Cholera Crowdfund Receipts $770 000
The Cholera Crowdfund created by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development last month has received over $770 000 in cash. By Kudakwashe Pembere This was revealed by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube who was represented by the ministry’s deputy director National Budgets Department Mr Joram Pfunye. He said this at the launch of the
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Zvandiri Initiative Revives Hope In HIV+ Adolescents
HUMAN beings desire love, friendship and family, without these crucial elements, humanity ceases to make sense. By Kudakwashe Pembere Recently in Banket Regardless of age, people living with HIV have to face serious stigma and discrimination in the societies they live in on daily basis. The situation becomes worse in young adolescent boys and
Read MoreWe Want To Retire…Sex Workers Cry For Economic Empowerment Recognition
NO matter how good one a dancer is, there comes a moment to leave the dance-floor. Kudakwashe Pembere recently in Mash West Province There comes a time when one needs to throw in the towel. Even for the world’s oldest trade, (Sex Work) there is a point in life when the body needs to
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Econet Donates $10 million towards Cholera Fight…As Cholera Cases Rise to 3 700
THE country’s leading mobile network operator, Econet wireless has injected US$10 million towards for the procurement of Cholera prevention and management kits. By Kudakwashe Pembere The development comes at the back of an escalating Cholera crisis which has seen the number of cases going up to 3 700. Government is working flat out to contain
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New Health Minister Wants Vendors Off The Streets
INCOMING Health and Child Care minister, Dr Obadiah Moyo says government will soon engage the Zimbabwe Republic Police to remove vendors in Budiriro and Glen View to reduce the spread of Cholera. By Kudakwashe Pembere Addressing Journalists at Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital , Dr Moyo said the vendor effect could not be ignored anymore
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#Breaking: Cholera Death Toll Rises To 20…2000 Cases Reported…Harare Declared Unsafe
THEÂ prevailing cholera outbreak has claimed over 20 lives with more than 2000 cases having been reported so far across the country, incoming Health and Childcare Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo has said. By Kudakwashe Pembere The first Cholera cases were reported last week in Glenview and Budiriro but situation on the ground indicates that the
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Zim Still Experiencing Psychiatrists Shortage
THE shortage of psychiatrists in Zimbabwe poses a threat to the country’s health sector as mental health practitioners are overwhelmed by the growing numbers of mental health cases around the country, a mental health practitioner has said. By Kudakwashe Pembere In an interview with HealthTimes after presenting on Mental health practice as a career for
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#BREAKING: Cholera Strikes In Harare and Masvingo…Five Feared Dead
A cholera outbreak has been reported today September, 6 2018 in Harare’s Glen View and Budiriro suburbs where five people are feared dead. By Michael Gwarisa and Kudakwashe Pembere Addressing journalists while touring Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital monickered Nazareth, outgoing Health and Childcare Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa said one person has been confirmed
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Zim’s Medicinal Cannabis Charms International Community
HEALTH and Childcare minister Dr David Parirenyatwa says legalisation of medicinal cannabis in Zimbabwe has generated interest locally and internationally with many players intending to venture into cannabis farming. By Kudakwashe Pembere This follows the legalization of cannabis growing by government through recently announced Statutory Instrument 62 of 2018. Minister Parirenyatwa told medical professionals at
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Steward Bank unveils $100 million healthcare fund
STEWARD Bank has unveiled a $100 million private sector healthcare fund meant for retooling and capacitation of medical industry. By Kudakwashe Pembere Addressing medical professionals at the official opening of this year’s edition of Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZIMA), Steward bank chief executive officer, Dr Lance Mambondiani said in light of the obtaining prevailing healthcare situation
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