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We Will Not Rest Until We Catch Memory’s Rapist

Michael Gwarisa

MINISTER of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Hon Sithembiso Nyoni has assured the nation that government would leave no stone unturned in resolving the case of Memory Machaya 14 year old girl who died while giving birth at shrine in Bocha. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during the virtual launch 2021 World Population

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Zim Should Accelerate Vaccination To Avoid Catastrophic 4th Wave Effects- Experts

Michael Gwarisa

MEDICAL and Public Health Experts have called on Zimbabweans to take up vaccination as a measure to prevent the adverse effects of the oncoming Fourth Wave which has already been reported in some parts of the world including East Africa. By Michael Gwarisa The call comes hot on the heels of a third wave which

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Private Health Sector Should Not Profiteer From Vaccines-CWGH

Michael Gwarisa

THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director, Mr Itai Rusike says the ongoing private sector vaccination drive should not compromise availability of vaccine stocks in the public sector where majority of citizens are getting vaccinated. By Michael Gwarisa His plea follows reports that some public health institutions as well as local authority facilities

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HPA Warns Errant Herbal Medicines Merchants

Michael Gwarisa

THE Health Professions Authority of Zimbabwe (HPA) has told companies and individuals dealing in herbal medicines to comply with the law or face closure. By Michael Gwarisa This comes at the back of uncontrolled mushrooming of herbal dealers who are diagnosing patients, prescribing and dispensing herbal treatments at very high prices as well as offering

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