Day: October 26, 2018

Gvt Applauds UN Investment In Zim’s Health Sector

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ZIMBABWE’S Vice President, Kembo Mohadi has expressed gratitude to the massive investment the United Nations (UN) has extended towards the country’s health sector.   By Michael Gwarisa The local health sector is reeling from a plethora of challenges which include critical drugs shortages, recurring waterborne diseases and a demotivated workforce. Over the period 2016 to 2020, the UN has committed funds to the tune of US$400 million in various key areas including HIV and AIDS prevention, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH, poverty and hunger alleviation, gender and women empowerment among…

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Gvt Mulls Decentralising Radiology Services

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DEPUTY Minister of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Dr John Mangwiro has hinted on government’s Intention to decentralise radiology services which are currently being offered at Parirenyatwa Hospital, Mpilo and Oncore Center in Harare.   By Michael Gwarisa The move is in line with government’s vision of devolution whereby critical economic enabling services will be offered in all the country’s 10 provinces. Officially launching the Breast cancer Pink Conference in the capital, Dr Magwiro said owing to economic woes, some cancer patients find it difficult to travel to the few…

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Decline in Adolescent HIV Prevalence

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A 2017 Youth Adult Survey has found that the HIV Prevalence among adolescents alongside young adults is dropping.  The survey however could not mention what could have attributed to this decline but indications point to massive awareness campaigns, financial support and other programs to reduce HIV. By Kudakwashe Pembere The survey dubbed Youth Adult Survey of Zimbabwe: Using Data to better understand and serve children and adolescents at risk of HIV and child violence in Zimbabwe sought to estimate prevalence and incidence of HIV and prevalence of physical, emotional and…

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