Category: Health News

Disband NBSZ Now- Sibanda

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By Daniel Phiri BINGA North legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda has called for the disbanding of the National Blood Services of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) arguing that it is charging fees which are exorbitantly above the reach of the majority of Zimbabweans for its blood and blood products. People in most surrounding Sadc countries access blood and blood products for free and the state absorbs the costs or in some cases subsidises but in Zimbabwe a pint of blood is currently pegged at US$80 after NBSZ was directed to lower the charges, its…

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#BREAKING: Public Health Bill finally gazetted

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By Daniel Phiri  THE much awaited Public Health Bill (PHB) that seeks among other things to replace the outdated Public Health Act enacted in 1924 has been gazetted and will soon be making its way to Parliament for First Reading. Although it has been designated as urgent, the Public Health Bill has faced a lot of delays along the way which include a shortage of staff at the Attorney General’s office coupled with other delays at the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) offices owing to unavailability of the…

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MDC blames Govt for Tsholotsho accident disaster …says Ministry of Health was negligent

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By Daniel Phiri MDC-N says government especially the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) are to blame for the accident which killed about 21 health workers along Tsholotsho-Sipepa Road on Saturday. The deceased people were part of a 69 team of malaria campaigners and environmental health technicians who were travelling in a MoHCC Nissan UD truck on their way to start spraying in Tsholotsho after finishing Binga, Nkayi and Lupane. In a statement, MDC-N Matabeleland North Chairperson Leonard Mhlanga said his party was moved by the disaster considering the…

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“Chigubhu Gear”, Tackling Water and Sanitation At Grassroots Level

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By Michael Gwarisa recently in Siakobvu, Kariba  GOVERNMENT in partnership with Save the Children and other non governmental organizations has embarked on  widespread Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene  (WASH) projects in various districts around the country. According to Water and Sanitation experts, poor adherence to sanitation and hygiene expectations could lead to serious malnutrition cases as a result of diarrheal diseases which cause severe wasting of the body especially in  children below the age of five. Adhering to basic WASH requirement is simple, just ensure you have access to clean…

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#Breaking: Chitunwgiza Hospital Boss Feeding G40 Thugs From Hospital Canteen

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HealthTimes Reporter  IN a new twist to the ongoing Chitungwiza Hospital saga which has seen staffers and health personal go on a crippling strike, the Hospital’s Chief Executive Officer Mr Obidiah Moyo is being accused of having strong G40 links and abusing the hospital canteen to feed his G40 thugs. In a statement circulated by the Chitungwiza Nurses Union, they accused Moyo of running down the institution and diverting funds meant for developing the institution to fund his political carrier and personal gains. “It is in the public domain that…

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21 Malaria Technicians Perish In Tsholotsho Accident

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By Michael Gwarisa A team of 21 Malaria sprayers and environmental health technicians died while several others were injured in a road accident in Tsholotsho while on duty. Details of the cause of accident are yet to be ascertained: Speaking to HealthTimes in an interview, Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) National Malaria Coordinator, Dr Joseph Mberi said he was saddened by the loss and was proceeding to Tsholothso to get the details as to what actually transpired. “I just also received the news and I am just going…

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Kariba Villagers Travel 350 km To See A Doctor

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By Michael Gwarisa recently In Kariba CONTINUED decay and deteriorating of services worsened by the absence of a resident Doctor at Siakobvu Rural Hospital in Nyaminyami, Kariba has forced villagers to travel 350 kilometers to Kariba  for expert medical attention. Despite the rugged terrain and huge presence of ferocious wildlife, patients have to brace the evils all in search of better healthcare services. In the event of referral cases occurring, the local hospital has to pump out loads of money purchasing fuel to ferry patients to Kariba or Karoi hospitals.…

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Find more home grown solutions for AIDS Levy: CWGH

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By HealthTimes Reporter The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) feels there should be more indigenous solutions to grow the AIDS Levy in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe’s mobile network operators  contribute  5% levy on all airtime purchases for mobile telecoms to the AIDS Levy. Joining the rest of the world in commemorating World AIDS Day, CWGH said despite the country making strides in reducing the prevalence rate, new infections continue to occur. “However, it is important to note that new infections have not yet stopped, nor have AIDS deaths. ART coverage is…

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Let’s reflect on HIV/AIDS progress: AU

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By Daniel Phiri AFRICA Union says as people commemorate World Aids Day (WAD) it is imperative to note that access to universal health care is a fundamental human right. Most countries in Africa face a lot of challenges when it comes to the provision of universal access to health care owing to lack of adequate resources and poverty. This lack of access affects response to such diseases as HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria especially in rural areas where health facilities are dotted many kilometres from where people live. In a statement…

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Polygamy Hampers Nutrition Interventions in Binga

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By Michael Gwarisa in Binga, Matelele POLYGAMY is one oldest practice in African culture including Zimbabwe. Back in the day, having more than one wife was a sign of power and wealth and men could be revered for exhibiting such capabilities. More women would translate to greater yields and productivity in the fields was guaranteed as the women would bear more children  who would work in the fields hence making him a household name in the community. In modern-day Rural Matelele Village in Binga, Polygamy is not a crime and…

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