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We Are Happy With Sinopharm Vaccine Uptake Says Chinese Ambassador To Zim…Maintains Vaccine Is Safe, Even Pregnant Women Can Take It

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Guo Shaochun says the uptake of the Sinopharm Vaccine in Zimbabwe was impressive and with more support, Zimbabwe could defeat the coronavirus menace early. By Michael Gwarisa His response comes hot on the heels of recent reports that the vaccine was getting low uptake even amongst front-line health workers who were initially targeted during the first phase of the vaccination program. To date, more than 35,000 Zimbabweans have been vaccinated from the 200,000 doses Zimbabwe received from China in February. Responding to questions during…

One In Three Women Globally Experience Violence Says WHO

March 10, 2021 Healthtimes

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has called on governments to intensify the fight against violence against women amidst indications that 1 in 3 women, around 736 million, are subjected to physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a non-partner, a number that has remained largely unchanged over the past decade. Staff Reporter This violence starts early: 1 in 4 young women (aged 15-24 years) who have been in a relationship will have already experienced violence by an intimate partner by the time they reach their…

Cabinet applauds positive uptake of the Sinopharm vaccine

March 10, 2021 Healthtimes

CABINET has commended citizens for responding to government’s call of getting vaccinated. By Patricia Mashiri Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Information and Broadcasting services told a post cabinet media briefing that here has been a great response by the people on Zimbabwe is the uptake of the Sinopharm vaccine. Cabinet wishes to inform the public that the COVID-19 rollout programme is well on course, with a total of 34 400 people vaccinated country wide as of day 12 of the campaign. Progress has been registerd in receiving the second donation…

Treat mental health care as a priority: S.A.LT Africa

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Healthtimes

SOMEONE Always Listens Toyou (S.A.L.T) has partnered with Society for Pre and Post Natal Services (SPANS) in raising mental health awareness campaign in the rural communities. The campaign was held on 8th of March the International Women’s day in Goromonzi. By Patricia Mashiri Mental health is the social, emotional and psychological well-being. It affects how people handle think, feel and handle things. The partnership came after realization that there people have no to less knowledge on mental health issues. Tafadzwa Meki, the founder of S.A.LT Africa said they chose to…

Ending AIDS By 2030 In Zimbabwe: Churches Better Positioned To Promote Male Engagement In HIV Response

March 9, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

Members from various churches gather at the women and girls symposium

CHURCHES and religious institutions play a pivotal role in reducing the number of new HIV infections in men as well as promoting better health seeking behavior amongst in men, top HIV/AIDS experts have said. By Michael Gwarisa According to the 2020 Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA) Key findings, HIV prevalence was 15.3% among women and 10.2% among men (ZimPHIA 2020), however more men were still not aware of their HIV status and they were lagging behind in terms of viral load suppression. Speaking during a Virtual workshop for ZCC…

Zim Rape Law Not Protecting Minors Against Sexual Predators

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

CIVIL Society Organizations have come out guns blazing against High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi who recently granted a 26-year-old sex worker Precious Teya bail after ruling that the 13-year-old boy whom she had engaged in transactional sex with was actually a willing participant. By Michael Gwarisa In an interview with HealthTimes, Padare/Ekundleni Men’s Forum Programs Officer Jonathan Memory said the law should be applied without any prejudice and both the girl and boy child should be treated equally at law. There are issues that are there with this bail…

#JUSTIN: Blood Stocks Gradually Improve

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

Blood bank pins hopes on schools reopening THE situation at the blood bank is gradually returning to normal amidst indications that at least four National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) branches are currently running at five days stock levels which is the normal levels for a healthy blood bank . By Michael Gwarisa The development comes at the back of a national call that was made by the the blood bank last month for donors to come forward and donate blood amidst indications that the blood stocks levels were sitting on…

1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050

March 5, 2021 Healthtimes

Nearly 2.5 billion people worldwide ─ or 1 in 4 people ─ will be living with some degree of hearing loss by 2050, warns the World Health Organization’s (WHO) first World Report on Hearing, released today. At least 700 million of these people will require access to ear and hearing care and other rehabilitation services unless action is taken. “Our ability to hear is precious. Untreated hearing loss can have a devastating impact on people’s ability to communicate, to study and to earn a living. It can also impact on…

Her Voice Fund Projects Make Inroads Despite COVID-19

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

AT least six organizations that received small grants from the Her Voice Fund successfully implemented a number Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) and capacity building initiatives in communities they were operating in despite the restrictions on movement and travel that characterised the year 2020 at the back of a raging COVID-19 pandemic. By Michael Gwarisa The HER Voice Fund grant was allocated by the Global Fund and set aside to support meaningful community engagements and leadership of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in a bid help reduce new HIV infections…

Epione.net’s Mobile & Web-based APP To Help World Re-open Safely In The Midst Of COVID-19

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 Healthtimes

EPIONE.NEt, an organization run by a team of four young Africans has developed ReOpen, an application which allows organisations to conduct digital screenings for their employees, guests and customers as the world gradually eases Covid-19 induced restrictions. Staff Reporter An in interview with a local publication, epione.net Chief Executive Officer Garikai Govati said the application was a game changer would go a long in reducing infections. We created a new product suite – ReOpen. Here we have enhanced our healthtech solution to allow any organisation in any industry in private…