Zimbabwe to Absorb 22,000 Community Health Workers Into Civil Service by Year-End
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe intends to absorb 22,000 Community Health Workers (CHWs) into the civil service by year-end, Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora announced on Tuesday, in a bid to strengthen primary health care amidst donor retreat. Officiating at the inaugural Multi-Stakeholder Community Health Forum in Mazowe, which was supported by the
Read MoreAfrica CDC Hails Zimbabwe’s CHWs as Maternal Mortality Declines
By Kuda Pembere Community or Village Health Workers have been commended by Africa CDC, top government officials and other health partners for their contribution to improving key health indicators, among them, maternal mortality. According to the Zimbabwe Health Demographic Survey (2023–2024), the country recorded a 21 percent decline in maternal mortality, from 462 deaths per
Read MoreZimbabwe Legislator to Move Motion in Parliament to Make DNA Testing Mandatory at Birth
By Michael Gwarisa As calls for mandatory DNA testing grow louder, Southerton Constituency Legislator Honourable Bridget Nyandoro has indicated she will soon move a motion in Parliament to make DNA testing compulsory for all children at birth. Her proposal comes amid rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide linked to paternity disputes, as more
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