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City of Harare Health Insurance Officially Launched

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Harare health insurance has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Community Health Equity Fund (CHEF), aimed at improving access to healthcare and reducing reliance on out-of-pocket payments. The scheme, supported by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), ZB Financial Holdings, and Harare Municipal Medical Aid Society (HHMAS), will see residents pay a once-off registration fee of US$1 and an annual subscription fee of US$2. The pilot will run in the Southern District of Harare, beginning…

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Mbare’s Bedbug Infestation Could Spread Across Harare if Not Contained

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Bedbugs currently tormenting Mbare residents are spreading rapidly from one block to another, raising fears of a full-blown outbreak across Harare if extermination efforts fail. The City of Harare announced yesterday that it would begin fumigating Mbare following reports of the continued spread of bedbugs. Simbarashe Chanachimwe, the Councillor for Ward 3 in Mbare, said previous efforts to eliminate the pests had been unsuccessful. In short, I can say they are everywhere in Mbare now. We fear that this will soon become a citywide outbreak,” said Cllr.…

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Harare Water & Sanitation Situation Deteriorates Further…Mayor Blames Politics

Michael Gwarisa
Picture From Nehanda Radio

DEMAND for  clean and safe water has surged in Harare, surrounding smaller towns and local authorities, resulting in the City struggling to sustain the daily water demand of 1,200 Megaliters of Water against a daily water production capacity of 340 Megaliters. By Michael Gwarisa This also comes amidst indications that towns like Chitungwiza, Ruwa local authority and places such as Epworth still rely on Harare water for sustenance. The failure by council to provide adequate water has led to residents in Harare and surrounding areas sinking shallow wells and boreholes…

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