Day: June 14, 2021

CDC Ranks Zimbabwe As low COVID-19 Risk Destination

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THE  United States of America Centers for Disease and Control (US’s CDC) has recognized Zimbabwe as one of the top countries among other African countries that  have effectively implemented COVID-19 prevention measures. SOURCE: Ministry Of Health Speaking during the handover ceremony to the Ministry of Health and Child Care by New Avakash International Dr John Mangwiro, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care said he was pleased to share that Zimbabwe had managed COVID-19 successfully among other African countries and was moved from level four to level one by the…

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Zim ICPD Task-force Keeps Watchful Eye On Commitments Implementation

Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwe National Taskforce (NTF) for monitoring commitments the country made at the 25th International Conference on Population Development (ICPD), has hit the ground running in ensuring the pledges Zimbabwe made at the Nairobi summit in 2019 are fulfilled. By Michael Gwarisa The taskforce was set up in November 2020 and it comprises of government ministries and departments, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Academia, United Nations Agencies operating in Zimbabwe and other organizations and stakeholders. The Ministries of Finance and that of health and Child Care are co-chairs to the taskforce.…

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Harare Hospital Records Increase In Drug Abuse Related Admissions In Female Psychiatric Unit

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HARARE Psychiatric Hospital stationed at Sally  Mugabe Central Hospital during the first quarter had 319 patients attended seeking treatment for substance use. By Kuda Pembere While  majority were males, statistics indicate that the number of females who are getting admitted in the facility was also on the rise. In an Interview with HealthTimes, the Psychiatric Hospital’s Senior Nursing Officer Mr Nelson Makore said following the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions after the second wave, they started witnessing a surge in patients coming in. “I was looking at some figures, from…

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SRC Suspends All Sporting Activities

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THE sports and recreation commission (SRC) announced that they are suspending all sporting activities to help curb the spread of COVID-19 with effect Monday 14 June 2021. Staff Reporter In a statement, the SRC said the new move was in live with the recent announcement by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) regarding new COVID-19 control measures. The SRC hereby notifies members of the public that pursuant to the statement issued by Honourable Vice President of Zimbabwe,C.G.D.N Chiwenga, who is also the the Minister of Health and Child…

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