New Covid Variant Found in South Africa Has Concerning Mutations
JOHANNESBURG – The Delta variant continues to dominate South Africa’s coronavirus infections, but a newly-identified lineage is already said to be circulating in most of our provinces. Professor Barry Schoub says the C.1.2 is still being investigated, and whether it could be more dangerous than other variants of concern, remains to be seen. “It’s a
Read MorePay Presumptive Tax For Smooth Public Health Service Delivery
PARLIAMENTARIANS have urged small business owners to pay taxes so as to support government’s efforts to deliver quality health services in public health instritutions. By Fadzayi Ndangana Addressing a virtual meeting on Tax Justice and Gender Responsive Public Services (GRPS) Summit earlier today, Chairperson for the Parliamentary Committee on Health Dr Ruth Labode said a
Read MoreZimbabwe Fulfills Pledge, Delivers 20 000 Vaccine Doses To Namibia
ZIMBABWE has handed over a total 20 000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine to the government of Namibia to assist the country’s fight against COVID-19. HealthTimes Reporter Zimbabwe also donated hand sanitisers, face masks, reusable surgical gowns, face shields and hand washing shields which were manufactured by local universities and companies as well as medicines
Read MoreMoHHC Launches “Marah,”A Church Vaccination Program
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has launched a COVID-19 vaccination program for the churches and religious groups dubbed ‘Operation Marah.’ Health Reporter Speaking during the event, Dr John Mangwiro, Deputy Minister Health and Child Care said they are happy that partnership will speed up the attainment of herd immunity and once people
Read MoreMukando Boost For People Living With HIV In Mash Central
THE Zimbabwe National Network of People Living With HIV (ZNNP+) has improved livelihoods of People Living With HIV (PLHIV) in Mashonaland Central through Internal Savings and Lending (ISAL) projects or Mukando. By Patricia Mashiri Through assistance from Troicare, ZNNP+ gave Kushinga group based in Nyakudya village, Masembura in Mashonaland Central a total of US$150 to
Read MoreCOVID-19 Worsens Chronic Poverty In Zimbabwe’s Vulnerable Citizens- Report
LIMITED social protection vehicles and the absence of social safety nets for some venerable groups has exacerbated already existing inequalities and chronic poverty among Zimbabwe’s vulnerable groups. By Michael Gwarisa A new report, the Zimbabwe’s Second Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2021 indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected government’s  capacity to effectively address chronic poverty
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