JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 21 April 2022 — Navigating your adolescent years can often be confusingand intimidating to say the least, let alone protecting yourself from the unintended consequences ofunprotected sex. How does a young woman safely negotiate condom use with her partner? Where does ateenage girl go to receive contraceptives without being judged by a healthcare worker? What is the role ofyoung men and boys in preventing unintended pregnancies? These are some of the issues that 32 percentof East and Southern Africa’s youthful population aged 10-24 years-old often contend with…
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Zim finally commemorates International Congenital Heart Diseases Day
ALL is set for the belated commemorations of the International Congenital Heart Diseases Day with the event set to be held at Mpilo Central Hospital on April 23. By Kudakwashe Pembere Brave Little Hearts, an organization representing the interests of children with congenital heart diseases has been lobbying to have this day on the national health calendar. BLH director Ms Tendai Moyo said every year February 14th is observed as International Congenital Heart Defect Day, promoting awareness and providing education about congenital heart defects. She said it was due to…
Read MoreGovernment of Japan strengthens health services in Manicaland Province in partnership with UNOPS
Harare- The Government of Japan has provided US$ 322,259 in funding to increase accessibility of basic emergency medical services in remote communities of Manicaland Province, in a project implemented by the United Nations Office for Projects Services (UNOPS). The project will provide ambulances to hospitals in Chipinge and Mutasa Districts, and a PCR machine to a hospital in Nyanga District. Approximately 194,240 people are expected to benefit across the three districts. Own Correspondent The three districts are among the districts that were severely affected by Cyclone Idai in 2019, which…
Read MoreFrom Heaven To Hell In 12 Months: A GBV Survivor’s Story
NOMAGUGU Hurumba (22) is an orphan and a single mother to a three year old son. Growing up in Chiredzi, especially after the demise of her parents was never easy. To compound her woes, when she was in Form 3, Noma had to drop out of school after her siblings had indicated that they were no longer able to shoulder her school fees burden. By Michael Gwarisa recently in Chipinge She moved from Chiredzi to stay with her sister in Chipinge. However, persistent economic hardships in the country pushed her…
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