Category: Health News

Celebrating Zim Women Health Champions

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AS we celebrate the International Women’s Day, its is only noble and imperative to remember all the women who have sacrificed and are still fighting for the attainment of a globally recognized health system in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa In our Shona culture, there is a saying which goes, “Ipai Munhu Maruva Ake achiri Mupenyu,” loosely translated to mean, “Celebrate other’s achievements while  they are still alive.” Over the years, the health sector has birthed numerous women who have emerged to be forces to reckon owing to their indelible efforts…

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Communities Raise Red Flag Over Gaps In Gazetted Public Health Bill

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COMMUNITIES say the newly gazetted Public Health Bill (PHB) is a noble document but still needs to be worked on to address public health issues at community level. By Michael Gwarisa The development comes in the midst of ongoing Public feedback meetings on the PBH which kicked off this week in Mutare. The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), a Non Governmental Organizations which represents and drives health issues on behalf of communities says the new bill is silent to a number factors which directly impact health at community level…

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MSF Takes Cervical Cancer Treatment To Rural Gutu

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Women with early stage lesions of the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer who were unable to access treatment due to resource constraints, are set to benefit from receiving treatment , following the launch of preventive Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) services at Gutu rural hospital. HealthTimes Correspondent Speaking during the launch ceremony, MSF Gynaecologist, Dr Severine Caluwaerts said cancer was preventable and early screening could go a long way in stopping its spread in the body. “As MSF, we believe that no woman should die of cervical cancer…

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Swaziland Withdraws Infected SA Meat From Shelves

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MBABANE – Samuel Magagula, Swaziland’s health ministry director, has confirmed that the kingdom has recalled contaminated South African meat products from the shelves of its supermarkets. SOURCE: RadioVop Zimbabwe “An official announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture is expected at 2pm this afternoon,” Magagula told the African News Agency (ANA) from Mbabane on Tuesday morning. “We began withdrawing the meat products contaminated with listeria as soon as we were informed of developments from the South African authorities and have been busy outlining a list of health procedures and warnings since…

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A Closer Look At CIMAS’s Online Symptoms Checker Platform

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SELF diagnosis around the world in forbidden as it could cause unwarranted conditions or even worse, that being said, the internet or Google should never be taken as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. By Michael Gwarisa However, increased internet usage around the globe has given birth to innovative ideas that could actually redefine the health sector. From mobile Apps that remind patients on their medication timetables to health and fitness applications, the sector is set for a total evolution. In Zimbabwe, Health Insurance provider CIMAS Medical…

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12 WAYS YOUR BODY TRIES TO TELL YOU THAT YOUR LIVER IS BEING DAMAGED!

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Our liver is the vital organ located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and partially protected by the ribs. It’s interesting that the liver is the largest solid organ in a human body. This organ is critical for numerous bodily functions. So, it’s very important to recognize the signs of liver damage and also to take care of the liver. 12 Early Symptoms of Damaged Liver The medical experts explain that there are more than 100 different types of liver disease and each of them has different manifestations.…

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#BREAKING: Polony Kills 180 in South Africa…identified as source of listeria outbreak

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Polony and products from an Enterprise Foods factory in Polokwane‚ Limpopo‚ are the source of the world’s largest outbreak of listeria which has claimed not less than 180 lives in South Africa. SOURCE: TIMESLIVE Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi made the announcement on Sunday afternoon. More than 16 environmental samples from the Enterprise Polokwane factory tested positive for the listeriosis monocytogenes strain ST 6. The results from the factory were confirmed at midnight on Saturday at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases as the strain to blame for the outbreak that…

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CWGH Slams Government Over Doctors Strike

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THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has taken a swipe at government’s failure to address the welfare of medical doctors and the health workforce following a crippling industrial action which has plunged the health sector in quandary. Speaking to HealthTimes, CWGH Executive Director, Itai Rusike said the continued strikes by doctors was reflection of government’s lack of will to address the challenges bedeviling the sector and as a result, health services continue to deteriorate. “It is very sad that Zimbabwe has once again been plunged into a serious health…

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MyTherapy App Helps HIV Patients Adhere To ARV Timetables

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HIV prevalence remains high in Zimbabwe, with recent statistics indicating that there are approximately 1.3 million people living with HIV in the country. In 2016, there were 40 000 new HIV infections and 30 000 AIDS-related deaths. However, there is some hopeful news amidst these worrying statistics. By Tracey Ruff Guest Writer Firstly, around 75% of adults living in Zimbabwe are on antiretroviral treatment – a number that is relatively high when compared to other countries in Africa – and secondly, international donor sources are channelling money into helping the…

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Save The Children Expands Nutrition Project to 7 More Districts

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SAVE the Children Zimbabwe has extended its nutrition project to seven more districts amidst indications that they intend to reach at least 231,168 with active screening for acute malnutrition and ensure early detection and treatment of acute malnutrition. By Michael Gwarisa The increase in the coverage area brings the total number of districts under the Save the children nutrition program to 12. In an interview with HealthTimes, Save the Children Zimbabwe Nutrition manager Tendai Gunda said they had taken the nutrition program to these seven new districts to make them…

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