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Zim Public Service Academy Introduces National Health Service Training

Michael Gwarisa

THE Zimbabwean cabinet has considered and approved the proposed introduction of the National Health Service Training and Induction Modules under the Public Service Academy as presented by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Honourable Professor  Paul Mavima as Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Committee. Staff Reporter Information minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said, “The

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Cabinet Warns Private Schools Over Illegal Exeat Weekends

Michael Gwarisa

PRIVATE schools around the country have been allowing pupils to travel for unsanctioned exeat weekends a move feared could trigger a spike in COVID-19 infections in schools if it goes unabated. By Michael Gwarisa Briefing Journalists during a Post Cabinet media briefing, Information, Publicity and Boradcasting Services Minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa said COVID-19 cases in

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Science Poised To Reignite Zimbabwe and UK’s Collaborative Efforts

Michael Gwarisa

RECENTLY, the Quadram Institute of researchers in conjunction with scientists from Zimbabwe published findings detailing how the SARS-CoV-2 variants were introduced and transmitted in Zimbabwe when the pandemic was first reported in March 2020. By Michael Gwarisa The Quadram Institute is a centre for food and health research stationed in the United Kingdom (UK), combining

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Govt Should Strengthen COVID-19 Surveillance Ahead Of Festive Season- Rusike

Michael Gwarisa

THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director,  Mr Itai Rusike has warned that the relaxation of international and regional travel restrictions will likely lead to uncontrolled importation of new COVID-10 variants especially during the forthcoming festive season. By Patricia Mashiri His call comes at the back of emerging highly virulent coronavirus variants in

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