February 17, 2021 - HealthTimes

Inaugural Vaccination Exercise To Be Held At Wilkins Hospital Tomorrow

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Healthtimes

THE inaugural vaccination process will take place at Wilkins Hospital in Harare, on Thursday, February 18, 2020. HealthTimes According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Public Relations department,the initial phase of the vaccination process will target front line workers who are at high risk of infection. Fellow Zimbabweans as you are aware we received 200 000 doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines from China on 15 February 2021 which were subsequently handed over to His Excellency President Cde E.D. Mnangagwa at State House by the Chinese Ambassador to…

#JUSTIN: Blood Stocks Critically Low, NBSZ Appeals For Blood Donations

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

THE National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) is appealing for blood eligible blood donors to come forward and donate blood amidst indications that the blood bank is running low on blood stocks. By Michael Gwarisa The blood bank is currently running on a hand to mouth basis and is sitting on less than a day’s supply, whilst a healthy bank should have at least five days supply. In a statement, the NBSZ Communications Officer, Mr Ephraim Mubayi said the blood stocks levels have been affected by the prevailing COVID-19 induced…

Misinformation Could Hinder Vaccine Acceptance In Zim Communities-Experts

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Michael Gwarisa

Even some health experts are still unsure of the vaccine HEALTH experts have warned that rolling out the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program without adequately engaging communities would hinder uptake of COVID-19 vaccines. By Michael Gwarisa The call comes in the wake of numerous conspiracy theories making rounds in communities which if not dispelled, would derail the nationwide vaccination process. At the forefront of covid-19 vaccine conspiracy theories in Zimbabwe are renowned religious leaders, some politicians and opinion leaders in communities. Public Health Expert and Epidemiologist, Dr Grant Murewanhema said as…