Cash Transfers Bring Hope to Drought Stricken Binga
VILLAGERS in Binga, Matebelend north province have been thrown a lifeline following the introduction of a cash transfer initiative which seeks to address the prevailing food insecurity situation dogging the district. By Michael Gwarisa in Binga The cash transfer initiative is being funded by Save the Children through funds from different member organisations of the
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Calls For Free Sanitary Pads Mount
CALLS for government to provide free sanitary pads for Zimbabwean young girls grow at a time they are still beyond the reach of many. By Kudakwashe Pembere Despite government announcing its plans to introduce this much needed initiative, organisations dealing with menstrual health feel much can be done to improve the lives of girls. Sanitary pads
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68 Clefts Successfully Operated At Mpilo, Harare Hospital…Three Anesthetic Machines Fixed
OPERATION of Hope’s 28th round in Zimbabwe saw 68 successful operations for cleft lip/palate in Harare and Bulawayo. By Kudakwashe Pembere The Bulawayo leg at Mpilo Hospital saw about 48 people getting free surgeries with 20 more done at Harare Central Hospital. In an interview, Operation of Hope chief executive officer Jennifer Trubenbach said they
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Cultural Beliefs Hamper Uptake of Alternative Menstrual Health Products
LACK of information, coupled with strong cultural beliefs around virginity and womanhood have slowed down uptake of alternative menstrual health products in marginalised communities. By Michael Gwarisa Most young girls and women in rural and other marginalised communities in Zimbabwe lack access to affordable and safe sanitary care products. Over the years, various companies in
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