Day: February 8, 2022

Coronavirus pandemic: The worst could be over, says South African Professor

Healthtimes

JOHANNESBURG – The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, according to Professor Shabir Madhi, vaccinology Professor at Wits University. Madhi says more variants can be expected but they may not be as severe as the first three waves. He says when another variant arises it will be similar to the Omicron variant. “It’s very likely that there will be another resurgence and another variant in the coming months but when the new variant arrives it won’t perform any differently from how omicron performed,” Madhi said. “People will still…

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Zim population now at 17 million

Healthtimes

ZIMBABWE’S population is projected to be nearly 17 million, growing by nearly four million in the last 10 years from 13 million recorded during the 2012 national census, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has said. SOURCE: Chronicle Last year, ZimStat conducted a census mapping exercise which projected the population to be now at 16,9 million. These include 8,8 million females and 8,1 million males. The 2012 census put the country’s population at 13 061 239; 6 780 700 females and 6 280 539 males. ZimStat is expected to conduct…

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Vagina! There We Said It, Says PSI As They Launch VIYA, A Global Sexual Wellness Lifestyle Brand

Michael Gwarisa

IN  a move that is set to demystify and normalize women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, the Population Service International (PSI) has launched VIYA, a first global sexual wellness lifestyle product that puts the power of health choice into women’s and girls’ hands. By Michael Gwarisa The campaign is starting with #TheVword or the word Vagina, which is aimed at disrupting the narrative around women’s healthcare and supporting women to make and own their health choices throughout their lifecycle—from menstruation to menopause. Harnessing technology including artificial intelligence, e-commerce and…

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