Day: June 13, 2018

Health Ministry Receives Digital Library Equipment

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The Ministry of Health and Childcare has received the digital repository machines from the University of Zimbabwe which will make all the necessary on demand health information on Zimbabwe easily available via the internet. HealthTimes Reporter Speaking on behalf of UZ Vice Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura, Research and Academic Affairs Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Pedzisai Mashiri said the journey to envision this virtual repository started last year.   The digitalization of libraries and the aim of this digitalization is to consolidate the training and research needs of the health sector…

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USAID Launches $25 million Family Health Progam

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USAID has launched a $25 million family health program dubbed the Mhuli/Imuli which is a five year package meant to improve the health of Zimbabwean families By Michael Gwarisa Speaking at the launch, USAID mission director Stephanie Funk, said the program is a partnership between FHI360 and the USAID and will expand martenal, newborn, child health and family planning services. “Today is an exiting day. It is exiting because we are celebrating the launch of our new five year $25 million program called Mhuri/Imuli. In English, that means family. USAID…

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Govt Appoints First Lady Amai Mnangagwa Maternal and Child Health Ambassador

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Government on Wednesday bestowed a special recognition to First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa by appointing her the  ambassador for child and maternal health after noticing her immense contribution towards raising awareness in those issues. By Kudakwashe Pembere Amai Mnangagwa received a plaque and a trophy for championing child and maternal health at Parirenyatwa Hospital. Amai Mnangagwa has been at the forefront of promoting maternal health in particular raising cervical cancer awareness. Upon becoming Zimbabwe’s Lady, Amai Mnangagwa quietly visited the country’s major hospitals. These visits were later to be joined by…

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