Day: October 4, 2022

MCAZ eyes WHO microbiology prequalification…As it celebrates 25th anniversary

Kuda Pembere

Zimbabwe is working towards attaining the World Health Organisation (WHO) prequalification for the microbiology laboratory. This follows the refurbishment of the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) microbiology lab recently. By Kuda Pembere WHO states medicines prequalification primarily benefits populations requiring treatment for priority diseases, and women and girls in need of medicines to ensure their reproductive health. This journey towards this prequalification comes at a time MCAZ celebrates its 25th anniversary. In a statement, MCAZ Acting Director General Mr Richard Rukwata said they recently renovated their laboratory in line…

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SAT Holds Adolescent Activism Awards

Patricia Mashiri

The Sexual Reproductive Health Rights Africa Trust (SAT) held its fifth edition of Adolescent Activism Awards in honour of the youths that have excelled in SHRH activities in their communities during the past year. By Patricia Mashiri The award are meant to appreciate the efforts done by youths in different communities of the country in as far as SRHR issues are concerned. Speaking during the event, The guest of honour the Child President, Unathi Nyoni represented by Vimbai Jukwa, the child Member of Parliament Zengeza West and also the Minister…

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Zimbabwe Launches Door-to-Door Supplementary Polio Immunisation Program

Michael Gwarisa

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) will from 27 to 30 October, 2022 kick-start the first round of a nationwide supplementary Polio immunisation drive as the country scales-up disease and outbreaks preparedness and prevention in children. By Michael Gwarisa The second round will start from December 1 up to December 4 and will be targeting children from Zero to five years. The supplementary vaccination will target children within the mentioned age range regardless of previous vaccination status. Even though Zimbabwe was certified Polio free in 2005, there have…

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