Category: Health News

770K People Died of AIDS Globally in 2018

Michael Gwarisa

A total of 770 000 people died of AIDS in 2019 according to latest statistics released in the UNAIDS Global Aids Update today in Eshowe South Africa. By Michael Gwairsa Responding to the statistics, Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders said  the annual number of deaths due to AIDS has declined only minimally since 2014 and such a catastrophe could be avoided through timely use of effective diagnostic tools and medicines to treat HIV/AIDS and  prevent most deaths. While an additional 2 million people are reported on antiretroviral therapy (ART), more…

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Prioritise HealthCare, ED Tells Govt

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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says it’s high time his Government prioritises the healthcare sector. By Kudakwashe Pembere He said this on Monday while officiating a hand over of medical equipment at NatPharm head offices which was preceded by a tour of the facility. “And as I went round when the specialists were explaining to me, honestly as a government we must give priority to the health sector because it is critically important that our people are healthy. “And when you are not well we should have a health system that should…

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Medicines For Votes: Health Minister Under Fire

Michael Gwarisa

CIVIL society have come out guns blazing against embattled Health and Child Care minister, Dr Obadiah Moyo for abusing state resources to settle personal political deals. By Michael Gwarisa Dr Moyo, a losing ZANU PF 2018 political candidate is in the eye of a storm following a leaked letter between him and the War Veterans leader, Victor Matemadanda where the minister is directing National Pharmaceutical Companies of Zimbabwe (NATPHARM) to release medicines into Lupane health institutions ahead of the Lupane bi-election to be held on August 3, 2019. Speaking to…

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Zim Medical Student Eyes Top Regional Post

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A Zimbabwean medical student is in the run up to clinch a much coveted International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA) African Regional Director post whose elections will happen in August. By Kudakwashe Pembere Alistair Mukondiwa pursuing a medical degree with the University of Zimbabwe said Zimbabwe’s candidature was recently validated to enter the race. Representing Zimbabwe, Mukondiwa was the Zimbabwe Medical Students Association’s Vice President from September 2017 to September 2018. With Phillip Chigiya being the ZiMSA president during that period, the team managed to host an IFMSA African…

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Zim First Lady To Convene A Males Only Conference On Health And Development

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ZIMBABWE’S First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has stressed the importance of male engagement in health and development as they are left out in some programs while at the same time have minimal participation in the issues. By Kudakwashe Pembere She said this at a stakeholder consultation on the strategic framework for engagement of the office of the Frist lady in HIV, Health and Development 2019 to 2023. The framework comes at a time when Mai Mnangagwa was recently elected as the Vice President of the Organisation of African First Ladies for…

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Harare City To Hike HeathCare Fees

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HARARE residents should brace themselves for a hike in healthcare services as the City came up with increased tariffs to be effected beginning of August. By Kudakwashe Pembere Prior to these price upward adjustment, a consultation fee was affordably pegged at ZW$5 whereas by August 1, patients might have to part with ZWL$20. Children’s consultation fees were once ZW$3 and might be ZW$10. The maternity fees were ZW$25 but the City proposed ZW$120. Hospital fees will go up from ZW$10 to ZW$50 for adults while parents and guardians now pay…

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ED Officially Opens A Hopley Health Facility…As Zim Commemorates World Population Day

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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday officially opened Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley. By Kudakwashe Pembere Regarded as the largest satellite clinic in Harare, Tariro was constructed by City of Harare through a skills development project for young people that was supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and private cement manufacturing company, LaFARGE. The project is part of the United Nations Joint Program on Adolescent and Youth Development. Officiating the opening of the clinic, President Mnangagwa said “As we launch and commemorate World…

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Why You Should Never Use Your Boyfriend’s Towel

Michael Gwarisa

DID you know that boys or young men before they marry or settle down, are the filthiest creatures on this planet? Yes you heard right. Women have some hard work panel beating other people’s sons out there. By Michael Gwarisa Unlike women, men do not keep a journal or list of what they should wear throughout the week. It just happens. Beneath every men are hidden filthy secrets most ladies will die without even knowing. It is public secret that men can go for a week without changing their underwear.…

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Harare Nurses Get Neonatal Management Training

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NURSES at Harare Central Hospital on Tuesday received neonatal management training with much focus on ventilation and jaundice. By Kudakwashe Pembere The workshops seek to enhance the nurses’ knowledge on neonatal ventilation and jaundice management. This was the first of three trainings conducted by Germany headquartered medical equipment manufacturer Drager organized by PCD Diagnostics. These workshops are a follow up on the donation of phototherapy lights to the country’s state owned institutions as most nurses and or doctors still need the knowledge gap filled on operating the machines. PCD Diagnostics…

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BREAKING: Govt Appoints New NAC Acting CEO

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MR Albert Manenji, National Aids Council of Zimbabwe’s Finance and Administration Manager has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer by Government pending the selection of a substantive boss. By Kuda Pembere Mr Raymond Yekeye who had been holding this position for over six months will revert back to being the Operations director. “The Ministry of Health & Child Care has appointed NAC Finance & Admin Director Mr Albert Manenji as NAC Acting CEO with immediate effect pending appointment of substantative CEO. Mr Raymond Yekeye NAC Operations Director who…

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