Tag: ZDHS

World Vision Zimbabwe Launches ENOUGH Campaign to Tackle Child Hunger

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa In a bid to combat child hunger and improve health and learning outcomes, World Vision Zimbabwe has launched the ENOUGH Campaign, set to reach approximately 2.5 million children across the country’s 10 provinces. Launched globally in 2024, the campaign is a call to action for governments, organizations, and communities to unite in ensuring that every child has access to nutritious food and a healthier future. Zimbabwe, like many other countries, continues to face high levels of food insecurity, exacerbated by climate shocks such as droughts, economic challenges,…

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2023 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey Launched

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in collaboration with their strategic partner, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has launched the 2023 Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey (ZDHS). The ZDHS is a periodic survey conducted after five years. Zimbabwe has conducted this survey in 1988,1994, 1999, 2005/06.2010/11 and 2015, Ladies and Gentlemen, the 2023 ZDHS is the 7 th round of this survey. A total of 11 200 households will be covered during this survey and 15 survey teams were deployed on the 2nd of December…

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Challenging Online Post-Abortion Stigma in Zimbabwe: Advocating for Compassion

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By Memory Pamella Kadau Introduction The discourse surrounding abortion remains a contentious and divisive topic worldwide, and Zimbabwe is no exception to the complexities that surround it. Recognising that the decision to undergo an abortion is deeply personal and multifaceted, individuals navigate this choice for various reasons. The subject is often marred by misinformation, disinformation, and pervasive stigma, posing significant hurdles for those seeking safe and reproductive healthcare. The social media space in Zimbabwe has become toxic toward young girls and women who undergo abortions. This editorial delves into the…

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ZDHS data collection on Friday

Kuda Pembere

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) says data collection for the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) begins this Friday. By Kuda Pembere The data collection to be conducted across Zimbabwe’s ten provinces for the latest and much awaited national Demographic and Heath Survey (DHS) ends in April next year. This survey comes with new variables such as prevalence of anemia as well as Gender Based Violence amongst others. “In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency will be conducting the 2023…

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UNFPA, Partners Call For Eradication Of Early Marriages and Other Harmful Practices In Zim

Michael Gwarisa

THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called for collective effort in ending the growing burden of early marriages and other harmful practices which compromise the health and future of young people especially girls and women. By Michael Gwarisa Every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally with the full knowledge and consent of their families, friends and communities, according to the State of World Population 2020, recently launched by UNFPA, the United Nations’ sexual and reproductive health agency. Findings from the State…

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Women Should Breastfeed At Work- Minister

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By Michael Gwarisa WORKING environments should be conducive enough to allow women to breastfeed during working hours, Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa has said. He said this while officially opening the 2017 World Breast Feeding Week in Highfields today (3 August 2017). “When children are breast fed, they get sick less often. Employers benefit from having a more contended and productive workforce due to less employee absenteeism, increased loyalty and less staff turnover. Parental protection and other workplace policies can enable women to combine breastfeeding with paid…

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