Category: Health News

332 COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Zim Schools To Date

Michael Gwarisa

CABINET has announced that a total 332 COVID-19 cases with majority of them being asymptomatic, have been reported in both primary and secondary learning institutions in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa Briefing the media during a pots cabinet briefing, Information, publicity and broadcasting services minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said the number of cases that have been reported in schools to date was still very low and there was no need to panic. In the learning institutions, a total of 332 COVID-19 cases were reported and the majority of these are asymptomatic,…

Read More

Zim Applauded For Honoring The Rights and Welfare of Children

Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwe National Council for the Welfare of Children (ZNCWC) has commended the government of Zimbabwe for coming up with a number of policies that serve the interests and aspirations of children in line with the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. By Michael Gwarisa The Charter of the Rights and Welfare of Children is a treaty and instrument that the government of Zimbabwe also ratified in 1990. In an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of a conference to mark the celebrations of the 30th…

Read More

Engage Couples To End Mother To Child Transmission of HIV- PAPWC-ZIM

Michael Gwarisa

PAN-African Positive Women’s Coalition Zimbabwe (PAPWC-ZIM) national coordinator, Tendai Westerhof  says Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (EMTC) programing should now prioritise partner support more if the battle against mother and parent to child transmission of HIV is to be won. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking at the recently held EMTCT Workshop in the Harare, Westerhof said unlike in the past where EMTCT programs only targeted women, pregnant and lactating mothers, engaging men and fathers would also help in reducing the risk infecting the child during and post pregnancy.…

Read More

How Economic Empowerment Project Has Liberated Zim Rural Women From GBV

Michael Gwarisa

THE dawn of the lockdown period that was introduced following confirmation of positive COVID-19 cases in Zimbabwe in March this year gave birth to a spike in Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases in the country. By Michael Gwarisa According to a report titled “Violence Against Women and Girls During the Covid-19 Crisis in Zimbabwe” that was gathered by five NGOs working with survivors of gender-based violence, including the Musasa Project, the Adult Rape Clinic and the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association, there was a sharp increase in domestic violence during the…

Read More

Couples Experience …Men Of Integrity Talk Of Bedroom Issues

Healthtimes

“Condoms delay the pleasure, the feeling is different,” said one man. By Catherine Murombedzi JOHN AND CHIPO SOKO Woman: I do not like condoms, I get bruised down there, my partner is circumcised. We use lubrication because I am sensitive. We are a discordant couple, my partner is a blood donor for 8 years. HUSBAND TALKS: If you are married to a many who was raised in a  highly patriarchal setting, the chance of him accompanying wife to ante natal clinic is low. Social upbringing is seen in men who…

Read More

One Stop Center For Survivors Of GBV Launched In Zimbabwe Under Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls

Michael Gwarisa

THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Zimbabwe with the support of the European Union  today launched a treatment and support centre for survivors of Gender Based Violence also known as a “One Stop Centre” where services will be provided in one place. By Michael Gwarisa The One Stop Centre is located at Bindura General Hospital in Bindura, Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland Central Province, about 100 kilometres outside the capital Harare. It is being launched under the European Union supported Spotlight Initiative to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls.…

Read More

#BREAKING: Zimbabwe Opens Borders

Healthtimes

INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa told journalists during a Post Cabinet media briefing that the country’s borders will be reopened starting today as advised two months ago. HealthTimes Reporter The reopening of the borders also comes at a time the country is experiencing a surge COVID-19 cases with Matebeleland being the epicenter of the infections. Senator Mutsvangwa said, “Cabinet also wishes to report that the re-opening of the country’s borders has been effected as scheduled, starting today, 1st December 2020. “On the number of people allowed…

Read More

Zimbabwe Commemorates World AIDS Day…AS US Government Pledges US$230 Million To Boost HIV/AIDS Prevention Capacity

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE today joined the rest of the world in observing the World AIDS Day (WAD) at a time the country is reported to have made significant strides towards HIV epidemic control. By Michael Gwarisa The WAD 2020 commemorations were held under the theme “Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility,” and were held in Harare at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) under strict COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Speaking during the WAD commemorations, Health and Child Care minister, Vice President Constatino Chiwenga said he was pleased to note that Zimbabwe had registered significant progress…

Read More

National HIV Survey (ZIMPHIA 2020) Results Indicate Zimbabwe is On Track to Achieve HIV Epidemic Control by 2030

Michael Gwarisa

AS Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day, results from the second Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment survey (ZIMPHIA 2020), released today demonstrate the nation’s continued progress towards achieving HIV epidemic control by 2030. ZIMPHIA 2020 found that 86.8 percent of adults living with HIV were aware of their status and of those aware of their status, 97.0 percent were on antiretroviral treatment. Among those on treatment, 90.3 percent achieved viral load suppression. According to the survey, the rate of annual new HIV infections among adults in…

Read More

ZNNP+ Launches Five Year Strategic Plan To Enhance Communities Response To HIV

Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwe National Network for People Living with HIV (ZNNP+) has launched a strategic plan which is set to guide their work as well as intensify communities capacity to respond to HIV at community level. By Michael Gwarisa Officiating at the strategic plan launch event which also coincided with the annual Candlelight Memorial to honor those who lost their lives due to HIV, deputy minister in the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Dr John Mangwiro said the ZNNP+ strategy would help accelerate government’s plans to boost local production…

Read More