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Zimbabwe Deploys Brand New Cutting Age Tech To Enhance AMR Diagnostic Tests

February 28, 2023 Healthtimes

Over reliance on antibiotics has also led to the growing silent pandemic of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) over the years. AMR happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve and stop responding to antimicrobials over time. By Dr Tapfumaneyi Mashe The Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Escherichia coli (ESBL Ec) Tricycle study’s preliminary findings indicated that multidrug-resistant bacteria were widely distributed in Zimbabwe. Additionally, the 2015 AMR situation analysis in Zimbabwe revealed that only 25% of public health laboratories have the manpower, resources, and supplies required to perform culture and antibiotic susceptibility testing…

Zimbabwe In Top 10 African Countries With Highest Prevalence Of Second Hand Tobacco Smoking

February 28, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

WHILE smoking of combustible tobacco products is on the decline in other parts of the world, countries in the East and Southern Africa region continue to record high levels of second hand smoking (SHS). By Michael Gwarisa This is despite documented evidence that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) was one of the leading risk factors for deaths globally in 2019, accounting for approximately 1.3 million deaths and contributing to 37 million Disability-Adjusted life years (DALYs), with 11.2 percent of the burden in children under the age of 5 years.…

No safety concerns seen with use of dapivirine vaginal ring during third trimester of pregnancy, according to interim results of DELIVER study

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Healthtimes

So far, so good’; Results of first two cohorts reported as third and final cohort is ongoing PITTSBURGH, February 20, 2023 – A vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine posed no safety concerns when used in the third trimester of pregnancy, according to results to date from the first study of the dapivirine ring during pregnancy and one of only a few studies of an HIV prevention product in pregnant cisgender women. The ongoing Phase IIIb study, known as DELIVER, or MTN-042, was designed to evaluate the safety and…

#BREAKING: Zim records cholera cases

February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 Kuda Pembere

Two cholera cases have been identified by Zimbabwe’s health authorities in Chegutu with one having been confirmed and another still under investigation. By Kuda Pembere The SADC region has been recording cholera cases with Malawi being the most affected.The cases come five years after Zimbabwe managed to control the 2018 epidemic. On the 15th of February 2023, Zimbabwe confirmed a case of cholera in Chegutu town, Mashonaland West Province, having presented with watery diarrhoea and vomiting on the 12th of February 2023. On the 17th of February 2023 a second…

Gweru Sex Workers Pose as MSU Students To Get Sex Clients As Competition Gets Tough

February 18, 2023February 18, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

IN a few weeks’ time, the Midlands State University (MSU) will resume classes, and sex workers in Gweru are already fretting over the period as they fear finding themselves in the old profession’s relegation zone. Amongst sex clients, sleeping with a University student is a huge flex and status symbol. By Michael Gwarisa recently in the Midlands Province This is also the trend in Zvishavane where the MSU has also established a campus. A few years ago, an MSU official told a parliamentary portfolio committee that Sex Workers from Zvishavane…

Zim Gvt to deregister unlicensed traditional and faith healers

February 18, 2023February 20, 2023 Kuda Pembere

DEPUTY Health and Child Care Minister Dr John Mangwiro says faith healers and traditional healers are now required to obtain a licence for their operations as failure to do so attracts a two year jail term or a fine or both. By Kuda Pembere This Dr Mangwiro said this was a public health protection measure as many are said to be dying after consulting traditional healers and faith healers who are not referring patients to medical professionals. His remarks comes in the midst of indications that most patients were presenting…

KidzCan Zimbabwe Joins St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Global Alliance

February 16, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

IN a move that is set to open international networking and support, educational opportunities and the inspiration of a globally shared mission –finding cures and saving children, everywhere, KidzCan Zimbabwe has join the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Global Alliance. By Staff Reporter Making the announcement, Daniel Mckenzie KidzCan Zimbabwe Executive Director said the recent development funds them joining more than 180 esteemed members from more than 68 countries around the world. Being voted into the Global Alliance is an honor. Global foundation partners must be assessed, recommended and sponsored…

Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs

February 14, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

The Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs (ESACD), has been formally today (11/02/23) in Cape Town South Africa. By Michael Gwarisa The ESCAD is a high-level regional advocacy mechanism designed to find new ways of addressing a growing drug epidemic in the region that is affecting cities, towns and villages in every country and fueling a worsening health crisis. The ESACD currently comprises four commissioners’ including President Joaquim Chissano, former President of Mozambique, Kgalema Motlanthe, former President of South Africa, Cassam Uteem, former President of Mauritius and Professor Quarraisha…

Zimbabwe has highest Adolescents Suicide Ideation rate in Sub-Saharan Africa

February 11, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

DATA collected during a study on Suicide Ideation of Adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa conducted by Regional Psychosocial Support Initiatives (REPSSI) shows that Zimbabwe has the highest rates of adolescents who think of committing suicide compared to other countries in the Sub-Saharan region. By Michael Gwarisa Suicidal ideation is when one thinks about killing him/herself. According to the report, a number of variables were associated with an increased risk for suicide ideation in the study. These include being older, being female, not being in school, being orphaned, not having a tap…

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February 11, 2023 Healthtimes

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