Tag: Per Lingarde

Sweden Reaffirms Commitment to SRHR and Drug Abuse Programs in Zimbabwe Amid Global Geopolitical Priorities

Michael Gwarisa

By Kuda Pembere Despite being heavily engaged in the geopolitical conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Sweden says it remains steadfast in supporting Zimbabwe’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) initiatives, as well as drug and substance abuse programs. This assurance was given by the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden to Zimbabwe, Dag Sundelin, during an interview with the press on the sidelines of National Sweden Day last week. “We haven’t changed at all when it comes to our priorities on SRHR. So, it’s still gender…

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Swedish Embassy gives PSZ US$5 million grant

Michael Gwarisa

By Kuda Pembere At a time when access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services remains a challenge for many adolescent girls and young women in Zimbabwe, the Swedish Embassy in Harare has awarded a US$5 million grant to Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) to help improve access. Speaking during the grant signing ceremony, Sweden’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, H.E. Per Lingarde, said the support aims to enhance the livelihoods of Zimbabwean women and girls. “For Sweden, the Swedish Government and the Swedish Embassy in Harare, sexual and reproductive health and rights…

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PSZ Reopens Upgraded Mbare Clinic

Michael Gwarisa

By Kuda Pembere Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) has reopened its clinic in Mbare following a major renovation exercise aimed at improving access to quality healthcare in the high-density suburb. Established in 2007, the clinic has served thousands of Mbare residents over the years. Officiating at the relaunch on Monday, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Hon. Sleiman Kwidini said the facility plays a critical role not only for the local community but for people from across Zimbabwe. “Since opening its doors to the public in 2007, the PSZ Mbare…

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