Zimbabwe Submits Bid To Host ICASA In 2023
ZIMBABWE together with other five African countries have submitted bids to host the International Conference on AIDS and STIs In Africa (ICASA) in 2023. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe’s intention to host the 2023 ICASA was announced during a Press Conference that was held on Friday by ICASA at the ongoing 24th International AIDS Conference in
Read MoreZimbabwe Records 323 Adverse Reactions To COVID-19 Vaccines
A total 323 suspected COVID-19 Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFI), had been reported to the Medicines Control of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) as of July, 8 2022. By Michael Gwarisa This is out of a cumulative total of 6.3 million 1st doses and 4.6 million 2nd doses of COVID-19 vaccines that have been administered since the National
Read MoreMedicinal Cannabis License Applications Galore
VARIOUS players and individuals in the pharmaceutical as well as complimentary medicines sector have already submitted applications seeking approval to dispense hemp-based canabidiol products as complementary medicines. By Michael Gwarisa The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) recently put out a call to submit applications for registration in the form of a dossier as required
Read MoreNo Means No! Empowering Adolescent Girls To Ward-Off Sexual Violence Through Self-Defense
Tarisai Mhlanga (10), a Grade 6 pupil at Tafara Primary school in Chipinge says she wants to be a doctor when she grows up. However, with the increasing cases of Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in her community, she fears her dream might never come true. By Michael Gwarisa Though she is still very young,
Read MoreSurviving TB As A Young Person. Tracing Dr Tanaka Mukuhwa’s Journey With TB
Tanaka Mukuhwa (19) from Mutare is a Tuberculosis Survivor and a young person living openly with HIV. He was diagnosed with Meningitis Tuberculosis (TB) at the age of 13 when he was still in school and stayed in hospital for six months. By Michael Gwarisa His story illustrates the profound consequences tuberculosis can have on
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