Day: December 31, 2019

Boon For Volunteer Nurses

Healthtimes

HEALTH and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo has directed the Health Service Board to give first preference to volunteer nurses offering healthcare services in emergency and medical departments. By Kudakwashe Pembere He said this while addressing these nurses unde the banner of Zimbabwe Young Nurses Association. “Treasury through Cabinet gave us 700 posts so I have instructed HSB to give first priority nurses as these when they apply for jobs,” he said. ZYNA president Tafadzwa Jackson said they deployed 15 nurses at Parirenyatwa and another 15 at Harare Central…

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Gvt Announces Nurses Interview Dates

Michael Gwarisa

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care  announced the interview dates for the January 2020 Intake for all shortlisted candidates. Interviews will be conducted on 2 and 3 January 2020 at two interview centers which are Parirenyatwa Adlam House and United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) School of Nursing. Time: 0730 hours Invited candidates to bring the following: • Original O-level and A-level certificates (no result slips,) • Birth certificate, • Identification card • Marriage certificate where applicable. Please note: 1. Candidates shortlisted for interviews at Parirenyatwa Adlam House are for Harare…

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Zimbabweans Now living longer Says WHO

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE is experiencing a shift in its population dynamics amidst indications that the proportion of older persons in Zimbabwe is on the increase, a situation which  calls for more focused and sustained investments into their health, a  top World Health Organisation (WHO) official has said. By Michael Gwarisa In an exclusive interview with HealthTimes, World Health Organization (WHO) Zimbabwe National Programs Officer for Family and Reproductive Health, Dr Trevor Kanyowa said life expectancy has continually risen and is currently estimated at an average of 61 years compared to an average…

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