Zim launches UNICEF-Eli-Lilly initiative to fight pediatric and adolescent NCDs

THE United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) -Eli Lilly initiative to assist the Zimbabwean government through the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in children was launched on Thursday at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. By Kudakwashe Pembere Funded by UNICEF to the tune of US$2.5 million, this four-year project seeks to fortify health systems in the country with its focus being children and adolescents affected by the NCDs. Officiating the launch, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro said Zimbabwe is…

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KidzCan Zimbabwe Joins St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Global Alliance

IN a move that is set to open international networking and support, educational opportunities and the inspiration of a globally shared mission –finding cures and saving children, everywhere, KidzCan Zimbabwe has join the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Global Alliance. By Staff Reporter Making the announcement, Daniel Mckenzie KidzCan Zimbabwe Executive Director said the recent development funds them joining more than 180 esteemed members from more than 68 countries around the world. Being voted into the Global Alliance is an honor. Global foundation partners must be assessed, recommended and sponsored…

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