Zimbabwe commissions Japan-funded incinerator at Parirenyatwa Hospital
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has commissioned a new medical waste incinerator at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals capable of processing up to 187 kilogrammes of medical waste per hour, as the country moves to strengthen healthcare waste management and infection prevention. The incinerator is one of three constructed under a US$2.2 million project funded by the
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FDA Approves Drug to Treat HIV Infection in Newborns
By Michael Gwarisa The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new formulation of the HIV medicine dolutegravir for use in newborns from birth through four weeks of age, expanding treatment options for one of the most vulnerable groups at risk of HIV infection. The approval covers Tivicay PD tablets for oral suspension
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For Some Zimbabwean Children, a School Meal Can Mean More Than Food
By Michael Gwarisa “Sometimes we go the whole day without eating because there is no food at school.” For one learner in Buhera District, the reality of school feeding is summed up in a single sentence. For children who depend on meals provided at school, the availability of food can mean more than simply satisfying
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Red, Amber, Green: Zimbabwe Plans New Warning Labels for Unhealthy Foods
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is considering introducing colour-coded food labels that would make it easier for parents and caregivers to identify foods high in sugar, salt and fat, as the Government moves to strengthen regulation of unhealthy food products and their marketing to children. The proposed system would use familiar traffic-light colours to provide an
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When Pregnancy Follows Rape: The Consequences Survivors Carry Long After the Assault
By Michael Gwarisa For a survivor of rape, the assault may last minutes or hours. Its consequences can last much longer. Sometimes, those consequences are visible. There may be physical injuries, the need for medical treatment or concerns about sexually transmitted infections and HIV. Other consequences are less visible. Fear, anxiety, shame, difficulty trusting others
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