Tag: HIPH

Nurses Council Faces Lawsuit Threat Over Accusations Against HIPH

Healthtimes

By Rukudzo Gota and Kuda Pembere The Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has threatened to take legal action against the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) over a public notice that HIPH says defamed and misrepresented its legitimacy as a training institution. Through its legal representative, Professor Lovemore Madhuku, HIPH issued a 24-hour ultimatum for the NCZ to retract and delete the statements posted on social media platforms, which it argues falsely accuse the institution of fraudulently offering nursing education. According to Madhuku, the NCZ’s statement portrays HIPH as illegitimate,…

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HIPH and Pamumvuri Sign MOU

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By Khulumani Sithole. In a significant development, the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pamumvuri to strengthen evidence-based programing for mental health interventions in Zimbabwe. The partnership thrives to link research and practice in the mental health space, aligning with the country’s efforts to improve public health. The partnership aims to connect research and practical application in the field of mental health, in line with the nation’s endeavors to enhance public health. Addressing Journalist at the conference, the Principal of the Harare…

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Zim Health Journalists Accomplish Public Health Course

Michael Gwarisa

THE first cohort of Zimbabwean health Journalists have successfully attained certificates in Public Health and Health Communication with one of the country’s leading Public Health training institutions, the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH). By Michael Gwarisa A total 14 Health Journalists from different media houses, who are also members of the Health Communicators Forum in Zimbabwe (HCF) enrolled for the one week long course and covered an array of modules. Some of the courses covered include,  Introduction to Epidemiology, Health Financing, Health Systems, Human Resources, Primary Health Care Policies…

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