Day: January 18, 2020

Don’t Be Fooled, We Are Not Back At Work Says Doctors

Michael Gwarisa

DOCTORS under the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) banner who downed tools four months ago citing incapacitation are yet to resume work despite their rival faction, the Progressive Doctors Association of Zimbabwe (PDAZ) having communicated that 450 have returned to work. By Michael Gwarisa In a statement, the ZHDA said government had not shown any poltical will to resolve the impasse hence the doctors remain incapacitated to return to work and would if government heeds their call. “The situation in our hospitals remains critical. What is only remaining are buildings…

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Health Minister Sets Technical Committee For Public Hospital Equipment

Healthtimes

HEALTH and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo has set up a technical committee for the coordination of hospital equipment procurement processes which is end user driven and under NatPharm. By Kudakwashe Pembere This development comes at a time when medical professionals decry obsolete equipment and user-unfriendly machines and instruments. Dr Moyo in an interview revealed his plan to replenish the public health sector with adequate, accurate and trending equipment and sundries. On Thursday, the committee was set up with Dr Harunavamwe Chifamba appointed by the Minister to chair it,…

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