Category: Health News

Zim Now Has More Than 2000 COVID-19 Cases, Daily Local Transmissions Increase Drastically

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE today recorded 214 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 2034 with majority of the cases being local transmissions. By Michael Gwarisa According to the ministry of health and child care daily COVID-19 update, at least 90 of the cases recorded today were all local transmissions and they are yet to ascertain the source of other local transmissions. 214 cases tested positive for COVID-19 today. These include returnees from South Africa (123), Zambia (10) and 90 local cases who are isolated. “15 of the local transmission…

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WAG Sensitizes Traditional Leaders and Senators on the Termination of Pregnancy Act

Michael Gwarisa

Women’s Action Group (WAG) today held a half day long workshop with Chiefs and Senators from various constituencies in the country with the aim of familiarizing them with the country’s Termination of Pregnancy Act (ToP) and access to various sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services for women. By Michael Gwarisa The sensitization meeting is part of ongoing engagements with key opinion leaders with the aim of   creating a conducive policy environment that supports equitable access for women and girls to comprehensive prevention and treatment services-contraception, safe termination of…

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New study reveals Oxford coronavirus vaccine produces strong immune response

Healthtimes

A team of scientists at Oxford University’s Jenner Institute and Oxford Vaccine Group has taken the next step towards the discovery of a safe, effective and accessible vaccine against coronavirus. HealthTimes Reporter The results of the Phase I/II trial published today in the scientific journal, The Lancet, indicate no early safety concerns and induces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system. The vaccine provoked a T cell response within 14 days of vaccination (white blood cells that can attack cells infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus), and an antibody…

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COVID-19 @Chinhoyi University: Gvt Tells Institution To Close

Michael Gwarisa

GOVERNMENT has told the Chinhoyi University of Science and Technology to close the institution following a positive COVID-19 result at the institution. By Michael Gwarisa In a media brief, Information, Publicity and broadcasting services minister, Honorable Monica Mutsvangwa said the Zimbabwe cannot afford to be complacent in the face of a raging COVID-19 pandemic which has wrecked havoc in the country. Today the National Taskforce on COVID19 met and received reports from its Subcommittees and also deliberated on the following matters: Additionally, following the recorded infection at the Chinhoyi University…

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COVID-19 Yovharisa Mabhangi, Makereke, Mabasa, Makiriniki

Healthtimes

● ZVINO kana ana chiremba nemanesi vobatwa nedenda reCOVID-19, ndiani acharapa nekupepa varwere? Mai vatsva musana, mwana atsva kudumbu. Dai waro zvaibvira, shuramatongo yanyenyeredza varapi vedu munguva ino vagona kuramba vachitipepa sezvavakadzidzira nekupikira. KuBulawayo chipatara chikuru, cheUnited Bulawayo Hospital (UBM) chakazivisa kuti varapi gumi nevasere vaive vabatwa nechakapedza mbudzi, COVID-19. Tine tarisiro yekunaya kwavo nekukasika vadzoke mundima yavo irikudai kurema. Tinopa kutenda kukuru kunemi mose varapi vedu munyika yedu ino. Na Catherine Murombedzi ● Nharire yeutano yeCimas, inove homwe inokandwa mari neruzhinji runogadzirira hurwere hwamangwana yakavhariswa musuo nedzihwa ratekeshera pasi…

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Masiyiwa sources drugs for 1 million Africans

Healthtimes

AFRICAN Union special envoy Strive Masiyiwa has – through the Africa Medical Supplies Platform (AMSP) – sourced drugs to treat one million African’s affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. HealthTimes Reporter The AMSP was launched in June by African Union chairperson and South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa and the platform has gained traction in sourcing of supplies of medical equipment, struck new groundbreaking partnerships globally, and has experienced a surge in demand for medical supplies from the continental body’s member states. At the launch, Ramaphosa directed the platform team to add…

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#BREAKING: CIMAS Receptionist Tests Positive For COVID-19

Michael Gwarisa

A CIMAS Medical Aid receptionist has tested positive for COVID-19 during  the organisation’s  routine and random testing. By Michael Gwarisa The staffer tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday the 16 July 2020 and contact tracing and testing subsequently revealed that other members of staff had been exposed to the virus as they had been in the same work area with the staff member who had tested positive. The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Vulindlela L. Ndlovu said though a CIMAS Bulletin that the case was subsequently handed over to…

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#JUSTIN: Bulawayo Teenager Succumbs To COVID-19

Michael Gwarisa

A 19 year old Bulawayo male has become the latest victim of COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus deaths in Zimbabwe to 24. By Michael Gwarisa According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) daily COVID-19 update, 58 cases tested positive for the virus today and these include 10 from South Africa and 48 local cases. 32 of the local cases are contacts of known confirmed cases. Investigations are underway to establish the source of infection for the other cases. “13 recoveries were reported by the following…

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Varume Vakurudzirwa Kuita Bonde Nekurasa Mbeu ka 21 Pamwedzi Kudzivirira Gomarara Reprostate

Michael Gwarisa

BAZI rinoona nezve utachiona hweGomarara mu Zimbabwe, Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) rakurudzira vanhurume kuti vaite bonde chaizvo kana kurasa mbeu kanokwana iko makumi maviri neimwe (21) kuita kudzoivirara hutachiona kwegomarara re Prostate (Prostate Cancer). Na Michael Gwarisa Vachitaura ivo pamusangano wevatori venhau wakarongwa ne Bazi Re zvehutachiona hwe HIV Muzimbabwe re National Aids Council (NAC) wakaitirwa ku Chinhoyi, Vanoona Nezvekufambiswa kwemashoko ku CAZ, Muzvare Priscilla Mangwiro vakati mutsvakurudzo dzakaitwa nanamazvikokota, zvinoratidza kuti kurasa mbeu kanokwana iko makumi maviri neimwe pamwedzi woga woga kunogona kuderedza mukana wekuti varume vabate hutaichaiona…

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Hundreds Of Mapostori Gather In Marange For Annual Conference Despite COVID-19

Michael Gwarisa

HUNDREDS of members of various Apostolic Sects gathered in Bocha, Marange over for their annual conference, flouting government set lockdown regulations. By Michael Gwarisa This was confirmed by Information, publicity and broadcasting services minister, Honorable Monica Mutsvangwa during a post cabinet media briefing this week. Cabinet further noted with concern that some members of some religious sects have gathered in their numbers in Manicaland Province for their yearly retreat, in contravention of COVID-19 regulations that prohibit gatherings of more than fifty (50) people. “This poses high risk to the spread…

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