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Increasing momentum to address Antimicrobial Resistance in Zimbabwe: Commitment of the government and the UN Country Team

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Harare, Zimbabwe – The first global assessment of the burden of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) revealed that nearly 5 million deaths in 2019[1] were associated with drug-resistant infections. A major driver of AMR is the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in the human and animal health sectors.[2] Zimbabwe, as other countries of the world, has not escaped the negative impact that multidrug-resistant organisms have on health and well-being, food security, environment and economic growth.[3] In addition, the proliferation of counterfeit and unregistered medicines on the informal market coupled with irrational prescribing in…

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Scientists Believe They Have Found The Cure For Premature Ejaculation and It Includes ZAPPING The Penis With Electrical Currency

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Zapping the penis could combat premature ejaculation, doctors claim.One man who underwent the therapy was able to last roughly seven times longer in bed.He underwent the treatment, which involved getting electrodes stuck onto his penis for 30 minutes at a time, three times a week. Doctors in Lebanon, who treated the unidentified man, say he ejaculated within 40 seconds before seeking help. But six months after completing the treatment, he was able to pleasure his girlfriend for almost five minutes before climaxing. The Beirut-based medics called for studies to determine…

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Botswana Discovers New Omicron Sub Variant

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THE BOTSWANA Ministry of Health and Wellness announced on Monday the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant. “Our scientists have been investigating new coronavirus mutations detected in Botswana,” said Dr Christopher Nyanga, permanent secretary from the Botswana Health Ministry. Nyanag said that on further analysis and verification, the mutations, which had been detected in four people in Botswana, had been noted as a new sub-lineage of the Omicron variant. “The preliminary finding of this new sub-lineage in Botswana has been designated as Omicron BA.4 and BA.5. “The four cases are…

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Trust Issues Blamed For Low Vaccine Uptake in Zim-Study

Michael Gwarisa

SKEPTICISM around the Chinese manufactured vaccines, the Sinopharm and Sinovac has to a greater extent hampered the uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa This is according to data that was gathered during a COVID-19 Rapid Assessment that was conducted by Pangea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust between September and October 2021. Zimbabwe is currently ranked among the highest in Africa in terms of vaccinating its citizens. However, a number of factors have hindered the country’s progress towards attaining herd immunity where an ambitious target of vaccinating 10 million citizens…

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357 Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators Convicted

Michael Gwarisa

IN a move that is set to boost confidence in Zimbabwe’s criminal justice system, at least 55 percent of Sexual offenders and perpetrators of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in Manicaland province and some parts of Masvingo have been convicted since the year 2019 to date. By Michael Gwarisa in Mutare The cases were facilitated and processed through the assistance of the Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe (FACT) legal division in the districts FACT is implementing the Children Tariro and DREAMS projects namely Makoni, Mutare, Chipinge, Buhera and Gutu. Speaking during…

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Male Involvement Component Slows Down PrEP Uptake In Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

POOR health seeking behavior by males, coupled with the patriarchal nature of society has slowed down the uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa PrEP is the use of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs by HIV-uninfected persons to prevent the acquisition of HIV before exposure to HIV. Most oral PrEP pills contain a combination of two ARVs- tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and emtricatabine. According to data that was shared by the Zimbabwe Association of Church related Hospitals (ZACH) during a virtual media  briefing on PrEP, the uptake of PrEP…

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Organisations sign MOU to fight GBV against women with disabilities

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THE Memorandum of Understanding supporting coalition building between Organisations of Persons with Disabilities and the Women’s Movement in addressing Intersectional Discrimination signed on Wednesday seeks to engage traditionalists and faith based organisations. By Kudakwashe Pembere Women Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) National Coordinator Ms Sally Dura told journalists during the signing ceremony that they will be collaborating with traditional leaders and faith based organisations in coming up with ways of tackling SGBV against women and girls with disabilities. Our MOU is anchored on building strong partnerships in line with Sustainable Development…

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WHO Suspends Supply Of Indian Vaccine, Covaxin

Michael Gwarisa

THE World Health Organisation (WHO), has with immediate effect, suspended the supply of the Indian manufactured COVAXIN shots following the outcome of an inspection in March 2022, where deficiencies and manufacturing related concerns were identified. By Michael Gwarisa The decision by WHO has also prompted Bharat Biotech, the manufacturer to immediately suspend production of Covaxin, a move that is set to interrupt the vaccination programs for countries relying on Covaxin to carry out immunisations. Countries that had approved the use of COVAXIN include Zimbabwe, Australia, Mauritius, Oman, Philippines, Nepal, Mexico,…

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Baby Amputated In Negligence Storm

Michael Gwarisa

AUTHORITIES at the state-run Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have landed themselves in trouble after a newly born baby had her leg amputated less than one month after being born. Staff Reporter Tiny Masvaure, the mother of the baby ended up staying at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for more than three months in an isolated ward after her baby now aged one year and four months-old, had her leg amputated on 19 January 2021 because the leg had been infected. According to Masvaure, when she gave birth to her baby on…

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99 Percent Breathing Unhealthy air: WHO

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THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says almost the whole world is breathing unhealthy air calling on leaders to address climate change and environment crisis. HealthTimes Reporter This year on April 7, the world commemorates World Health Day running under the theme, “Our Planet, our health.” On this World Health Day (April 7, 2022), WHO is issuing an urgent call for accelerated action by leaders and all people to preserve and protect health and mitigate the climate crisis as part of an “Our planet, our health” campaign marking the organization’s founding…

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