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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…

Zim churches unite to protect the environment

February 17, 2023 Kuda Pembere

THE Zimbabwe Church and Community Transformation Network (ZCCTN) has been launched marking the union of churches in the fight to mitigate climate change, better water and sanitation as well as environmental preservation and restoration. By Kudakwashe Pembere This network comprises of church affiliations such as the Ecumenical Fellowship of Zimbabwe (EFZ), Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) and some white garment churches. Secretary for the Food Security Department within ZCCTN Pastor Cleopas Munowekwenyu said the network has good three thematic areas. “As ZCCTN we have got three thematic areas that is…

Zim on cholera high alert: Health Ministry

February 17, 2023February 19, 2023 Kuda Pembere

With some Zimbabweans dreading a rebound of a cholera epidemic, a senior Ministry of Health and Child Care official has allayed the fears saying there are no cases in the country yet noting they are on high alert. By Kudakwashe Pembere The country was hit twice by the epidemic which was reported first in Glen View and Budiriro high density suburbs. Zimbabwe got affected by Cholera in 2008 which saw many mortalities and 2008 with low mortality rates but the disease was severe due to antimicrobial resistance. Malawi is currently…

Zim launches UNICEF-Eli-Lilly initiative to fight pediatric and adolescent NCDs

February 16, 2023 Kuda Pembere

THE United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) -Eli Lilly initiative to assist the Zimbabwean government through the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in children was launched on Thursday at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. By Kudakwashe Pembere Funded by UNICEF to the tune of US$2.5 million, this four-year project seeks to fortify health systems in the country with its focus being children and adolescents affected by the NCDs. Officiating the launch, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro said Zimbabwe is…

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…

Japan commits more than half a million US dollars to boost Zim Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia Care Services

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Healthtimes

The Japanese Government has committed USD 633,975 to strengthen access to safe, timely and affordable Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia (SOA) care services in Manicaland and Matabeleland North Provinces. By Own Correspondent The project will be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). The funding from the Japanese Government will support SOA care services for everyone in need of care at all levels. It will also build the capacity of critical specialist health workers providing SOA services in Zimbabwe, provide…

175 000 condoms distributed in Highfield, Southerton, Glen Norah and Ishewekunze suburbs

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 Kuda Pembere

Over 175 000 condoms were distributed in the South Western district covering Southerton, Highfield, Glen Norah and Ushewekunze suburbs in the last quarter of 2022, a significant stride in condom programming which the National AIDS Council (NAC) South western district office says was a peak reach. By Kuda Pembere This NAC South Western District deputy district coordinator Mr Michael Musaka told HealthTimes on the sidelines of the International Condom Day celebrations yesterday that they were pleased with the condom distribution for the quarter. “So we have been making strides. It…

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…

1 percent of Zimbabwean students accepted in Zim medical schools

February 13, 2023 Healthtimes

SHORTAGE of training facilities for medical studies, coupled with steep cut-off points guised as maintenance of quality professionals in Zimbabwe has seen only just one percent being enrolled in medical schools. By Staff Reporter To enroll for a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) in most if not all universities offering this degree, one should have attained at least 14 points as a female, and 15 points as a male, at A Level. The steep cut-off points coupled among other things has resulted in many aspiring medical doctors to study…