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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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Zim’s Government Analyst Lab gets ISO Certification

Healthtimes

ZIMBABWE’S Government Analyst Laboratory (GAL) has attained the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification which will see improved testing of agrifood products at international standards. By Kuda Pembere and Nthokozo Gudu Officiating the handover ceremony of the certification on behalf of the Health and Child Care Ministry permanent secretary Air Commodore Dr Jasper Chimedza, Chief Director for Human Resources, Dr Simon Nyadundu said this certification has helped the Government Analyst Lab improve its capacity. It is my pleasure to be here officiating at this very important function where we are receiving the certification…

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