Intensify COVID-19 Prevention and Vaccination of Teachers and Pupils Health Experts Warn

THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Zimbabwe representative, Dr Alex Gasasira says there is need to support schools in ensuring they adhere to set COVID-19 prevention guidelines to avoid a spike in COVID-19 cases. By Patricia Mashiri The call comes hot on the heels of  the recent reopening of schools in the midst of concerns being raised by public health experts that the country could be headed for a catastrophic third wave in the midst of new COVID-19 strains. In an interview with HealthTimes, Dr  Gasasira, said schools should be supported…

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Separating Newborns From Mothers During COVID-19 Pandemic Could-19 Result In High Infant Mortality

A new research by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners shows that keeping mothers and their newly born babies together after birth could save more than 125,000 lives and prevent unnecessary infant mortality. By Staff Reporter The study also indicated that the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected the quality of care given to small and sick newborns, resulting in high  infant suffering and deaths. Disruptions to essential health services during COVID-19 have severely affected the quality of care provided to some of the most vulnerable babies, and this…

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