January 24, 2023 - HealthTimes

Botswana Receives Medications Consignment

January 24, 2023 Healthtimes

THE government of Botswana has procured an assortment of medications to scale up diseases control and treating various ailments. By Botswana Correspondent In a statement, Botswana Ministry of Health and Wellness Permanent Secretary, Dr Christopher Nyanga confirmed the development. Following the press briefing conducted by the Minister of Health Hon. Dr Edwin G. Dikoloti on 16 January 2023, where he assured Botswana that more medications were expected in the country, the Ministry of Health has received two consignments of medications procured. “Just yesterday (23 January 2023), the ministry received medications…

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United Kingdom Celebrates Health Development Fund Milestones

January 24, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

THE just closed out Health Development Fund (HDF) resulted in the improvement of basic health indicators over the past five year period the fund was operational in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa The US$320 million Health Development Fund to strengthen Zimbabwe’s health systems was launched in 2017 by the United Kingdom (UK), European Union (EU), Ireland, Sweden and GAVI working with the Government of Zimbabwe, UNICEF, UNFPA and the implementers. Speaking during an event to mark the HDF showcase and launch of the Health Resilience Fund (HRF), United Kingdom Ambassador to…

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Zimbabwe’s Primary School Enrollment Ratio Among The Highest In Africa-UNICEF

January 24, 2023 Healthtimes

AS Zimbabwe joins the world to commemorate the International Day of Education, UNICEF Zimbabwe Country Representative, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale has applauded the country for having one of the highest net enrollment ratio in primary school on the African continent. By Staff Reporter According to UNICEF data, nine out of ten children of primary school age in Zimbabwe are in school and the figure has remained stable in the last decade, which is a remarkable accomplishment. He however said while the country’s enrollment levels are impressive, there is still need to…

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UNAIDS Optimistic AIDS Will End By 2030 Despite Setback in Mosaic HIV Vaccine

January 24, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

The end of the Mosaico HIV vaccine trial must lead to a continued drive to innovate as well as an urgency to ensure that proven HIV prevention and treatment options reach all who need them, says UNAIDS. By Staff Reporter Rapid progress against the HIV pandemic is possible if existing prevention and treatment options are made available through the sharing of technologies, expanding provision, and tackling barriers to access. The development, and sharing, of long-acting prevention and treatment options are also important to expand coverage. The disappointment of the vaccine…

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EU Tells Zim Gvt To Increase Domestic Funding Towards Health

January 24, 2023January 26, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLaxunvveas[/embedyt] HEAVY reliance on donor support for the health sector will not take Zimbabwe’s healthcare anywhere, European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Jobst von Kirchman has warned. By Michael Gwarisa He made this call during the launch of a US$90 Million Health Resilience Fund (HRF) that is meant to boost Zimbabwe’s primary healthcare capacity to complement government funding towards health. Ambassador Kirchman noted that while overall health sector funding has been increasing over the last years, a number of key health programs were still largely dependent on…

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