As World Population Reaches 8 Billion, It’s Time To Look Beyond The Numbers
In a statement World Population Day United Nations for the recent World Population Day, the UN General Secretary expressed that while the world will reach the 8 billion population mark this year, it is important to not focus on the numerical figure but on the actual people. By Edinah Masiyiwa The State of World Population
Read MoreWe can end AIDS, if we follow the proven path of progress
By Sophia Mukasa Monico – UNAIDS Country Director, Zimbabwe The recently released UNAIDS Global AIDS Update Report “shows that there is a path that ends AIDS. Taking the path that ends AIDS ensures preparedness to address future pandemic challenges, and advance progress across the Sustainable Development Goals. The data and real-world examples set out in
Read MoreWorkplace Stigma Against TB Survivors On The Rise In Zimbabwe
Documented cases of discrimination against TB patients and survivors in the workplace environment, have been increasing over the years been reported in most settings in Zimbabwe with some employers going to the extent of dismissing survivors under unclear circumstances. By Kudakwashe Pembere recently in Kwekwe This was revealed during the presentation of the Community Rights
Read More“Practice responsible journalism on people who use drugs”
AS Zimbabwe is seized with a drug and substance abuse epidemic mainly among among the youthful population, journalists have been advised to use responsible language that does not discriminate or endanger the lives of people using drugs. By Nthokozo Gudu This was said by various stakeholders who attended a journalists at a training on capacity
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