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One Confirmed And Four Suspected Cholera Deaths Recorded In Zimbabwe

March 21, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

A cholera confirmed death from Bikita District in Masvingo Province and three suspected Mozambican nationals in Mbire District in Mash Central Province were recorded in Zimbabwe over the past 24 hours. By Michael Gwarisa According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Daily Cholera Situation Report, Results for suspected deaths pending. 15 new suspected cholera cases and 4 laboratory confirmed cases were reported today. These were reported from Mbire (10), and Chimanimani (3) and BeitBridge (2). As of 20 March 2023, 7 cases are hospitalized. These are admitted…

NAC in major cancer fundraising boost

March 19, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

The National AIDS Council has intensified the drive to fight cervical cancer as part of its broader effort to contain new HIV infections and end AIDS by 2030. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking in an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of the this year’s eventful Zimbabwe Ladies Golf Union Stroke Play Golf Tournament, NAC Chief Executive Officer Dr Bernard Madzima said the target was to raise plus or minus US$100,000 from the fundraising event. NAC Pro-am golf tournament kicked off on Tuesday and the professional tournament also kicked off on…

Zim recording 8000 new cancer cases every year

March 19, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

AROUND 8,500 new cancer cases are being diagnosed in Zimbabwe annually, amidst indications that more cancer patients could be dying due to lack diagnosis and treatment at the back of ridiculous treatment linked catastrophic costs. By Michael Gwarisa Data from a 2018 Zimbabwe Cancer Registry Report shows that the total number of new cancer cases recorded then among Zimbabweans of all races (including non-melanoma skin cancer) in 2018 was 7 841 comprising 3 301 (42.1 percent) males and 4 540 (57.9 percent) females. The numbers have since gone up to…

More Mozambican Nationals Troop To Zimbabwe For Cholera Treatment

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

A total 25 cases, out of 121 suspected Cholera cases that have been reported in Zimbabwe to date, are emanating from one village in Mozambique. By Michael Gwarisa The villagers from Kadunje are currently being treated for Cholera at Chiwenga Clinic, Centenary District, Mashonaland Central Province, bordering Mozambique. While the move could exert pressure on Zimbabwe’s healthcare in the face of a looming local Cholera outbreak where eight cases have already been confirmed, Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child (MoHCC) says they cannot turn away patients from seeking treatment regardless…

UNICEF launches communication campaign on health, highlighting frontline health workers

March 17, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

Village health workers and nurses at primary health facilities are crucial in ensuring access to basic health services in Zimbabwe. To highlight their work, UNICEF is launching a “Champions of Health” communication campaign through different communication channels. The campaign will coincide with the upcoming World Water Day later this month, as well as World Health Day and the Immunization Week in April. By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe has made some notable progress in providing access to basic health services. This progress was primarily made possible by Zimbabwe’s adoption of the Primary…

WHO Lists Zimbabwe Among 55 Countries With Highest Health Workforce Shortages

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an updated WHO health workforce support and safeguards list 2023, identifying 55 countries including Zimbabwe, as vulnerable for availability of health workers required to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goal target for universal health coverage (UHC) by 2030. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe which has over the past few years lost thousands of skilled health personal to international migration. However, WHO said even though the latest WHO health workforce support and safeguard list 2023 does not prohibit international recruitment, there should be government-to-government health…

Zimbabwe Records 31 Suspected Cholera Cases From Four Provinces In 24 Hours

March 16, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

AS the Southern African region continues to record new Cholera cases, Zimbabwe has since recorded 31 new suspected Cholera cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of suspected cases to 98, the Ministry of Health has confirmed. By Michael Gwarisa A March 15, 2023 Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Cholera Situation Report indicated that 31 new cholera suspected cases and 3 laboratory confirmed cases were reported. These were reported from Centenary (15), Beitbridge (11), Chegutu (4) and Chivi (1). 14 of the suspected cases and…

PSMI workers camp at Park View Hospital With Pots, Pans and Food Stuffs

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Kuda Pembere

THE situation at Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI) has reached another level as workers have resorted to camping at Park View Hospital as some have been evicted from their homes due to non payment of rentals and bills. By Kudakwashe Pembere The workers have been camped at Park View from February 17, this year. The workers have gone for up to ten months without salaries and allowances resulting in them being evicted by their landlords. On sad note, one employee that had heavily borrowed from people committed suicide after failing…

Children With Disabilities Struggle To Grasp Comprehensive Sexuality Education- UNESCO Study

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

Delivering Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) to children with disabilities remains a challenge due to a myriad of barriers ranging from stigma attached to sexuality of young people with disabilities, a UNESCO report has gathered. By Michael Gwarisa The 2020 report was conducted in five countries in East and Southern African Region namely Zimbabwe, Zambai, Malawi, Tanzania, Eswathini and Swaziland. The study revealed that children with visual impairments were the most affected largely due to challenges related to translating material into brail. Presenting on the 2020 Study Findings on the Status…

Massive efforts needed to reduce salt intake and protect lives

March 14, 2023 Healthtimes

A first-of-its-kind World Health Organization (WHO) Global report on sodium intake reduction shows that the world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30% by 2025. Sodium, an essential nutrient, increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and premature death when eaten in excess. The main source of sodium is table salt (sodium chloride), but it is also contained in other condiments such as sodium glutamate. The report shows that only 5% of WHO Member States are protected by mandatory and comprehensive sodium reduction policies…