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Infertility on the rise in Zimbabwean Men

September 26, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

THERE is currently an increase in infertility in Zimbabwe owing to a myriad of factors ranging from anatomical, environmental, dietary/weight and physiological factors, reproductive health experts have warned. By Michael Gwarisa Infertility, which is defined clinically as failure to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse affects approximately 48.5 million couples globally. Data from a cross section study by consultant Obstetrician, Dr Mugove Madziyire et al which explored “The causes of infertility in women presenting to gynaecology clinics in Harare, Zimbabwe” shows that half of the causes…

Zim Treasury lied about buying new ambulances-AG

September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 Kuda Pembere

Lies have short legs. Amidst repeated assurances that Treasury purchased 100 ambulances to be distributed across all the districts in Zimbabwe, it turns out none were bought. By Kudakwashe Pembere Contrary to repeated assurances to revamp public health from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development led by Professor Mthuli Ncube, Treasury according to the latest Auditor General report did not buy any ambulances between the period 2019 and 2020. No ambulances were procured in 2019 and 2020. Audit is still to visit provinces and districts to assess progress made,”…

UNAIDS hails donors for pledging historic amount to The Global Fund

September 23, 2022September 26, 2022 Healthtimes

THE Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has lauded donors for broadening their contributions to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (Global Fund). Donors pledged USD14.25 billion. By Staff Reporter Countries rose to the challenge of increasing funding by 30%, demonstrating their confidence in the strong leadership of the Global Fund and its partners. The United States continued its position as a leader in global health by pledging US$ 6 billion, committing to invest US$1 billion for every US$ 2 billion pledged by the rest of the world.…

Zimbabwe Health Journalists Trained On Sensible Infertility Reporting

September 22, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE’S First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa in partnership with the Merck Foundation and the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ), hosted a half day training to sensitise Zimbabwean Journalists on issues around fertility and infertility. By Michael Gwarisa The development comes in the midst of a growing burden in fertility related complications in both women and men in Sub-Saharan Africa largely driven by lifestyle related health conditions and Non Communicable diseases (NCDs). Giving her remarks during the training, Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rasha Kelej said there were numerous risk…

Substance abuse among youths to triple Zim’s burden of dementia

September 22, 2022September 23, 2022 Kuda Pembere

ZIMBABWE has around 27 000 elderly persons living with dementia and the number is expected to triple on the back of heightened substance and drug abuse amongst youths. By Kudakwashe Pembere Alzheimer’s is a leading cause of dementia as Zimbabwe Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Association (ZARDA) support consultant Ms Shupikai Manyaraji states it accounts for more than 60 percent of dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. With Zimbabwe battling the scourge of…

ICRC Concerned By Effects Of Food Crises In Africa

September 22, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

THE International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRC) has scalped efforts to avert to devastating effects of food security in Africa where 146 million people1 are suffering from acute food insecurity (IPC 3 and above) and require urgent humanitarian assistance. By Staff Reporter In a statement, Patrick Youssef, the Regional Director, Africa ICRC and Mohammed Omer Mukhier Regional Director, Africa IFRC said, “At a time of intense global humanitarian need and competing demands, Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing one of the most alarming food crises in decades. 146 million people1…

#BREAKING: Cervical Cancer Self Testing Solution Launched

September 21, 2022September 23, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

Every year, over 604,000 women worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer and approximately 342,000 die from this preventable disease, caused by infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). 1 Nearly 9 out of 10 women who die from cervical cancer live in low- and middle-income countries.2 For patients living in areas with limited healthcare resources, increasing access to screening and decreasing barriers to sample collection are keys to ultimately preventing this disease. Roche’s HPV self-sampling solution expands access to HPV screening options by enabling patients to privately collect their sample while at…

Bulawayo Man Runs Over Wife With Hino Truck In Domestic Dispute

September 21, 2022 Healthtimes

A 29 year old Bulawayo man, Tendai Tigere Gondo has been arrested in connection with the murder of his wife, Sanele Ndlovu (21) whom he ran over with over with Hino Truck in the midst of a domestic dispute. By Staff Reporter This was announced the the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) through their micro-blogging site. See attached screenshot

Zim Maternal Mortality Ratio Declines Further

September 20, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

THE number of maternal deaths per live births, multiplied by a conventional factor of 100,000, also known as Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR), has declined to 363 per 100,000 live births in births in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa This indicates a 6% decline from the previous 2012 MMR ratio of 525. Presenting Preliminary Findings on Mortality from the 2022 Population and Housing Census, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) Director General, Dr Taguma Mahonde said, “It should be noted that maternal deaths were reported by households and not by place of occurrence.…