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High Rates of Depression Among GBV Survivors in Zimbabwe Raise Concern

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By Michael Gwarisa The prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly depression, among women who experience Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe is estimated to be around 77%. According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2019, nearly 40% of women and girls in Zimbabwe experience physical violence in their lifetime, while 12% of women aged 15-49 have

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High Rates of Depression Among GBV Survivors in Zimbabwe Raise Concern

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly depression, among women who experience Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe is estimated to be around 77%. According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2019, nearly 40% of women and girls in Zimbabwe experience physical violence in their lifetime, while 12% of women aged 15-49

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China-Aid Cataract Surgery Camp to Offer Free Eye Treatment in Harare

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Health Brief  Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, in collaboration with Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital of China, is set to conduct a free cataract surgery camp under the “China-Aid Bright Journey 2” initiative. The program, aimed at restoring vision for Zimbabwean citizens in need, will take place at Sekuru Kaguvi Eye Hospital in Harare from February 24

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