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Telling women not to drink alcohol during pregnancy is ‘sexist’ and causes unnecessary anxiety, experts warn

Michael Gwarisa

Marie Claire Dorking elling women not to drink alcohol during pregnancy is ‘sexist’ and causes unnecessary anxiety, academics have claimed. Mums-to-be who do choose to have a tipple often face hostility when there is little solid evidence that light or moderate drinking can be harmful. Pregnancy charities and researchers are therefore calling for a change

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CBZ REFURBISHES HARARE HOSPITAL KITCHEN

Michael Gwarisa

SOURCE: CSR Network: THE Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe (CBZ) has refurbished the Harare Hospital Pediatric Ward kitchen in as part of their many philanthropic gestures. The bank which is involved in several CSR initiatives is taking a lead in showing other companies how Corporate Social Investments can change the lives of people in communities and contribute remarkably

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UN’s US$1.6m boost to flood disaster response

Michael Gwarisa

HealthTimes Reporter The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has committed USD 1.6 million to assist over 32,600 flood-affected people with life-saving shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene and protection in 20 districts in Zimbabwe. This UN fund is in addition to USD 8.2 million allocated last year in response to the severe drought that

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CIMAS gets AHA accreditation

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter CIMAS Emergency Air Rescue Service (CEARS) training academy has been accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) to offer its internationally recognised basic life support training and certificates. CEARS offers a Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course for healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and non medical hospital staff, a cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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