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Cimas MEDLABS introduces advanced genetic testing services

February 27, 2025 Healthtimes

By Staff Reporter THE country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas Medlabs has added the advanced genetic testing service on its procedures marking a significant milestone in the provision of cutting-edge healthcare solutions in Zimbabwe. As one of the leading medical laboratories in the country, Cimas Medlabs provides a wide range of pathology tests under its various departments. These include serology, haematology, biochemistry, microbiology and histology, immunohistochestry. Cimas Medlabs is thus able to offer wellness, screening, diagnostic and monitoring tests The services can be accessed by any…

Minister Mutsvangwa Rallies Women to Regularly Screen for Lifestyle Diseases

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, has applauded PSMAS Medical Aid Society for championing a week-long wellness outreach program, where over 200 members have been screened for various lifestyle diseases. The program kicked off on Tuesday, February 24, 2025, and will end on Friday, February 28, 2025. The outreach is being conducted through Premier Lifestyle, a PSMAS wellness program. Speaking on the sidelines of the screening outreach program at the PSMAS Headquarters in Harare, where she also underwent screening for several…

The United Nations Human Rights Council commends Zimbabwe’s abolition of the Death Penalty

February 26, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The United Nations Human Rights Council has commended Zimbabwe for its historic decision to abolish the death penalty, marking a significant milestone in the country’s human rights journey. The announcement was made during a high-level panel discussion at the UN Human Rights Council on February 25, 2025, where Zimbabwe’s Attorney General, Honourable Virginia Mabiza, delivered a landmark address. The discussion, held under the theme The Contribution of the Judiciary to the Advancement of Human Rights and the Question of the Death Penalty, saw Zimbabwe receive widespread recognition…

Shocking Paternity Test Statistics Reveal Most Fathers Are Raising Non-Biological Children

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Recent data from Global DNA Zimbabwe has unveiled startling findings regarding paternity testing in the country. According to the latest statistics, a staggering 72% of paternity tests conducted have returned negative results, meaning that in most cases, presumed fathers are not biologically related to the children they are raising. These figures suggest a growing trend of men unknowingly raising children who are not their own, raising critical questions about trust, family dynamics, and the increasing demand for DNA testing services. In an interview with HealthTimes, Partners Chiriseri…

Gamma Allergy and Immunology Laboratory: More Than Just an Allergy Testing Centre

February 26, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

Over the years, Gamma Allergy and Immunology (GAMMA) has distinguished itself as one of Zimbabwe’s leading and most reliable laboratories. In 2020, GAMMA, a subsidiary of Twin Palms, received the ISO 9001:2015 accreditation certificate from the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ).

Delta Corporation Fund Masvingo Province Prisons, Breast, Cervical & Prostate Cancer Education And Screening

February 25, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

Staff Reporter This year Delta Corporation provided USD10,000 through the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe for the Masvingo Province prisons, breast, cervical and prostate cancer education and screening. Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with delayed diagnosis often resulting in poor health outcomes. Incarcerated individuals face unique challenges in accessing timely and equitable health care services, including cancer screening. To address the disparity the CAZ offered in partnership with Delta Corporation breast, cervix and prostate cancer education and screening services to the inmates and prisoners at the…

EMA Strengthens AMR Surveillance with Fleming Fund Support

February 24, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife has commended the first phase of the Fleming Fund Grant for supporting the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) in strengthening its surveillance and tracking of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. Zimbabwe recently launched the second phase of the One Health National Action Plan (2024-2028) alongside the Fleming Fund II Grant. A key focus of this phase is expanding environmental surveillance and monitoring of AMR levels across the country. EMA’s laboratory has been significantly strengthened and now has the capacity to…

China Discovers New Coronavirus Similar To One That Caused COVID-19 Pandemic

February 21, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

A new bat coronavirus that has the capacity to spread to humans, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered. HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as “Batwoman” for her work on coronaviruses, especially at the Wuhan Institute, which has been at the center of the theory suggesting COVID-19 came from a lab leak—something Shi has denied. Why It Matters Hundreds of coronaviruses exist but only a few can infect humans, including SARS, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes…

The Avenues Clinic Honours Medical Doctors

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Avenues Clinic, a subsidiary of Medical Investments Limited, hosted a cocktail dinner last night to appreciate a total of 57 medical doctors from various specialties whose work has distinguished the health facility as a world-class clinic. The event marked the fourth edition of the annual appreciation ceremony, which has grown significantly in size and prestige over the years. This year’s theme was “Getting It Right the First Time.” In her opening remarks, The Avenues Clinic General Manager, Mrs. Sibusisiwe Ndhlovu, highlighted the doctors’ impressive contributions to…

Zimbabwe Unveils AMR National Action Plan 2.0 as Calls for Domestic Funding Grow

February 21, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe requires approximately US$45 million to effectively implement Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) interventions over the next four years, HealthTimes has learned. This was revealed during the official launch of the National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance in Zimbabwe (NAP 2.0), where the Fleming Fund also announced an additional US$3.5 million in funding to address gaps in surveillance and improve the use of data for policymaking. Officiating at the launch of the Zimbabwe One Health AMR National Action Plan 2.0 (2024-2028) and the Fleming Fund II Grant, Dr. Douglas…