Category: Health News

Shocking Paternity Test Statistics Reveal Most Fathers Are Raising Non-Biological Children

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa  Recent data from Global DNA Zimbabwe has unveiled startling findings regarding paternity testing in the country. According to the latest statistics, a staggering 72% of paternity tests conducted have returned negative results, meaning that in most cases, presumed fathers are not biologically related to the children they are raising. These figures suggest a growing trend of men unknowingly raising children who are not their own, raising critical questions about trust, family dynamics, and the increasing demand for DNA testing services. In an interview with HealthTimes, Partners Chiriseri…

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Zimbabwe Feed and Fodder Multi-Stakeholder Platform Drafts Strategic Plan

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) for feed and fodder systems has begun drafting a strategic plan to guide its formalization and resource mobilization efforts. Established in May last year, the MSP comprises representatives from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development (MoLAFWRD), the Zimbabwe Dairy Farmers Association, the Zimbabwe Dairy Processors Association, academia, and financial institutions. Rutendo Nyahoda, Deputy Director in the Department of Livestock Production and Development at the Ministry of Agriculture and Zimbabwe’s focal person for the Resilient Feed and Fodder Systems initiative,…

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Delta Corporation Fund Masvingo Province Prisons, Breast, Cervical & Prostate Cancer Education And Screening

Michael Gwarisa

Staff Reporter  This year Delta Corporation provided USD10,000 through the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe for the Masvingo Province prisons, breast, cervical and prostate cancer education and screening. Cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with delayed diagnosis often resulting in poor health outcomes. Incarcerated individuals face unique challenges in accessing timely and equitable health care services, including cancer screening. To address the disparity the CAZ offered in partnership with Delta Corporation breast, cervix and prostate cancer education and screening services to the inmates and prisoners at the…

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EMA Strengthens AMR Surveillance with Fleming Fund Support

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife has commended the first phase of the Fleming Fund Grant for supporting the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) in strengthening its surveillance and tracking of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. Zimbabwe recently launched the second phase of the One Health National Action Plan (2024-2028) alongside the Fleming Fund II Grant. A key focus of this phase is expanding environmental surveillance and monitoring of AMR levels across the country. EMA’s laboratory has been significantly strengthened and now has the capacity to…

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China Discovers New Coronavirus Similar To One That Caused COVID-19 Pandemic

Michael Gwarisa

A new bat coronavirus that has the capacity to spread to humans, similar to the one that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been discovered. HKU5-CoV-2 was found by a Chinese research team led by virologist Shi Zhengli, known as “Batwoman” for her work on coronaviruses, especially at the Wuhan Institute, which has been at the center of the theory suggesting COVID-19 came from a lab leak—something Shi has denied. Why It Matters Hundreds of coronaviruses exist but only a few can infect humans, including SARS, SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes…

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The Avenues Clinic Honours Medical Doctors

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Avenues Clinic, a subsidiary of Medical Investments Limited, hosted a cocktail dinner last night to appreciate a total of 57 medical doctors from various specialties whose work has distinguished the health facility as a world-class clinic. The event marked the fourth edition of the annual appreciation ceremony, which has grown significantly in size and prestige over the years. This year’s theme was “Getting It Right the First Time.” In her opening remarks, The Avenues Clinic General Manager, Mrs. Sibusisiwe Ndhlovu, highlighted the doctors’ impressive contributions to…

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Zimbabwe Unveils AMR National Action Plan 2.0 as Calls for Domestic Funding Grow

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe requires approximately US$45 million to effectively implement Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) interventions over the next four years, HealthTimes has learned. This was revealed during the official launch of the National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance in Zimbabwe (NAP 2.0), where the Fleming Fund also announced an additional US$3.5 million in funding to address gaps in surveillance and improve the use of data for policymaking. Officiating at the launch of the Zimbabwe One Health AMR National Action Plan 2.0 (2024-2028) and the Fleming Fund II Grant, Dr. Douglas…

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Bright Journey Eye Camp Aims to Restore Sight for 600 Zimbabweans with Free Cataract Surgeries

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere At least 300 patients have been selected for cataract surgery during an ongoing screening at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where a team of Chinese and local doctors are conducting a free Eye Camp under the Bright Journey program. In its third installment, the Bright Journey Eye Camp aims to perform surgeries on 600 patients. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Dr. Boniface Macheka, the head of ophthalmology at Sekugu Kaguvi Eye Hospital, encouraged more people to come for screening. He mentioned that the screening, which began this Monday,…

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How video games benefit your health

Healthtimes

There is much information about how video games can affect people negatively. But people would be surprised to learn that video games have positive effects, too. One area that they positively affect is health. Studies on the positive health effects of video games have shown that they improve 69% of psychological therapy outcomes, 59% of physical therapy outcomes, and 50% of physical activity outcomes. And that’s just not the most significant portion of the positive impact that video games have on health. It’s worth noting that the studies mostly show…

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