Day: June 19, 2024

HIPH and Pamumvuri Sign MOU

Healthtimes

By Khulumani Sithole. In a significant development, the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pamumvuri to strengthen evidence-based programing for mental health interventions in Zimbabwe. The partnership thrives to link research and practice in the mental health space, aligning with the country’s efforts to improve public health. The partnership aims to connect research and practical application in the field of mental health, in line with the nation’s endeavors to enhance public health. Addressing Journalist at the conference, the Principal of the Harare…

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Precious Hearts Haven Commemorates Day Of The African Child

Ntokozo Gudu

By Nthokozo Gudu Iin Zvimba Precious Hearts Haven a non-profit organization working towards the elimination of sexual and gender based violence against women and girls in Zimbabwe joined the world in commemorating International Day of The African Child on 15 June 2024. The commemoration event was held in Zvimba and brought together different organizations in  Zimbabwe, Unathi Children’s Network Trust which advocates for all the rights of children and Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) which specializes in providing pregnancy crisis management, contraception and family planning services across the country also collaborated…

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Amid Diaspora Parenting and Child-Headed Families, Comprehensive Sexuality Education Comes To The Rescue in Bulawayo

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisain Bulawayo A few years ago, Vuzu Sex parties made headlines in Bulawayo Metropolitan province as young people of school-going age engaged in various forms of indecent behavior including sexual orgies, drug and substance abuse amongst other ills. For Simangalisiwe Ndlovu* (19), from Gwabalanda in Bulawayo, attending these parties was easy since both her parents stay out of the country and there was no parental supervision at home. Her parents work in South Africa and Simangalisiwe lives with her two siblings, her younger brother who is 15 and…

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