Russia donates cholera commodities to Zim
By Kudakwashe Pembere Insofar as Zimbabwe has declared itself cholera free after 30 days without recording a case, the Russian Federation handed over to the Health and Child Care Ministry cholera medication and equipment worth over US$43 000 to enhance the country’s preparedness should another cholera outbreak emerge. Speaking at a handover ceremony at the
Read MoreCare groups as a vehicle for Supporting breastfeeding mothers
By Caroline Chiimba Breastfeeding gives children the healthiest start in life, as breast-milk promotes cognitive child development and acts as a baby’s first vaccine, giving babies a critical boost. Nutrition Action Zimbabwe (NAZ) joins the world in commemorating World Breastfeeding Week celebrated from 1-7 August under the theme, ‘Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all.’
Read MoreViagra drug improves brain blood flow and could help to prevent dementia
A University of Oxford trial has shown that sildenafil, commonly known as Viagra, enhances blood flow to the brain and improves the function of brain blood vessels in patients at a heightened risk of vascular dementia.  This new study, published in Circulation Research and supported by the NIHR Oxford  Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), marks a
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