Day: October 4, 2021

How Tragedy Birthed Mpilo Hospital’s Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit

Michael Gwarisa

A Cardiac ward for children experiencing heart related complications was recently launched at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, marking the beginning of a journey that will see the country reducing morbidity and mortality in children due to cardiac health conditions. By Michael Gwarisa The Cardiac ward at Mpilo was established by an organization called the Brave Little Hearts in Zimbabwe (BLHZ) that was founded by a young woman, Tendai Moyo. However, many might not know the story behind the birth of Brave Little hearts an organization that saw the pediatric…

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WHO and Partners Call For Urgent Action On Meningitis

Healthtimes

THE World Health Organization (WHO) and partners launched the first ever global strategy to defeat meningitis – a debilitating disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people each year. HealthTimes Reporter By 2030, the goals are to eliminate epidemics of bacterial meningitis – the most deadly form of the disease – and to reduce deaths by 70% and halve the number of cases. The organizations estimate that in total, the strategy could save more than 200,000 lives annually and significantly reduce disability caused by the disease. This strategy, the Global…

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Cigarette Manufactures Urged To Reduce Tobacco Harm

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Experts have called for tobacco manufactures to develop safer solutions for people living in poor countries who constitute the majority of smokers. Health Reporter Speaking at the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum held virtually last week, the experts also implored governments to embark on evidence-based policy making in order to reduce the number of smokers worldwide. “I would like to use this platform to request manufacturers to focus on developing safer solutions for people living in (low-to medium income countries) LMICs, will account for 80% of the world’s tobacco users,…

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Thought For Food Links Food Security Innovators To Bigger Markets

Patricia Mashiri

THOUGHT For Food (TFF), an International Organization which promotes food security across the Globe has increased visibility and market linkages for innovators and entrepreneurs in food and agricultural value chain. By Patricia Mashiri Speaking on the sidelines of the TFF challenge summit, Mr Cuthbeth Mukora, Regional Coordinator Thought For Food, Southern Central Africa Region said they are promoting innovations in agriculture, food and working with all stakeholders that are interested in the agricultural value chain. We are joining the global community in having the global summit to celebrate the teams…

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