Day: March 18, 2021

WHO declares AstraZeneca safe

Healthtimes

THE World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that the Indian vaccine AstraZeneca safe following a public out-cry that it was causing blood coagulation disorders in persons who had received it. Staff Reporter In a statement WHO acknowledged that some countries have suspended the use of the vaccine. However, they still consider it safe as its benefits outweighs its risks. Some countries in the European Union (EU) have temporarily suspended use of the AstraZeneca COVIS-19 vaccine as a precautionary measure based on reports of rare blood coagulation disorders in persons who…

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#OPNION: Government Moves To Regulate Medical Aid Societies: This Doesn’t Sound Like A Very Brilliant Idea

Michael Gwarisa

GOVERNMENT recently announced that cabinet had deliberated and considered the submissions made on the Regulation of Medical Aid Space Societies as proposed in the Insurance and Pensions Commission Bill, which were presented by Vice President as Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Constantino Chiwenga. By Michael Gwarisa According to information minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, they had realised that since medical aid societies were not for profit enterprises and represent members’ efforts to pool funds to assist in covering health bills and expenses, it was best international practice for such…

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