV Vaccine Trials Discontinued After It Fails To Prevent HIV Infection

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE HVTN 705/HPX2008 or Imbokodo study, which began in 2017 to test whether the Imbokodo vaccine regimen could prevent women in Sub-Saharfan Africa from getting HIV has been discontinued following indications that the vaccine did not provide sufficient protection against infection. By Michael Gwarisa In a statement, Johnson & Johnson said data showed the investigational HIV vaccine regimen did not provide sufficient protection against HIV infection in a population of young women in sub–Saharan Africa at high risk of acquiring HIV even though the investigational vaccine was found to have…

WHO Mulls Digital Documentation of COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates

August 31, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has published a guidance document for countries and implementing partners on the technical requirements for issuing digital certificates for vaccination against COVDI-19. By Michael Gwarisa Through their official international Website, WHO said the Digital Documentation of COVID-19 Certificates is being proposed as a mechanism by which a person’s COVID-19-related health data can be digitally documented via an electronic certificate. The certificate can be used in the same way as a paper-based vaccination record/card. That is to provide information to health care providers about the vaccination…

Zimbabwe Fulfills Pledge, Delivers 20 000 Vaccine Doses To Namibia

August 30, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE has handed over a total 20 000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to the government of Namibia to assist the country’s fight against COVID-19. HealthTimes Reporter Zimbabwe also donated hand sanitisers, face masks, reusable surgical gowns, face shields and hand washing shields which were manufactured by local universities and companies as well as medicines manufactured by Zimbabwe pharmaceutical companies. The handover ceremony took place at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Namibia where the Deputy Prime Minister and minister of International relations, Honorable Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah received the donation. Giving…

COVID-19 Worsens Chronic Poverty In Zimbabwe’s Vulnerable Citizens- Report

August 30, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

LIMITED social protection vehicles and the absence of social safety nets for some venerable groups has exacerbated already existing inequalities and chronic poverty among Zimbabwe’s vulnerable groups. By Michael Gwarisa A new report, the Zimbabwe’s Second Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2021 indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected government’s capacity to effectively address chronic poverty (by helping the poor households) as well as the capacity to mitigate the socio-economic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the 2019 Labour Force and Child Labour Survey (LFCLS), about 249,000 persons, which is …

BHASO’s Community Outreach Delivers ARVs To More Than 3000 Clients

August 29, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE Batanai HIV and AIDS Service Organisation (BHASO), a community based HIV and AIDS civil society organisation based in Masvingo has delivered Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) to not less than 3000 clients at the back of its community outreach programs. Staff Reporter Through their official page, BHASO said the, “Community Outreach is one form of decentralizing health services by the government of Zimbabwe. It recognizes the importance of bringing services within reach of many, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. Through community outreach, more than 300 ART clients in and around Makugwe…

Sister Accord Foundation Launches In Zimbabwe

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE Sister Accord Foundation has launched its African Chapter in Zimbabwe with the aim empowering, as well as build self-esteem in women and girls on the continent through economic empowerment and mentorship programs. By Michael Gwarisa Among some of the issues the Sister Accord strives to do include educating, enlightening girls of the Power of Sisterhood and also eradicating bullying and violence against girls and women. The Sister Accord Foundation was started by Sonia Myles Jackson eight years ago. Speaking virtually during the launch, The Sister Accord Foundation founder and…

Zim Still Among High Cervical Cancer Burden Countries In Africa

August 27, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE is still in the top five cervical cancer high burden countries on the continent, despite numerous efforts by the ministry of health and child care (MoHCC) and development partners to address the scourge, a United Nations Aids (UNAIDS) report has gathered. By Michael Gwarisa According to the 2021 Global AIDS Update report, majority of the cervical cancer cases were linked to HIV. An estimated 85% of women with cervical cancer live in sub-Saharan Africa, where the proportion of women living with HIV among people with cervical cancer exceeded 40%…

Calls To Fast track Adoption Of The Marriage Bill Get Louder

August 27, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on women affairs together with women and girls rights advocates and organizations have called for the speedy adoption of the marriages bill which classifies child marriage as a serious criminal offense so as to end child marriages. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during a virtual National Symposium on Child Marriages that was organized by Musasa Project, Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development Chairperson, Honorable Chido Madiwa said the high prevalence of child marriages in Zimbabwe was inconsistent with the country’s goals and development…

Zim Optimistic Of Vaccinating 10 Million People By December

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwean Cabinet yesterday announced that they were confident of reaching the herd immunity targets by end of this year at the back of increased vaccination figures. By Michael Gwarisa According to experts, for a country to attain herd immunity, between and 60% and 70% of the population should be vaccinated and according to Zimbabwean figures, at least 10 million people of the over 15 million total should be vaccinated for the numbers to be reached. Briefing Journalists during a Post Cabinet Media Briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister,…