Category: Health News

Parirenyatwa Denies Social Media Claims That Employees Have COVID-19

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PARIRENYATWA Group of Hospitals has denied social media reports that their employees had contracted the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). By Kuda Pembere This comes following a Tweet by one Dr Chris Kandeya who said four employees including two nurses tested positive blaming the health ministry for not doing due diligence in contact tracing. We have once again noted that there are some unscrupulous people circulating falsehood on social media claiming that four of our staff members including nurses tested positive for COVID-19. To put the record straight, none of our staff…

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Coca-Cola Donates US$100 000 To The Zim Red Cross To Fight Covid-19

Michael Gwarisa

SOFT beverages manufacturer, Coca-Cola Zimbabwe has donated an amount to the tune of US$100 000 to the Zimbabwe  Red Cross Society to help fight the spread of the corona virus in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa The support will be used to procure the much needed equipment such as rapid test kits and personal protective equipment. Presenting the donation, Coca-Cola Zimabwe Country Manager Mr Milidzani Ncube said In times like these, unity must prevail so as to win the fight against this monster that is threatening human existence. “ Today we…

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Ecobank Avails USD3 Million For Africa’s COVID-19 Response

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PAN African Bank Ecobank has contributed about US$3 million to the fight against COVID-19 across its footprint in Africa. By Kuda Pembere In line with its commitment to the continent, various contributions were made to support the efforts of governments, the World Health Organization as well as the private sector in alleviating the effect of the pandemic on the most vulnerable on the continent. Banking on their knowledge of Africa, and to compliment various government efforts, Ecobank has provided support in form of cash, healthcare equipment and supplies, strong and…

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Avenues Clinic Sets Up COVID-19 Treatment Centre

Michael Gwarisa

MEDICAL Investment’s flagship company the Avenues Clinic, has opened Montagu Clinic as a COVID-19 management centre in a bid to boost the country’s capacity to deal with the pandemic that has raged havoc across the globe. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe currently has 25 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including three deaths. However, the country’s ability to handle a surge in COVID-19 infections has faced mixed feelings owing to the lack of adequately equipped COVID-19 management centres around the country. Speaking to HealthTimes, Avenues Clinic Corporate Communications officer, Mrs Cordelia Shereni said…

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We Wont Stay Where We Are Not Safe…Belvedare Returnees Speak Out

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ZIMBABWEANS quarantined at Belvedere Teachers College have poured water on government’s allegations that they were demanding five-star treatment at a time the nation is battling the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. The returnees said contrary to government’s report that they demanded to be moved to a hotel, they only asked to be moved to a place with running water and better facilities. BELOW IS THEIR STATEMENT As a matter of fact, and for the avoidance of doubt, I’m one of the returning residents who came via an Ethiopian airline yesterday (Monday). I…

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US & Partners Warn Against Abuse of Journalists During COVID-19 Crisis

Michael Gwarisa

THE United State Government has issued a joint statement with various countries running under the moniker Groups of Friends on the Safety/Protection of Journalists have condemned the continued  abuse and maltreatment of Journalists in  their quest to report on developments around the obtaining COVID-19 pandemic. By Michael Gwarisa The other countries which signed the statement include Austria, France, Greece, Lithuania and Sweden as the chairs and co-chairs, respectively, of the Groups of Friends on the Safety of Journalists in New York, Geneva, Vienna (OSCE) and Paris. Since the COVID-19 was…

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Zim Experts Warn Of Rise In Unintended Pregnancies After Lockdown…Should Young People Adopt Long-term Contraceptives?

Michael Gwarisa

FAILURE by young women and girls to access modern contraceptives and reproductive health services during the lockdown could spell doom and possibly reverse the gains that have been attained in terms of reducing Early Unintended Pregnancies (EUPs). By Michael Gwarisa According to the Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS) 2015, sexually active unmarried women are more likely to have the highest risk of unintended pregnancy. This is because more than 70% of them are on short-acting contraceptives, condoms, and orals. Under a lockdown scenario as ours, supply can easily be disrupted…

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Malaria Kills 131 In Zimbabwe

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THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has aised concern over the upsurge in Malaria deaths around the country. HealthTimes Reporter According to the ministry of health, the cumulative figures for malaria stand at 135 585 and 131 deaths. A total 201 malaria outbreaks have been reported throughout the country mostly from malarious provinces such as Manicaland, Masvingo and Mash East.  “90 outbreaks have been controlled. 18 690 malaria cases and 17 deaths were reported this week.” Of the reported cases, 1 935 (10.4) were from the under five…

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Stop TB Zim Applauds New TB Drug Dispensation Plan During Lockdown

Michael Gwarisa

THE Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe has commended government for coming up with a specialized drug dispension protocol which allows Tuberculois (TB) patients are given 1-2 months supply of drugs for intensive and continuation phase respectively. By Michael Gwarisa In a statement, Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe said the lockdown which took effect on 30 March 2020 was a welcome development in the fight against of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are also thankful to the Ministry of Health and Child Care for developing new drug dispensing protocol for TB medicines to ensure…

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Mandatory SAZ Certification For Hand Sanitisers, Face Masks And All PPE Looms

Michael Gwarisa

THE Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) in collaboration with the government of Zimbabwe, are working on a new law that will make it compulsory for all producers of hand sanitisers, face masks, face shields and Protective Personal Clothing (PPE) to have their products certified before hitting the market. By Michael Gwarisa The move is set to improve products safety and trust among citizens amidst reports that some brands for examples Hand Sanitisers were endangering lives of users and in some cases highly flammable and damaging to the skin. In an…

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