Category: Health News

Division Rocks Nurses Strike, Some Returning To Work On Monday

Michael Gwarisa

THE three month long industrial action by nurses hangs in limbo amidst indications that some nurses have thrown in the towel after Health and Child Care Minister, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga indicated that he would only negotiate with those reporting for duty. By Michael Gwarisa Impeccable sources close to the developments told this publication that the nurses camp was under siege from dark forces who were influencing other nurses to genuflect to government’s demands even in the absence of a good remuneration and Personal Protective Clothing (PPE). It’s a divide…

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Ministry of Health Launches COVID-19 Booth

Michael Gwarisa

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has launched a COVID-19 booth in Epworth, as part of its efforts to bridge the information gap so to limit the spread of misinformation around COVID-19. By Michael Gwarisa Launching the COVID-19 Booth, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister, Dr John Mangwiro said the impact of the pandemic had disrupted services and in the process disinformation had also reigned supreme. The pandemic has seen interruption in trade, work and business, stoppage of schools and travel, diminished incomes, brought social distress, illness and…

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Did You Know That Fake Sunglasses Are Harmful To The Eyes

Healthtimes

SOURCE: DAILY MONITOR WHEN we walk in the sun, we squint and our pupils constrict or become narrower to control the amount of light entering the eyes. This is because of the harmful UVA and UVB rays contained in sunlight. The best way to protect your eyes from these harmful rays is to wear sunglasses. A good pair of sunglasses should be able to simulate the effect of being in a darkened room so the pupils dilate to allow more light in to allow you see better. Brian Isiko, an…

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Merck Foundation’s first Online Summit with African First Ladies to strengthen healthcare capacity and joint response to COVID 19

Michael Gwarisa

THE MFFLI VC Summit, special edition aims to share experiences, discuss challenges, and define solutions to further strengthen healthcare capacity to better respond to this global pandemic in Africa ACCRA, Ghana, September 2, 2020/ — Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany conducted their first Video Conference Summit of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) on 31st August 2020 to define and follow up on different joint programs that aims to advance public healthcare sector capacity and strengthen the response to COVID 19 in their countries. The…

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City Of Harare Releases New Garbage Collection Schedule

Healthtimes

THE City of Harare has released a garbage collection timetable after weeks of failed collections. Through their Facebook Page, the City of Harare said, “Council advises that the Fire at Pomona Dumpsite was successfully suppressed on 31 August. Preparations to resume normal operations at the dumpsite are in progress upon certification by EMA. Meanwhile a blitz operation to clear backlogs that emanated from the two week non collection period commenced on Saturday 29 August. The blitz is being conducted as per attached schedule. When done, normal door to door collections…

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Men with waists over 40 inches ‘are 35% more likely to die of prostate cancer

Healthtimes

MEN who store fat around their midriff are in greater danger of dying from prostate cancer, research suggests. A man with 40inch (103cm) waist or above has a 35 per cent higher risk of dying from the disease than one who wears a 35inch (90cm) or lower trouser size. The Oxford University study, looking at more than 200,000 men, did not find an increased risk in people with higher overall body fat if it was spread around the body. This suggests it is the specific location of the fat that…

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Zim Traditional Medicines Practitioners Applaud Gvt For Engaging Them In COVID-19 Fight

Michael Gwarisa

TRADITIONAL medicines practitioners have applauded government and the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) for recognizing their role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic which has wreaked havoc across the country’s 10 provinces. By Michael Gwarisa This also comes at a time the world is celebrating the African Traditional Medicines day which is commemorated every on the first of September. In an interview with HealthTimes, Zimbabwe National Practitioners Association (ZINPA) president, Mr Friday Chishanyu said traditional medicines practitioners deserve recognition and assistance from government. We are happy that…

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WHO To Host Conference to Discuss Strategies To End Preventable Newborn Deaths and Stillbirths By 2030

Michael Gwarisa

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) will tomorrow be hosting a webinar to launch the 2025 Every Newborn Coverage Targets and Milestones, plan to end preventable newborn deaths and stillbirths by the year 2030, According to the WHO, global actions now will determine the course of maternal and newborn health for the next decade and the health and lives of future generations. Essential health services, including high-quality maternal and newborn health care must be sustained and further strengthened to withstand shocks like COVID-19, in order to protect the lives and health…

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Gvt Announces Schools Reopening Dates

Michael Gwarisa

CABINET has scheduled the schools reopening dates to 14 September 2020 for Cambridge Examinations classes and 28 September 2020 for Zimsec Examination classes. By Michael Gwarisa According to Information, Publicity and Broadcasting services minister, Honorable Monica Mutsvangwa, “Cabinet approved that the Zimsec Examinations should start on 1 December, 2020. The Ministry is working closely with other Ministries and stakeholders to guarantee the safety of pupils and staff during the examinations period.  Standard Operating Procedures have been distributed to all schools.” Cabinet  also acknowledged that despite the surge in positive local…

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Condomless sex sufficient to pass on hepatitis C between men

Michael Gwarisa

INVESTIGATIONS have concluded that  Hepatitis C transmission during anal sex can take place without bleeding, trauma or sharing of injecting equipment and exposure to semen. HealthTimes The  intensive investigations  are well documented in the  United States report in the journal PLOS ONE where  ten cases of recent hepatitis C infection in eight gay men living with HIV were conducted. The study was designed to investigate whether blood exposure is necessary for hepatitis C transmission during anal intercourse or if the virus can be passed on through condomless anal intercourse without…

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