Category: Health News

By Kuda Pembere The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM) which will see among other things address pressing issues namely climate change, water management, and food insecurity in the Zambezi Watercourse Region. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Harare, FAO Subregional Coordinator for Southern Africa Patrice Talla said the collaboration will see the implementation of projects that support sustainable agriculture, enhance water-use efficiency, and build climate resilience in the Zambezi Watercourse Region. “The water-energy-food nexus underscores the importance of…

By Kudakwashe Pembere and Michael Gwarisa A survey done by Sickle Cell Anemia Trust Zimbabwe (SCATZ) at a clinic launched nine months ago in Bindura found over 500 new sickle cell anemia cases, HealthTimes has learnt. Speaking to this publication after a National AIDS Council (NAC) organized media workshop in Chinhoyi said these were mostly children. “The Ministry of Health and Child Care has been very supportive to us. We actually went there and they told us that the condition was prevalent,” she said. “Following the launch of the clinic…

By Ntokozo Gudu Even though Zimbabwe has made progress in increasing coverage of modern contractive methods, the country still lags regarding expanding domestic financing towards Family Planning services. This was said by the United Nations Population Fund ( UNFPA  ) programme specialist, Dr Edwin Mpeta during UNFPA International Conference on Population and Development Media Briefing in Harare.    “Commodity security is under threat as it is largely donor funded but also the Government has invested US$3 million in 2022 and 2023 ,we require about US$7 million worth of contraceptives and…

In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), which protects people against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine and emergency vaccination activities are funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which funds the global meningitis vaccine stockpile, and supports lower-income countries with routine vaccination against meningitis.   Nigeria is one of the 26 meningitis hyper-endemic countries of Africa, situated in the area known as the African Meningitis Belt. Last year,…

In recent years, the quest for enhanced vitality and metabolic efficiency has led to the exploration of various supplements and therapies. Among these, NAD+ therapy stands out as a promising avenue for improving energy levels and overall metabolism. This innovative treatment has garnered attention for its potential to revitalize the body’s cellular processes, paving the way for a more energetic and healthier lifestyle.   Understanding NAD+ and Its Importance NAD+, or Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, is a critical coenzyme found in every cell of your body, playing a vital role in…

By Kuda Pembere recently in Chinhoyi THE HIV incidence rates in Zimbabwe continue to decline as the country recorded 0.14 percent last year in 2022 to 0.14 percent the following year owing to a cocktail of measures including the use of pre exposure prophylaxis as a preventive intervention. Speaking to HealthTimes on the sidelines of a National AIDS Council (NAC) journalists workshop in Chinhoyi on Friday, NAC Monitoring and Evaluation Director Mr Amon Mpofu said the country has been witnessing a steady marginal decline of HIV incidence. He credited the…