Day: January 22, 2024

Cameroon Introduces Malaria Vaccine Into Routine Vaccination

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Cameroon has become the first of many countries to introduce the RTS,S malaria vaccine into its routine immunisation programme. Cameroon’s move comes hot on the heels of a malaria vaccine pilot programme that was carried out in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi. The introduction comes as efforts gather pace to scale up vaccination against the disease in high risk areas in Africa. The vaccine is being rolled out across 42 health districts in the country’s 10 regions in public and private health facilities. The launch comes after Cameroon…

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A Glossary of Terms for a New World of HIV Care

Healthtimes

poz.com Scientific progress often means a slew of new vocabulary words. Novel treatments like long-acting injectables to treat HIV are no exception. Some of the terms below are highly technical; others will sound familiar but with a modern twist. Having a proactive conversation with your clinician about HIV treatment isn’t always easy. Brushing up on the terminology—old and new—can be empowering and help you better manage an important conversation about self-care. Antiretroviral therapy (also known as ART) is another, fancier name for your HIV medications. If you’re on HIV meds,…

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Zimbabwe prepares for Cholera Vaccines arrival

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe will soon take delivery of Oral Cholera Vaccine (OCV) doses following the recent approval for delivery of the consignment by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Zimbabwe is among Southern African countries experiencing a surge in Cholera case due as a result of deteriorating water and sanitation infrastructure, climate change among a host of other factors. Speaking an interview with HealthTimes, Dr Aspect Maunganidze, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) said all was set for the arrival of Cholera Vaccine doses…

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Zimbabwean Men Shun Vasectomy

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Uptake of Vasectomy as a contraceptive, and Family Planning method remains depressed among Zimbabwean men, HealthTimes has learnt. A vasectomy (male sterilisation), is a surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes that carry a man’s sperm to permanently prevent pregnancy. Speaking during an event to mark the renewal of contracts for Zimbabwe Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) brand Ambassador and Male Motivator, ZNFPC Executive Director, Mr Farai Machinga said more females were now taking up Tubal Ligation (a surgical procedure for female sterilization which involves severing and…

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