Malawi Launches Second Edition of Pathogen Genomic Surveillance Strategy and Implementation Plan
By Staff Reporter The Malawi Ministry of Health, launched its updated plan for the implementation of its Genomic Surveillance Strategy that was produced with technical support from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention – Africa Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Africa PGI) on 3 July. As pathogen genomics provides a powerful approach towards the investigation,
Read MoreRenovated Mutawatawa Hospital To Boost Maternal Health Outcomes
By Michael Gwarisa In a significant step towards improving maternal and neonatal health in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe (UMP), Mutawatawa District Hospital has completed extensive renovations of its theatre department and waiting mothers’ shelter, with financial support from the World Bank, Cordaid and the Government of Zimbabwe. The refurbished hospital now boasts a fully equipped and
Read MoreZimbabwe’s Medicines Regulator MCAZ Eyes WHO Maturity Level 4 Certification
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe’s medicines regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), is working towards achieving Maturity Level 4 under the World Health Organization’s Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), a prestigious certification that would place the country among a select group of nations with advanced regulatory systems. Having attained Maturity Level 3 in June 2024,
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