Tag: Population Solutions for Health (PSH)

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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Feli Nandi uses music to fight early child marriages

Michael Gwarisa

HAVING been married when she was around the age of 18 herself, songstress Felistas “Feli Nandi” Chipendo believes the world can be a better place if and when the girl child is allowed to be in school longer and if she is not rushed into marriage for any reason. By Michael Gwarisa According to UNICEF data, child marriage remains widespread in Zimbabwe and one woman out of every three was married before the age of 18. In Zimbabwe, some of the major drivers of child marriages include poverty, lack of…

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Love Shouldn’t Hurt Campaign Movement Grows in The Grassroots

Michael Gwarisa

IN a move that is set to empower males to speak out and act against intimate partner violence in the homes and relationship settings, Population Solutions for Health (PSH) has taken the Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign to rural and marginalised communities in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa in Bindura The Love Shouldn’t Hurt campaign is a two-year program that is implemented by Population Service International (PSI) through their partner Population Solutions for Health (PSH) with funding support from the Swedish Embassy. The campaign which started off as a mass media blitz…

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PSH rolls out HIV treatment literacy campaign, coined ‘Flip the Script’

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Population Solutions for Health (PSH), formerly PSI Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), launched “Flip the Script”, a campaign aimed at enhancing HIV treatment literacy and promoting adherence to ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) medication amongst PLHIV. By Patricia Mashiri The campaign is currently being implemented in three areas, namely, Nyabira in Zvimba district, Marange in Manicaland and Luveve in Bulawayo. PSH and the Ministry of Health & ChildCare introduced the campaign during meetings with community leaders including traditional and religious leaders; health care providers and influencers from…

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