Category: Health News

HIV Positive Zimbabwean Mothers Celebrate Life Of Healthy Choices and Healthy Children

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By Takunda Mandura Having been diagnosed with HIV during her first pregnancy 15 years ago, Moud Chinembiri, now a mother of two children, has defied the odds and looked the beast in the eye. Now her child whom she had when she had a positive HIV diagnosis is attending high school and is HIV-negative, a living testimony of the intervention measures against HIV.   Her daughter has been her treatment buddy. “My daughter has become sort of my alarm to remind me of my medication schedule. I can say she…

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Choosing the Right Chair for Elderly and Disabled Individuals

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By Staff Reporter As people age or live with disabilities, daily activities can become increasingly challenging. A simple task like sitting down or getting up from a chair can become a struggle, making the choice of seating an essential aspect of maintaining independence and comfort. Whether it’s a disability chair, a mobility chair, or a specialized office chair for disabled persons, the right chair can significantly improve quality of life. Here’s why selecting the appropriate chair is so important and what options are available for elderly and disabled individuals. Understanding…

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58 conferred National Laboratory Awards

Kuda Pembere

By Kudakwashe Pembere Over 50 laboratory services personnel from lab scientists to bike riders carrying samples were Thursday conferred awards in recognition for their services at the inaugural National Laboratory Awards. Officiating the event was the Medical Laboratory and Clinical Scientists Council of Zimbabwe (MLCSCZ) chair Mr Ranganai Mubvumbi who commended the organizers, the Ministry of Health and Child Care Laboratory Services, for honoring these cadres. “This event aims to recognize MoHCC laboratories and personnel outstanding contributions and achievements in disease outbreaks, surveillance, diagnostics. “It has never happened in the…

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BAZ bans prophets and traditional leaders advertisements on TV and Radio

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has noted with concern the flourishment of traditional and religious advertisements on Zimbabwe’s broadcasters ordering a ban forthwith. In a statement, BAZ chief executive officer Engineer Tendai Kapumha said these advertisements had been somewhat deceptive. “This letter serves to remind you of the Authority’s directive to all broadcasters to stop the broadcasting of advertising content from churches and traditional healers and d traditional herbs and medicines which cannot be authenticated, since they tend to mislead the public. “Considering the Authority’s mandate…

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Health Ministry gets various medical equipment and supplies from partners

Kuda Pembere

By Kudakwashe Pembere The Health and Child Care Ministry has received a variety of medical supplies and equipment which will be distributed to selected district and provincial hospitals across the country. The donation came from various Health Ministry partners such as the Japanese Government, the World Health Organization (WHO), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Government of Japan, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF), and USAID. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) warehouse in Harare, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora…

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Zim, Botswana medical products regulators renew MoU

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By Staff Reporter The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has restored its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) to bolster their partnership in medical products regulation. The first MoU was signed in November 2020 and it was for three years. “The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is pleased to announce the renewal of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA),” said MCAZ director general Mr Richard Rukwata in a statement. “This renewed partnership underscores the commitment of both…

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United States Donation of 50,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses Arrives in DRC

Michael Gwarisa

The United States, through USAID, completed the delivery of 50,000 doses of the JYNNEOS mpox vaccine to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support its efforts to respond to the ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox. Speaking on the development,United States Agency for International Development Spokesperson, Benjamin Suarato said the vaccines would go a long way in minimising he impact of Mpox on the continent. This important milestone is the result of months of U.S.-led efforts with partners on multiple continents which have not only…

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Health Minister urges HIPH graduates to embrace continuous learning

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) school-leavers have been encouraged to keep abreast with the ever-evolving medicinal landscape. This was said by Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora while officiating the third HIPH graduation ceremony Friday. Three hundred graduands completed and excelled in their studies pharmacy technicians, dispensary assistants, nursing assistants and public health practitioners. “As you navigate the complexities of public health, I implore you to embody the spirit of innovation, fostering creative solutions to entrenched challenges. “Cultivate collaboration, recognizing that collective genius surpasses…

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#BREAKING: Free Body Scan Merchants Face Arrest in Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe (HPA), Medicines Control Authority Zimbabwe (MCAZ) working with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will soon be conducting raids at premises of Network Marketing companies involved in offering magnetic resonance services, a service popularly called “full body scan.” MCAZ and HPA in a joint statement urged members of the public to shun the Free Body Scan services saying it poses a serious risk of misdiagnosis and mistreatment to the public. In conjunction with the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the two Authorities will be undertaking…

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African CDC and WHO launch joint continental plan to scale up mpox outbreak response

Michael Gwarisa

KINSHASA – In a significant step to strengthen and accelerate the response to the ongoing the mpox outbreak, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental response plan for Africa to support countries’ efforts to curb the spread of the virus, save and protect lives. The launch of the Mpox Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan follows the declarations of a public health emergency of continental security (PHECS) on 13 August 2024 by Africa CDC, and a public health emergency…

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