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#JUSTIN: Simon Khaya Moyo Dies - HealthTimes
ZANU PF politburo member and former ambassador of Zimbabwe to South Africa, Simon Khaya Moyo has died at the age of 76 after a long illness. …More Details To Follow*
To***co Harm Reduction Journalists Forum Revived - HealthTimes
A Journalists platform comprising of media practitioners from East, West and Southern Africa whose purpose is to enhance coverage of alternative smoke free and non-combustive to***co products has been revived after a two year hiatus. By Michael Gwarisa The To***co Harm Reduction media forum was form...
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society International Committee of the Red Cross Ministry of Health and Child Care Stambuli Kim Moses Mugugunyeki Parliamentof Zimbabwe Open Parly ZW
THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCR), has just completed a week long basic first aid training for legislators in a bid to equip them with first aid skill
https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/11/10/human-wildlife-conflict-could-trigger-rise-in-zoonotic-diseases-awf/ The Wildlife Animal Protection Forum South Africa African Wildlife Foundation Daniel Biongo Wesangula Tinashe Farawo Wildlife WWF Zimparks
THE African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Vice President, Species Conservation and Science, Dr Philip Muruthi says the increase in human and wildlife conflict across Africa could increase the prevalence of Zoonotic diseases and probably lead to another devastating pandemic of the same magnitude as COVID...
Ecobank Donates To Parirenyatwa Psychiatric Hospital - HealthTimes
IN a move that is meant to raise awareness and help prevent non-communicable diseases including mental health challenges, Ecobank, one of the leading financial institutions in Zimbabwe has donated various items to help at Parirenyatwa Psychiatric Hospital. By Patricia Mashiri The donated goods inclu...
Zimbabwe Parliament To Revive National TB Caucus - HealthTimes
MEMBERS of Parliament from both the House of Assembly and Senate are working on reviving the Zimbabwe Tuberculosis (TB) Caucus, an grouping of volunteer legislators and senators derived from across all Parliamentary portfolio committees and thematic committees to advocate for the realization of a TB...
https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/11/09/zimbabwe-parliament-to-revive-national-tb-caucus/ Stop TB Partnership Stop TB Partnership Nigeria Stop TB Partnership Zimbabwe Parliamentof Zimbabwe Ruth Labode
MEMBERS of Parliament from both the House of Assembly and Senate are working on reviving the Zimbabwe Tuberculosis (TB) Caucus, an grouping of volunteer legislators and senators derived from across all Parliamentary portfolio committees and thematic committees to advocate for the realization of a TB...
https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/11/06/psmas-refurbishes-presidential-guard-hospital/ PSMAS Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE’S leading medical aid firm, Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS), has handed over a fully refurbished hospital to the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Presidential Guard in Dzivarasekwa, Harare. By Michael Gwarisa The refurbishment of the facility covered the main hospital and outpatie...
National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe
Journalists have been identified as an important vehicle in communicating and raising awareness around Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence, a top government official has said. By Patricia Mashiri recently in Chinhoyi Speaking during a National AIDS Council (NAC) media workshop aimed at informing....
https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/11/02/zim-company-unleashes-new-healthy-snack-into-the-market/ Tichafara Viriri HealthBridge Traditional Foods.
A local company, HealthBridge Traditional Foods, has introduced a Roasted Pumpkin Seeds snack onto the market in a bid to expand traditional foods options as well as improve better health outcomes through consumption of natural non processed foods. By Michael Gwarisa The snack has scientifically pro...
Citizens Health Watch Community Working Group on Health - CWGH Zimbabwe Confederation of Midwives (ZICOM) Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals Itai Josh Rusike Lois Chingandu Rouzeh Eghtessadi Ngoni Chibukire Women's Action Group-Zimbabwe
MBUYA Nehanda Maternity division, one of Zimbabwe’s largest maternity units located at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare, is battling
The Mazondo/Amanqgina Aphrodisiac Legend Demystified - HealthTimes
THROUGHOUT Zimbabwe, men grow up being told or taught that their sole purpose on this earth besides making money is make sure women are satisfie
THE Zimbabwean government through the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), has approved the immunization of 16 to 17 years olds with the aim of accelerating the implementation of the national COVID-19 vaccination program. By Michael Gwarisa The developments also come in the midst of indication...
Zimbabwean National, Chido Mpemba Appointed AU Younth Ambassador - HealthTimes
THE African Union (AU) has appointed Ms Chido Mpemba as its new Youth Envoy as part of my renewed commitment to amplify the voices of young people and broaden their participation in the development of the Continent. By Michael Gwarisa In a statement, the AU Commission Chairperson, Mr Moussa Faki Mah...
Dr Tedros Runs Unopposed For WHO Director General Post Second Term - HealthTimes
THE incumbent World Health Organization (WHO) Director General emerged the preferred candidate to head the global health institution for the next five years. By Michael Gwarisa According to a statement that was released by WHO, the election process began when Member States, through a circular letter...
https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/10/30/actions-must-speak-louder-than-words-five-asks-to-achieve-equity-in-vaccine-delivery/ Zimbabwe Red Cross Society Ministry of Health and Child Care
Ahead of the G20 Rome summit, 30-31 October, the UN and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, have come together to reinforce a joint call for global vaccine equity. Fifteen months since the organizations first called for a “people’s vaccine” to protect everyone, everywhere, this ...
Zim Radiotherapist Vents Over Broken Down Cancer Management and Treatment Equipment In Zim Public Hospitals - HealthTimes
Below is an extraction from a social media post by one of Zimbabwe’s leading Radiotherapist, Adriana Rutendo Mafukidze Zanga. I can’t sleep. 2.41 a.m. I need help. I keep seeing those angry faces when I close my eyes. ANGRY CANCER PATIENTS They literally would have beaten us up again yesterday a...
Dreading To Go Home: The Plight Of Transgender People In Zimbabwe - HealthTimes
IN a few weeks’ time, the festive season will be upon us and for many families, it’s a time to meet and catch up on almost everything that would have happened throughout the course of the year. For some college and university students, holidays such as the festive season brings some sort of reli...
ThisAbility Hub Launches Disability Friendly Transport System - HealthTimes
ThisAbility Hub, an organization whose purpose is to bridge gaps that exist between People with Disabilities (PDWDs) and the non-disabled in the country, has launched Accessible Vaya, a mobile Taxi to ferry and accommodate PWDs. By Patricia Mashiri The initiative is going to work through under the V...
#Bizzare!!! Doves being accused of burying an empty coffin and keeping the actual body in the mortuary for 6 months. Doves has since responded saying they are looking into it. What do you think is at play here?
#Bizzare!!! Doves being accused of burying an empty coffin and keeping the actual body in the mortuary for 6 months. Doves has since responded saying they are looking into it. What do you think is at play here?
Stanbic Bank - Uganda Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe The Cancer Association of Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care
IN a move that is likely to lessen the cancer burden in Zimbabwe, Stanbic bank has donated USD $20,000 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) to purchase chemo-therapy drugs for patients who fall under the ambit of CAZ. By Patricia Mashiri This donation also comes in the month when the world is...
Zimbabwe’s Spotlight Initiative launches High-Level Political Compact to end gender-based violence, harmful practices - HealthTimes
THE government of Zimbabwe, the European Union Delegation to Zimbabwe, and the United Nations in Zimbabwe launched the High-Level Political Compact (HLPC) on Ending Gender-based Violence and Harmful Practices in Zimbabwe under the Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls. H...
Cabinet Warns Private Schools Over Illegal Exeat Weekends - HealthTimes
PRIVATE schools around the country have been allowing pupils to travel for unsanctioned exeat weekends a move feared could trigger a spike in COVID-19 infections in schools if it goes unabated. By Michael Gwarisa Briefing Journalists during a Post Cabinet media briefing, Information, Publicity and B...
RECENTLY, the Quadram Institute of researchers in conjunction with scientists from Zimbabwe published findings detailing how the SARS-CoV-2 variants were introduced and transmitted in Zimbabwe when the pandemic was first reported in March 2020. By Michael Gwarisa The Quadram Institute is a centre fo...
Govt Should Strengthen COVID-19 Surveillance Ahead Of Festive Season- Rusike - HealthTimes
THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director, Mr Itai Rusike has warned that the relaxation of international and regional travel restrictions will likely lead to uncontrolled importation of new COVID-10 variants especially during the forthcoming festive season. By Patricia Mashiri...
Massive Turnout For First Lady's Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Initiative In Hopely
HUNDREDS of women and girls in Hopley, thronged the free Cervical Cancer and Breast Cancer screening drive that was being offered by Angel Of Hope Foundation, a charity organization under Zimbabwe's First Lady and Health Ambassador, Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa.
By Patricia Mashiri
The Cancer Screening session was offered through Angel of Hope's Mobile clinic facilities which included a bus other mobile facilities.
Speaking during the cancer screening session in Hopely, Harare South, Amai Mnangagwa said even though it was breast cancer month, women continued to lose lives to other cancers such as Cervical cancer hence the move by Angel of Hope to integrate cancer screening services.....Read Here https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/10/25/massive-turnout-for-first-ladys-cervical-and-breast-cancer-screening-initiative-in-hopely/ Angel of Hope Foundation UNAIDS Zimbabwe National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa
HUNDREDS of women and girls in Hopley, thronged the free Cervical Cancer and Breast Cancer screening drive that was being offered by Angel Of
Historic Homecoming: Zimbabwean Becomes First Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon to Return, Treat Children At CURE International Hospital - HealthTimes
UK-trained doctor is the first native-born surgeon to return to practice pediatric orthopedics in the Sub-Saharan country CURE International has helped make history today for the people of Zimbabwe. Today at CURE Zimbabwe, Dr. Tongai Chitsamatanga became the country’s first Zimbabwean in history t...
https://healthtimes.co.zw/2021/10/22/breaking-all-192-nashville-students-test-negative-for-covid-19/
AN update by the Gweru COVID-19 task-force indicates that of all the 192 COVID-19 tests that were done on Nashiville Secondary School students, non of them came out positive. By Michael Gwarisa In an update by the task-force, they said, “Following reports circulating on social media on Nashville H...
NASHVILE Secondary School in Gweru has started mass COVID-19 testing of students following in response to circulating pictures on social media of pupils lying helplessly inn the sun and alleged to be down with COVID-19. By Patricia Mashiri The testing exercise commenced last night with teams from th...
Youth Aspire Development Trust Wesley Nyabaya Zimbabwe Youth Council
YOUTH Aspire Development Trust (YADT), an organization that promotes youths rights and sexual reproductive health rights (SRHR), through capacity building, advocacy and community mobilization has partnered with Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC) with the aim of capacitating young people around business fo...
Medical Investments Limited opens “The Avenues Clinic Laboratory” - HealthTimes
Medical Investments Limited (MIL) has introduced a new strategic business unit, The Avenues Clinic Laboratory. The laboratory has been strategically set up to complement all the services offered under the MIL portfolio as well as to support healthcare services at large. The laboratory is headed by o...
MANANA Hospital, the only referral hospital in Gwanda South is appealing for financial assistance to the tune of US$40000 to have its roof which was blown away by heavy winds repaired. HealthTimes Reporter In a letter, the hospital’s secretariat and board said they were seeking donations in cash a...
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