Day: January 31, 2018

We Need Affordable Medical Aid says Sex Workers

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SEX workers have bemoaned the lack of affordable medical health insurance as a hindrance to them accessing basic sexual reproductive health services, HealthTimes has learnt. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking to some ladies of the trade who pligh their profession along Mbuya Nehanda street in Harare, they said being a sex worker should be treated as a job just like teaching or nursing and medical aid companies should tailor-make packages that suit low income earning groups like vendors and sex workers. “As you are aware my brother, when you see us…

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Why is treatment adherence difficult for young people?

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“When I found out I was HIV positive, I felt lonely and angry,” said Ntsiki, 22, from Swaziland. “I just needed someone to help me, to give me advice and counselling, to explain to me how I am going to take my treatment; at the right time, the right way, consistently.” BY JENNY BERG Ntsiki is now a Community Adolescent Treatment Supporter (CATS) providing peer-to-peer information, counselling and support to adolescents and young people living with HIV. I met her during a recent visit to Swaziland while producing a film…

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#BREAKING: Cholera Hits Norton

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A Cholera case has been reported in Norton amidst indications that the latest victim has got links to the Chegutu funeral where an 80 year old woman died of Cholera two weeks ago. By Michael Gwarisa According to ministry of health statistics, Cholera has so far killed five people in Chegutu while more than 30 people have been hospitalized. All the victims are reported to have attended the funeral in question and it is feared that the gathering attracted guests from places as far as Harare among other surrounding areas.…

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An Ambulance For Each District Or We March- Activists

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HEALTH activists mainly from Harare have vowed to take President Emerson Mnangagwa head on following government’s recent move to purchase more than 50 vehicles for Chiefs. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking to HealthTimes in Kadoma recently, Director of The Aids and Arts Foundation (TAAF), Emmanuel Gasa said it was time to send a message to government and the only opportunity the health sector will get to air their grievances. “In this new dispensation lets not relax, this is the time for activism with a purpose. We need to take President Mnagagwa…

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