Day: November 22, 2023

Zimbabwe Hosts 3rd Conference For Families Of Missing Persons

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is hosting the 3rd International Conference for Families of Missing Persons which is a platform designed for families of missing persons from all over the world. The conference is a safe space where families of missing persons can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Participants can gain insights, get inspired, and inspire others going through similar challenges. Apart from families, the event was graced by officials from Zimbabwe Republic…

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CATALYST Study To Inform National Scale-Up Of PrEP Products in Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Following the approval for the use of three Pre-Exposure Prophylaxes (PrEP) products for HIV prevention by the Zimbabwean government,  the country is conducting a three-year study to evaluate and inform the national HIV response’s rollout of PrEP products. The study named CATALYST, which stands for Catalyzing Access to New Prevention Product to Stop HIV is a multi-country study that will characterise and assess the implementation of an enhanced service delivery package providing informed choice of PrEP products among women at the sites where the study is being…

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