Abbott To Launch Revolutionary Viral Load Testing Technology In Zim
INTERNATIONAL healthcare firm, Abbott will soon be rolling out a revolutionary viral load technological breakthrough the m-PIMA HIV-1/2 VL viral load point-of-care test in Zimbabwe. The turnaround time is only 70 minutes, hence increasing the chances of initiating more people on Anti retro Viral Therapy (ART) and eliminating new transmissions. By Michael Gwarisa The move
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One Radiotherapy Machine For Zim
ZIMBABWE has five radiotherapy machines for cancer treatment with only one being functional while the rest are faulty. By Kudakwashe Pembere Two machines are at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo while three are found at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare where the only functional one is housed. All the machines were purchased from a
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Create Cancer Levy Now- Gvt Told
THERE is need to create a Cancer Levy to fund for treatment of cancer patients in the country, medical doctors have said. By Kudakwashe Pembere Modelled like the AIDS levy, the fund will help cancer patients access affordable treatment.This came out during a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee On Gender Cancer Assessment tour around Harare’s hospitals.
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Zim Needs Evidence Informed & Multisectoral National Alcohol policy
EIGHT years after the drafting of a Zimbabwe national Alcohol policy, nothing has materialised. The Ministry of Health and Child Care National Cancer strategy 2013-17 cited alcohol as a major risk factor for cancer, as a result, the Zimbabwe National Alcohol policy is a key component in the fight against cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases.
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Operation Of Hope To Conduct Free Cleft Lift Surgeries In Honor Of Tuku
THE all-Volunteer US and Canadian Surgical team, OPERATION OF HOPE dedicates their upcoming cleft surgical mission in Zimbabwe in honor of Oliver Mtukudzi, as they target 80 free facial reconstructive surgeries May 2019 Operation of Hope Celebrates 30 years of Good Works in 2019 Operation of Hope, a 30-year old, US/Canadian based surgical charity, is
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