1 percent of Zimbabwean students accepted in Zim medical schools

SHORTAGE of training facilities for medical studies, coupled with steep cut-off points guised as maintenance of quality professionals in Zimbabwe has seen only just one percent being enrolled in medical schools. By Staff Reporter To enroll for a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) in most if not all universities offering this degree, one should have attained at least 14 points as a female, and 15 points as a male, at A Level. The steep cut-off points coupled among other things has resulted in many aspiring medical doctors to study…

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International Condom Day celebrations in Highfield

INTERNATIONAL condom day celebrations for this year are on tomorrow with the event being held in Highfield. By Kudakwashe Pembere The celebrations come at a time when condom use has been prevalent in the country preventing unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Put on hold on the back of the COVID-19 related restrictions meant to control the spread of the virus, the celebrations have returned following the loosening of the restrictions. They start at Lusaka Bus Terminus in Highfield, to Machipisa Shopping Centre, Gazaland Shopping Centre and will be…

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