Day: April 6, 2018

Enhance Access to Healthcare and Support for Marginalised Communities-ZADHR

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The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has called on government and institutions offering services to prioritse indigent and marginalized communities to ensure equity in enjoyment of health services. In their World Health Day statement, ZADHR said health was a basic human right which should be accessible to every citizen regardless of background. hr “The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHRjoins the world in commemorating World Health Day 2018. This year’s theme is ‘Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere (Health for All)’. As the world continues to strive…

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96 percent of People On ART Still on First Line Regimen

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Director, AIDS and TB Programme in the Ministry of Health and Child Care  Dr. Owen Mugurungi says 96 percent of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) are still on the first line regimen owing to comprehensive HIV treatment and prevention efforts by government and development partners towards fighting the epidemic. By Michael Gwarisa Addressing delegates at the handover of  new ART sites and Pharmacy stores in the capital, Dr Mgurungi said Zimbabwe had made strides in reducing the impact of the epidemic and improving ART adherence…

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