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Two Government Officials Die From COVID-19 In Karoi

June 18, 2021 Healthtimes

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced stricter COVID-19 measures for Mashonaland West following the surge in COVID-19 and death of two government officials in Karoi. By Patricia Mashiri Places under localised lockdowons at the moement include Makonde district, Hurungwe district and Kariba districts and Kwekwe and President Mnangagwa said the COVID outbreak in Zambia which exposes Kariba and other neighboring districts from across the border. COVID-19 cases continue to increase in the above-mentioned districts. On Monday 14 June 2021 Mash West had 38 cases, on Tuesday the figure went up to…

More Zim Men Experiencing Emotional Abuse At The Hands Of Their Wives

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THERE has been an increase in the number of men coming forward to report Gender Based Violence (GBV) in particular emotional abuse at the hands of women. By Michael Gwarisa recently in Mashonaland West Recent data from the 2021 Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVac) Rural Livelihoods Report show the national incidence for spousal emotional abuse was 6.01% in males and 5.76% in females. Speaking to HealthTimes, Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Makonde Development District Development Officer, Mrs Fungai Sadzi said they receive reports from men…

Who Urges People To Donate Blood

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 Healthtimes

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Zimbabweans to donate blood and keep the blood bank fully stocked as it is an important health component necessary to save lives on daily basis. Staff Reporter Celebrating the World Blood Donor Day under the theme ‘Give Blood and keep the world beating, Dr Alex Gasasira,Z imbabwe WHO representative said around seven million patients in African countries require blood every year. Safe blood and transfusion are key aspects in providing quality care to save mothers haemorrhaging during child birth and people with…

Zimbabwe Should Rethink Vaccine Deployment Strategy

June 15, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE has been urged to re-look its national vaccination distribution strategy in order to increase uptake and move close towards vaccinating at least 60 percent of the population. By Michael Gwarisa The country commenced vaccinating its citizens in March 2021 following a delivery of the Sinopharm doses from the Republic of China. Even though at first, there was vaccine hesitancy more people are now coming forward willingly to get vaccinated. However, there been reports of shortages of vaccines dosses across the country of late. Immunologist and Medical Expert, Dr Tinashe…

Persons With HIV Experiencing 2nd Line Treatment Failure Invited For Assessment

June 15, 2021 Healthtimes

MINISTRY of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Permanent Secretary, Dr Jasper Chimedza has announced that all people living with HIV and experiencing treatment failure with second line Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) should visit health institutions and receive specialist assessment. HealthTimes Reporter In a statment,Dr Chimedza said, “In line with the 2016 National Guidelines for use of ART for the Prevention and Treatment of HIV in Zimbabwe, all people living with HIV on ART failing 2nd line therapy must be referred for specialist assessment including genotypic testing at selected institutions namely Parirenyatwa…

Drinking Beer From Inside Car During Covid Times Now Illegal

June 15, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

DRINKING alcohol inside your car is now a criminal offence, according to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), as the nation battles to arrest the rising COVID-19 cases. By HealthTimes Correspondent The statement released Monday dictates that aside from imbibing in vehicles, guzzling at bottle stores is prohibited. In this regard, all those found drinking beer at bottle stores, inside vehicles and surrounding areas will be arrested,” said ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi in the statement. This comes following last Saturday’s pronouncement by Vice President and Health…

Partial Lockdown Applauded

June 15, 2021 Healthtimes

HEALTH experts have welcomed the moved by government to put the country on a partial lockdown as means to curb the spread of the coronavirus. By Patricia Mashiri Dr Alex Gasasira, the World Health Organization Representative in Zimbabwe recently told the state media that government had taken a broad decision in announcing a partial lockdown as a way of avoiding an upsurge in COVID-19 cases. What the government of Zimbabwe is doing is in line with what the WHO recommends. It is necessary for governments to carefully review local evidence…

CDC Ranks Zimbabwe As low COVID-19 Risk Destination

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Healthtimes

THE United States of America Centers for Disease and Control (US’s CDC) has recognized Zimbabwe as one of the top countries among other African countries that have effectively implemented COVID-19 prevention measures. SOURCE: Ministry Of Health Speaking during the handover ceremony to the Ministry of Health and Child Care by New Avakash International Dr John Mangwiro, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care said he was pleased to share that Zimbabwe had managed COVID-19 successfully among other African countries and was moved from level four to level one by the…

Zim ICPD Task-force Keeps Watchful Eye On Commitments Implementation

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwe National Taskforce (NTF) for monitoring commitments the country made at the 25th International Conference on Population Development (ICPD), has hit the ground running in ensuring the pledges Zimbabwe made at the Nairobi summit in 2019 are fulfilled. By Michael Gwarisa The taskforce was set up in November 2020 and it comprises of government ministries and departments, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Academia, United Nations Agencies operating in Zimbabwe and other organizations and stakeholders. The Ministries of Finance and that of health and Child Care are co-chairs to the taskforce.…

Harare Hospital Records Increase In Drug Abuse Related Admissions In Female Psychiatric Unit

June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 Healthtimes

HARARE Psychiatric Hospital stationed at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital during the first quarter had 319 patients attended seeking treatment for substance use. By Kuda Pembere While majority were males, statistics indicate that the number of females who are getting admitted in the facility was also on the rise. In an Interview with HealthTimes, the Psychiatric Hospital’s Senior Nursing Officer Mr Nelson Makore said following the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions after the second wave, they started witnessing a surge in patients coming in. “I was looking at some figures, from…