Day: March 2, 2022

World leaders and experts call for action to protect the environment from antimicrobial pollution

Michael Gwarisa

World leaders and experts today called for global action to reduce antimicrobial pollution recognising this as critical to combatting rising levels of drug resistance and protecting the environment. THE Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance today called on all countries to reduce the amount of antimicrobial waste entering the environment. This includes researching and implementing measures to safely dispose of antimicrobial waste from food, human health and animal health systems, and manufacturing facilities. Own Correspondent The call comes ahead of the UN Environment Assembly which takes place in Nairobi and…

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Delta Corporation Donates Physiotherapy Equipment To Sally Mugabe Hospital

Michael Gwarisa

SALLY Mugabe Central Hospital has received physiotherapy department valued at USD$50,000 with the aim of enhancing services for patients with mobility challenges. By Michael Gwarisa In his acceptance speech, Sally Mugabe Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Dr Christopher Pasi said,“We are extremely grateful because the donation directly impacts our department. Just briefly, the main objective of our department is to help our patients achieve the maximum possible level of functional independence in every aspect of their lives including return to work or school and an improved quality of life. “We cater…

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Shot In The Arm for Zimbabwe’s Healthcare Sector

Michael Gwarisa

THE Ministry of Health and Care (MoHCC) has received a donation of medical equipment from the United Kingdom (UK) government and Northern Ireland and the United Nations (UN) donor agencies, through support from the Japanese government that will improve the management of COVID-19 as well as maternal healthcare services in the country’s healthcare system.  Michael Gwarisa Through the US$1.3 million that was mobilized the by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) from the Government of Japan, the MoHCC received eight ambulances, anaesthetic machines, operating tables, delivery tables, ICU beds, infusion…

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