Month: June 2021

Blood Clots, A Very Common Symptom In Persons With Severe COVID-19

Michael Gwarisa

THERE is a high probability of recording high blood clots cases in persons who are admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and those with severe COVID-19 symptoms than in other groups, a top immunologist has said. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during an informal meeting with Journalists recently, Dr Tinashe Gede said in as much as there has been concern over people developing blood clots from vaccines elsewhere in the world, the incidence of thrombosis or blood clots, COVID-19 had proved to be the most highly pro-thrombotic illness to have…

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#JUSTIN: COVID-19 Hits MSU Zvishavane Campus

Patricia Mashiri

MORE than 20 Media, Communication, Film And Theatre Arts students at the Midlands Sate University have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the institution’s authorities to move some the students to the Gweru main campus for quarantine. By Patricia Mashiri Students who spoke to the HealthTimes on grounds of anonymity said they were traumatized to attend classes even though authorities were pushing for resumption of classes. Some of the students who tested positive are are being moved to Gweru, some moved yesterday for quarantine. These are Media and Society Studies…

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Zim Employers Appeal To Gvt Not To Impose Total Lockdown

Patricia Mashiri

THE Employers Confederation of Zimbabwe (EMCOZ) has pleaded with government not to impose a total lockdown and save businesses from collapsing.  By Patricia Mashiri The call comes comes hot on the heels of a statement by Denford Mutashu, the president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers who released a statement pleading with government to impose a month long intensive lock-down in the country. In a statement, Dr Israel Murefu the EMCOZ President said they have always been in support of measures put in place in avoiding the spread of the…

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Health Ministry Applauded For Sustaining Free Blood Initiative

Michael Gwarisa
Ms Lucy Marowa NBSZ Chief Executive Officer

THE National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) says the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has remained true to their word in supporting the country’s free blood initiative, a facility that facilitates free access to blood and blood products for vulnerable citizens in all public health institutions. By Michael Gwarisa The free blood initiative was launched in 2018 by the then minister of heath, Dr David Parirenyatwa where government committed to funding the initiative using funds generated from the health levy. In an Interview with HealthTimes, NBSZ Chief Executive…

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Varume Yamwai Mazamu Emadzimai Enyu Nguva Dzose Kuti Mukurumidze Kuziva Kana Madzimai Enyu Akumera Gomarara Remazamu (Breast Cancer)

Michael Gwarisa

DAMBUDZIKO re Gomarara kana Cancer yemazamu (Breast Cancer) nderimwe ratekeshera nenyika ye Zimbabwe ne pasi rose. Na Michael Gwarisa Munyika ye Zimbabwe, kunyangwe zvazvo Gomarara rechibereko riri iro rino bata pamwe nekuuraya madzimai akawanda, zvinoratidza kuti dambudziko re cancer yemazamu ririkukura zvakare. Vachitaura Pane Umwe Musangano wakaitwa munyika ye Nigeria ku Upper East Region, Mbuya Nyamukuta Mary Azika  vakati ivo kuyamwisa varume mazamu kunogona kupedza dambudziko re gomarara re mazamu nekuti kazhinji kacho chinoita kuti vakadzi vaende kuchipatara chirwere chakomba inyaya yekuti vanenge vanonoka kuzviona. Izvi vakataura pamusangano wakarongwa ne…

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Mandatory Vaccinations For Market Traders Says VP

Patricia Mashiri

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga and Health Minister of Health and Child Care has  called for full cooperation from all members of the public to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in light of the continued rise  in new  cases across the country. By Patricia Mashiri Speaking during a handover ceremony of Lab Equipment by Satewave Technology,Vice President hinted that the vaccination programme will now target hotspots and border towns. With the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, we want full cooperation from everyone. Now that the government has procured more vaccines, we want…

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Rural Women And Girls Urged To Occupy Space In CSWs Processes

Patricia Mashiri

CIVIL Society Organizations (CSOs) championing rights of women and girls have urged rural women and girls to claim their spaces in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) despite challenges they face to be on these platforms. By Patricia Mashiri SRHR Africa Trust(SAT)with support of United Nations (UN WOMEN) have been conducting community sessions working with young girls and women so that their voices are also heard on CSW platform. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated in promoting gender…

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Pharmacists Welcome New Health Professions Act Amendment

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE’S Pharmaceutical industry says the new amendments to the Health Professions Act will set the tone for both local and foreign direct investment into the local pharmaceutical industry. By Michael Gwarisa Cabinet recently announced that they had considered and approved the Principles for the Amendment of 124 of the Health Professions Act [Chapter 27:19], which were presented by the Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Constantino Chiwenga. The amendment will repeal the entire section 124 (2) (a) of the Health Professions Act with a view to…

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Medical Aid Package For Persons With Disabilities Launched In Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

MREF, a new Medical Aid policy for People with Disabilities (PWDs) has been introduced in Zimbabwe in a move that set to bring convenience and increase access to health services for the community. By Michael Gwarisa MREF stands for Muduvuri Rehabilitation and Empowerment Foundation and was founded by disability activist and business person, Jimayi Muduvuri. Speaking to HealthTimes on the behalf of MREF spokesperson, Mr Nyasha Nhau,  said the medical aid policy had come at the right time as demand for access to health services for PWDs has also increased…

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