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15 000 Zim livestock farmers benefit from LIPS-Zim initiative

January 22, 2025 Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere The Livestock Production Systems in Zimbabwe (LIP-ZIM) initiative has come to a halt having benefited 15 000 farmers in six Zimbabwean districts. The initiative funded by the European Union started in 2020 looking Mutoko, Buhera, Chiredzi, Beitbridge, Gwanda, Nkayi, Gokwe North, NyamiNyami. Officiating the close-out ceremony on Wednesday, Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development permanent secretary Obert Jiri said the country managed to implement sustainable production systems while empowering farmers with requisite skills and resources needed in a ever-changing agricultural landscape. This occasion of…

From NAC Media Tour to University: How a HealthTimes Article Opened University Doors for Karoi Girl

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Sometimes, all it takes for a destiny helper to find you is being at the right place at the right time. For Cecilia Mhande (20), from Karoi in Mashonaland West Province, it took her willingness to share her story as a beneficiary of the Sista2Sista program with journalists during the 2024 National AIDS Council (NAC) Editors Media Tour. In 2023, when the Advanced Level (A Level) results were announced, Cecilia was overjoyed to discover she had passed with 11 points. However, her happiness was short-lived, as the…

#NEWSINBRIEF: Zim Nurses Now Required to Submit Tax Clearance for Registration, Renewal

January 21, 2025 Healthtimes

By Staff Reporter The Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) has announced that all nurses must produce a valid tax clearance certificate as part of their registration and renewal process. This directive aligns with Public Notice 92 of 2024, issued by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) on December 5, 2024. In a statement, the NCZ emphasized that health institutions and organizations are required to submit a list of their ZIMRA tax-cleared personnel to the council as a prerequisite for renewal. The NCZ further clarified that no practicing certificates will be issued…

Diseases Linked to Wearing Second-Hand Clothes (Mabhero)

January 21, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa In Zimbabwe, second-hand clothes, locally known as mabhero, have become a popular choice for many due to several reasons. For some, it’s the affordability compared to buying brand-new garments. For others, it’s the allure of vintage fashion, pre-worn items that carry a unique, weathered charm. Major second-hand clothing hubs in Zimbabwe include Sakubva Market in Mutare, as well as Mupedzanhamo and Avondale Markets in Harare. These markets are so popular that even undergarments, such as high-end brands like Victoria’s Secret, are highly sought after by shoppers, especially…

ZNFPC and SAYWHAT Unite to Boost Youth Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services

January 20, 2025 Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) and the Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday to improve access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and rights for adolescents and young people in Zimbabwe. ZNFPC’s Director of Technical Services, Mercy Marimirofa, stated during the signing ceremony that the MoU would enable the two organizations to share research findings and address challenges faced by young people in accessing SRH services. The collaboration will also focus on…

Zimbabwe Records 90 Days Without Mpox

January 17, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is among the few African countries that have not recorded any new Mpox cases in the past three months, a top official at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said. In October 2024, Zimbabwe reported its first cases of Mpox, two months after the Africa CDC declared Mpox a public health emergency of continental concern. However, recent data indicates that Zimbabwe has not recorded any confirmed cases during the past 90 days. Eight countries are now in the control phase, four…

Zimbabwe Gains Ground in Cholera Battle

January 17, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa As 2025 began with a surge in cholera cases, particularly in Mazowe’s Glendale area and Kariba, recent developments indicate that the outbreak is now under control due to swift interventions by the government and its partners. The current cholera outbreak started on November 24, 2024, in Gachegache, Kariba district. Cases have since been reported in the Glendale area of Mazowe district, with sporadic instances in Chiredzi, Chipinge, Bikita, Bindura, Shamva, and Kadoma. However, sustained community transmission did not follow these isolated cases. The number of new daily…

Zimbabwe Records Over 600 Dog Bites in One Week

January 16, 2025 Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has raised alarm over the increasing number of dog bites, with a significant proportion of these bites attributed to unvaccinated dogs. According to the Weekly Disease Surveillance Report for the week ending January 5, 2025, a total of 635 dog bite cases were reported, with no deaths recorded. Of these cases, 141 (22%) involved vaccinated dogs, 118 (18%) involved unvaccinated dogs, and 366 (60%) involved dogs of unknown vaccination status. In an interview with HealthTimes, Dr. Isaac Phiri, the…

Zimbabwe In Certificates of Good Standing Backlog

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe could be sitting on a stockpile of Certificates of Good Standing (CGS), amidst indications that the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) has processed only four certificates this year. Last week, the NCZ issued a press statement warning the public about the proliferation of fake CGS documents. However, some sources have accused the council of failing to process legitimate applications, alleging that the last certificates were issued in 2022. These verification letters don’t come out. They last issued these certificates in January 2022,” a source said. “You…

CDC Pilots Tool That Can Predict Diseases Outbreak Ahead Of Time

January 14, 2025 Healthtimes

Can we predict the ebb and flow of infectious disease the way meteorologists predict the weather? The federal government has bet big on the concept with a new nationwide network called Insight Net, which links academic disease modelers with public health practitioners. The network comprises 13 research consortia with participants in 24 states and is funded with up to $262 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Insight Net members are piloting analytical techniques that combine novel data sources to guide surveillance and inform decision-making during outbreaks. The…