Day: June 25, 2024

UNICEF Zimbabwe appeals for MICS Survey funds

Kuda Pembere

Only US$500 000 has been raised for Zimbabwe to successfully conduct the seventh round of the Multiple Index Cluster Survey (MICS 2024) with the United Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the technical partner in the production of the survey appealing for more funds to meet the required amount of money. The total budget has been costed to fetch US$2.5 million to be used for supply and procurement, training of enumerators and supervisors as well as the technical preparatory work for field operations. The MICS plays a massive role in the collection of…

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CAB-LA Enjoys High Continuity Rates Among PrEP Users In Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The recently introduced long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) for HIV prevention has seen more users returning to get the second dose post their first jab, with data showing that the injectable drug has recorded a continuity rate over 90% since roll out in April, 2024. Currently, the Injectable PrEP is being administered in PrEP study sites in Harare, Mature and Bulawayo and is targeting mainly groups at high risk of HIV, namely Female Sex Workers (FSW), Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and Men who have Sex with other…

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