Category: Health News

USAID Extends US$2 Million To WFP To Address Urban Food Insecurity

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$2 million contribution from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support more than 2,000 vulnerable families in three urban areas over the next year. By Staff Reporter Under the initiative, WFP and partners will create community assets and develop vulnerable families’ skills to boost livelihood opportunities. Communities will benefit from communal assets such as greenhouses and income-generation activities.  As part of the activities, WFP will provide internal savings and lending (ISAL) training to boost financial literacy among…

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House of Arts Association Uses Art To Tackle Mental Health Issues in Youths

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A Youth-led community movement, House Of Arts Association has created a platform to raise awareness and combat mental health issues through art. By Nthokozo Gudu The organization believes that through art, the highest expression of self, an individual can rediscover themselves, free themselves, hence creating a world that heals everyone in any way possible, in the process spreading awareness on mental health to young people as it helps them build positive social, emotional,intellectual and communication skills. Recently House of Arts Association(HAA) in collaboration with the U.S Embassy, screened a documentary…

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WAG Launches Four Months Long Campaign To Mark 40th Anniversary

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The Women’s Action Group (WAG) this year celebrates 40 years of championing the feminist movement in Zimbabwe in their quest to advance women’s rights and end abuse of women and girls in all spheres. By Ntokozo Gudu To celebrate the four decades WAG launched a four-month campaign with this year’s celebrations themed “WAG@40: We move on”. Speaking at the launch of the campaign on Wednesday, WAG executive director Mrs Edinah Masiyiwa said they will continue to fight for the uplifting and respect of a woman’s dignity. The formation of WAG…

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Pharmacies suspended for flouting Govt’s exchange control regulation

Kuda Pembere

SEVENTEEN pharmacies were caught red-handed using exhorbitant exchange rates ranging from ZWL$8 500 to ZWL$11 000 which will see their operating licenses forfeited, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development said. By Kuda Pembere A majority of these pharmacies operating in Kadoma and Mutare were found flouting exchange control directives by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in its ongoing investigations of businesses. Some of the pharmacies were found not accepting the local ZWL$ currency. “However, Government notes with concern that some market players continue to exhibit highly destabilizing forward pricing…

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Study finds 20% of Zimbabwean Youth have STIs

Michael Gwarisa

Epidemiologist and Sexual Reproductive Health Expert, Dr Chido Dziva Chikwari has warned of a high prevalence of three Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomonas amongst Zimbabwe’s young and youthful population. By Michael Gwarisa The data was revealed during a door-to-door Population Based Prevalence Survey that was conducted between 2020 and 22 in 16 communities around Zimbabwe where young people were tested for STIs. Speaking in an interview recently, Dr Chikwari said it can’t be business as usual and there is need to adopt new methods of screening for…

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Ministry of Health Reads Riot Act To Pharmacies Dispensing Antibiotics Without Prescriptions

Michael Gwarisa
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To curb to the proliferation of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) related infections, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has warned pharmacies to stop the selling or dispensing antibiotics to patients without prescriptions. By Michael Gwarisa This follows scientific data which affirms that Antibiotic dispensing without prescriptions is a major determinant of the emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) which has impact on population health and cost of healthcare delivery. Speaking at the Inaugural Joint Community Pharmacies Association (CPA) and Pharmaceutical Wholesalers Association (PWA) Joint Conference in Harare, Health and Child…

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Three Neglected Tropical Diseases Pose Health Threat To Over 5 Million Zimbabweans

Michael Gwarisa

The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Principal Director Public Health, Dr Munyaradzi Dobbie says Zimbabwe is still saddled with the burden of three Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs, namely Schistosomiasis (SCH) & Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) and lymphatic filariasis. By Michael Gwarisa This was revealed during a Results dissemination Workshop for the 2021 National Geospatial mapping for the three NTD’s, namely Schistosomiasis (SCH) & Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) and 2023 Confirmatory Mapping of lymphatic filariasis in Zimbabwe in the Capital, Harare where it was revealed that 35 percent of…

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Newly formed pastors’ organization to promote safe use of traditional medicines

Kuda Pembere

AN organization comprising of faith healers practicing traditional medicine was launched on Thursday with its main aim being to contribute to the Zimbabwe’s National Health Strategy through promotion of proper use of traditional medicines. By Kuda Pembere Officiating the launch of the International Medical Missionary Africa Society (IMMAS), the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Dr John Mangwiro encouraged traditional medical practitioners to preserve human lives. As this kind of missionary work falls under the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the event therefore is a constant reminder of…

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SAT launches YouthWyz mobile app

Kuda Pembere

THE Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Africa Trust (SAT) on Friday launched a mobile application meant to provide adolescents with information on where and how to access sexual reproductive health services. By Kuda Pembere The application was established on the back of the high demand of SRHR issues. Prior the application development, there were physical YouthWyz hubs but for ease of access to some of the services, SAT with the help of various partners and Dure Technologies, an application developer creased it YouthWyz app. YouthWyz is a digital hub I know…

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MCAZ Quality Management Systems charm Rwanda FDA

Kuda Pembere

A delegation of the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (Rwanda FDA), is in the country to learn and share notes with the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) quality management systems. By Kuda Pembere The Rwanda FDA Quality Assurance Analyst, Mr Theodene Ndayambaje said MCAZ quality management system is enviable. The Rwanda FDA was established in 2018. I first of all thank you on behalf of RWANDA FDA for the warm welcome. Rwanda FDA having a similar mandate with the MCAZ, and being a new authority established in Rwanda, it…

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