Day: April 25, 2023

AWF Registers Graduation of 15 Advanced Coxswains for Anti-Poaching Patrols

Michael Gwarisa

KARIBA-The African Wildlife Foundation Zimbabwe (AWF) registered the graduation of 15 advanced coxswain trainees during a colorful pass out parade event held at Moth Camp in Kariba. By Staff Reporter This followed an intense 3-week advanced coxswain course which equipped trainees with critical knowledge and skills on wildlife conservation with a particular focus on anti-poaching and law enforcement activities within marine or water-based environments. The training was made possible by the technical support from AWF in partnership with the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) and the Zimbabwe National…

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Global Partners Announce “The Big Catch-up” Drive To Vaccinate Millions Of Children

Michael Gwarisa

The pandemic saw essential immunization levels decrease in over 100 countries, leading to rising outbreaks of measles, diphtheria, polio and yellow fever. ‘The Big Catch-up’ is an extended effort to lift vaccination levels among children to at least pre-pandemic levels and endeavours to exceed those. Led by a broad range of national and global health partners, The Big Catch-up also aims to ensure stronger primary health care services for essential immunization in the future. WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, along with Immunization…

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