NAC’s HIV symposium spotlights children
By Kuda Pembere The National HIV Symposium kicked off on a high note with the focus hinged on pediatric and adolescent HIV issues bedeviling Zimbabwe. The symposium organized by the National AIDS Council was themed “Accelerating 95-95-95 HIV Targets Among Children”. Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora in a speech read on his
Read More#BREAKING: Zimbabwe High Court Outlaws Demolition Of Houses
By Staff Reporter THE High Court has frowned upon the unlawful and pervasive practice of local authorities in demolishing residential properties across the country and criticised the impugned legislation, which they had abused for several years, to arbitrarily demolish houses and evict people, as having outlived its usefulness. In a written judgment handed down on
Read MorePink October- PSMAS joins anti-cancer drive
By Health Reporter Through its Premier Lifestyle programme, Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) intensified its anti-cancer drive this October in commemoration of the BreastCancer Awareness Month. This drive has so far seen hundreds of members from Bulawayo, Manicaland and Mashonaland Central provinces receiving health education on breast cancer prevention including self-breast examinations. On top
Read MoreRegional Progress Review Meeting for Scaled Up Peer-Led HIV Service Delivery Model Kicks Off In Zimbabwe
By Michael Gwarisa Thirteen African countries are in Zimbabwe for a three-day consultation meeting to deliberate on the progress and gaps in the scaled-up Zvandiri peer provider model toward ending AIDS in children and adolescents. Zvandiri is implementing the Zvandiri model in Zimbabwe in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC). The
Read MorePSEA theatre performance for six more districts
By Kuda Pembere Amidst growing interest, the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) plays are expected to be spread to six more districts in Zimbabwe. On Monday, the theatre performance done in Harare had three scenes which involved sexual exploitation and abuse at the workplace, at home and at community gatherings. Population Solutions for
Read MoreIraq Propose Bill To Reduce Age Of Consent For Girls To 9 Years
In Iraq, a proposed bill seeks to amend the Personal Status Law and Amendments 1959, which could lower the age of marriage to as young as 9 years old for girls. The bill passed its first reading on 11 August 2024, one of three stages proposed legislation must pass before it is put to vote.
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