Category: BREAKING NEWS

Relief for Zim as mobile covid-19 test laboratories arrive

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HARARE – Zimbabwe will soon be able to detect new coronavirus cases at its borders following the arrival of mobile test laboratories in the country. HealthTimes Reporter Strive Masiyiwa, the African Union (AU) Special Envoy, said he acquired the laboratories to help Zimbabwe deal with the rising number of Covid-19 cases. The southern African country, which is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a decade, is struggling to deal with the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has so far claimed 26 lives and affected over 2 000 people. A few weeks…

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Sei Zvakakosha Kumwa Ma ARVs Nenguva Huye Kuva Ne Wachi Nguva Dzose Kana Uri Pachirongwa

Michael Gwarisa

WACHI kana kuti Chiringazuva mudziyo wakakosha zvikuru kunyanya kumhunhu akurarama ane hutachiona hwe HIV huye ari pamapiritsi ema Antiretroviral (ARVS), vakadaro ve sangano re Family AIDS Caring Trust (FACT). By Michael Gwarisa Vachitaura ne bepanhau repamasai-sai re HealthTimes ku dunhu re Manicaland, Mukuru anoona nezvekufambiswa kwezvehutano (Community Health Officer) mu sangano re FACT, muzvare Mirriam Muchadzingwa vakati ivo vanhu vazhinji mudunhu re kwa Marange Ku Municaland vanorarama nehutachiona uye vari pa ma ARVs vanotadza kumwa mapiristi nenguva nekuti havana zviringazuva (Wachi). Tine dambudziko guru munzvimbo dzatinoshandira nekuti vanhu vakawanda havana…

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President must appoint Minister of Health and a Substantive Secretary of Health

Michael Gwarisa

THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has implored President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently appoint a minister of Health and Substantive Secretary of Health. By Michael Gwarisa CWGH Executive Director, Mr Itai Rusike said the health ministry can not continue to run on auto pilot. Without a Minister of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) and a substantive Secretary for Health, surely the health ministry is on auto-pilot drive. And the situation on the ground is telling. That there is no Minister of Health to lead from the front to deal…

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Zim Now Has More Than 2000 COVID-19 Cases, Daily Local Transmissions Increase Drastically

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE today recorded 214 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 2034 with majority of the cases being local transmissions. By Michael Gwarisa According to the ministry of health and child care daily COVID-19 update, at least 90 of the cases recorded today were all local transmissions and they are yet to ascertain the source of other local transmissions. 214 cases tested positive for COVID-19 today. These include returnees from South Africa (123), Zambia (10) and 90 local cases who are isolated. “15 of the local transmission…

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WAG Sensitizes Traditional Leaders and Senators on the Termination of Pregnancy Act

Michael Gwarisa

Women’s Action Group (WAG) today held a half day long workshop with Chiefs and Senators from various constituencies in the country with the aim of familiarizing them with the country’s Termination of Pregnancy Act (ToP) and access to various sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services for women. By Michael Gwarisa The sensitization meeting is part of ongoing engagements with key opinion leaders with the aim of   creating a conducive policy environment that supports equitable access for women and girls to comprehensive prevention and treatment services-contraception, safe termination of…

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#JustIn: President Mnangagwa Announces New Strict Lockdown Regulations: Here Are The Takehome Messages

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Major points from President Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa lockdown measures 1. Non working people to stay at home 2. WEF tomorrow, business closes at 3pm 3. Security services to enforce dusk to dawn curfew 6am to 6pm 4. SME to operate 5. Food markets to remain open and maintain safe measures 6. Intercity transport remain banned 7. Public gatherings remain banned 8.Funeral gatherings remain curtailed 9. Anyone who infects others will be punished 10. President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to announce the easing of the said measures Ministry of Information, Publicity…

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New study reveals Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response

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A team of scientists at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group has taken the next step towards the discovery of a safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus. HealthTimes Reporter The results of the Phase I/II trial published today in the scientific journal, The Lancet, indicate no early safety concerns and induces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system. The vaccine provoked a T cell response within 14 days of vaccination (white blood cells that can attack cells infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus), and an antibody…

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COVID-19 @Chinhoyi University: Gvt Tells Institution To Close

Michael Gwarisa

GOVERNMENT has told the Chinhoyi University of Science and Technology to close the institution following a positive COVID-19 result at the institution. By Michael Gwarisa In a media brief, Information, Publicity and broadcasting services minister, Honorable Monica Mutsvangwa said the Zimbabwe cannot afford to be complacent in the face of a raging COVID-19 pandemic which has wrecked havoc in the country. Today the National Taskforce on COVID19 met and received reports from its Subcommittees and also deliberated on the following matters: Additionally, following the recorded infection at the Chinhoyi University…

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#JUSTIN: Only Essential Services Allowed Into The CBD, As Zim Tightens Lockdown

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THE Zimbabwe government has announced that only essential services will be allowed through into the Central Business District (CBD) of most cities as part of the new lockdown restrictions against COVID-19. HealthTimes Through his Twitter account, Information, publicity and broadcasting services Permanent Secretary, Mr Nick Mangwana said, “Yesterday, 133 positive cases were registered. There are some cases of deaths which are awaiting test results on whether Covid19 was the cause. Security is being tightened to ensure only essential services can be allowed through to CBDs. We apologise for any inconveniences.”

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#JUSTIN: Four GoldStar Sugar Refinery Employees Test Positive For COVID-19, One Dies

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AT least four GoldStar Sugar refinery employees have tested positive for COVI-19 from the 38 samples that were sent for routine tests. By HealthTimes Reporter In a statement, Starafrica corporation Limited Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Regis Mutyiri confirmed the development and also announced that one of the employees who had tested positive had died from the virus. Following reports that have appeared on social media platforms concerning a Starafrica corporation Limited COVID-19 incident that occurred at Goldstar Sugars Harare on 15 July 2020,  wishes to provide clarification on the…

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