Author: Ntokozo Gudu

Increased Domestic Funding Crucial To Ending Family Planning Unment Need In Zimbabwe-UNFPA

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By Ntokozo Gudu Even though Zimbabwe has made progress in increasing coverage of modern contractive methods, the country still lags regarding expanding domestic financing towards Family Planning services. This was said by the United Nations Population Fund ( UNFPA  ) programme specialist, Dr Edwin Mpeta during UNFPA International Conference on Population and Development Media Briefing in Harare.    “Commodity security is under threat as it is largely donor funded but also the Government has invested US$3 million in 2022 and 2023 ,we require about US$7 million worth of contraceptives and…

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Government Launches Strategy to Address GBV

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By Nthokozo Gudu The Ministry of  Women’s Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises and Development on Friday launched a Gender Based Violence (GBV) National Strategy for preventing and addressing this scourge. Women’s Affairs, Community , Small and Medium Enterprises and Development Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the government has implemented effective legal frameworks and institutional mechanisms to prevent and respond to gender based violence. “Government has put in place legal and policy frameworks backed by institutional mechanisms that are working towards Gender Based Violence prevention and response, laws such as the…

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STREAM Network launches in Zimbabwe

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By Nthokozo Gudu Zimbabwe has launched its chapter of the STREAM Network,  a new system born out of the STREAM Network created out of a 4-day meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya ,from 30 September to 3 October 2022. In Nairobi, the Network is hosted by Positive Young Women Voices of Kenya and has launched its strategic plan for Zimbabwe in Harare this week. STREAM Network Zimbabwe’s Board Vice Chairperson, Barnabas Muhoma goutlined the objectives of the launch. STREAM stands for Stepping Stones Trainers Engaging with Activists Movements, it was formed…

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Population Solutions for Health launches PREVENT program

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Population Solutions for Health (PSH), and Populations Service International (PSI) on Monday hosted the Going the Last Mile for HIV Control closeout while launching the PREVENT program meant to protect the gains Zimbabwe has made in the fight against HIV pandemic. By Nthokozo Gudu PSH Executive Director and Managing Trustee, Dr Noah Taruberekera gave remarks and celebrated the successes of the Last mile program. This event is about looking back and celebrating the successes of the US$101 million dollars Last Mile program funded by PEPFAR through USAID. This program was…

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Household Food Insecurity Worries Pushed Mental Health Challenges During COVID-19 In Zimbabwe

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Rosalina Mutekedza (38), a single mother from Warren Park 1 in Harare is happy the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided and there is no more need for any restrictions and lockdowns to contain the spread of the diseases. By Ntokozo Gudu Above all, she is happy that now she can fend for her three children without any fear of breaking the law. She recalls how the COVID-19 induced lockdowns almost drive her into depression owing to uncertainty they brought. I was worried. During the first 21 days of the COVID-19, i…

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Calls on 2024 budget to prioritize health sector

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The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) held the pre-budget meeting in Harare yesterday where calls were made by different stakeholders for the increase of the 2024 Health budget. By Nthokozo Gudu Hwange Central Legislator, Hon MP Daniel Molokele  who is also the Chairman of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health said it was crucial to allocate the 15 percent of the national budget to health as is prescribed by the Abuja target. The growing demand for health services in the country owing to the increase in population and structural changes…

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Organization formed to close maternal and neonatal services access gap

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An organization has been established to improve access to maternal and neonatal care for vulnerable women through paying for their maternity registration. By Nthokozo Gudu Mother’s Comfort is a registered Private Voluntary Organization based in Harare, whose aim is to improve the quality life of vulnerable women and their children. The organization’s mandate fulfils its motto, “Nurturing moms to be”. Mother’s comfort also intends to provide newborn babies’ essentials which are required upon delivery. In an interview with Mother’s Comfort Managing Director Nyasha Jose Chirenje expressed concern over how women…

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NAC Hosts Annual Research Symposium 2023

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The National Aids Council (NAC) recently hosted a conference on HIV Research Symposium to deliberate on new data and development around the National HIV response. By Ntokozo Gudu The symposium was hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) ,University of Zimbabwe(UZ), Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS (CeSHHAR) and BRTI as ran under the theme “Living and Ageing with HIV-Rethinking and Pioneering Interventions Towards Ending AIDS and Improving Quality of Life.” The conference brought together multidisciplinary health practitioners including the private and public health sector.…

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Stanbic Bank Donates two Haemodialysis Machines to Marondera Hospital

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Leading Africa focused financial services organization, Stanbic Bank has donated two haemodialysis machines worth US$50 000 to Marondera Hospital in Mashonaland East Province  which is set to ease the burden faced by renal patients within the province. By Nthokozo Gudu Speaking at the handover ceremony Stanbic Chief Executive said the gesture by the bank came about after a visit by the bank’s officials in September last year to access the needs of the hospital. Our needs assessment coupled with the passion to serve patients shown by the Marondera hospital team…

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Katswe Sistahood Commemorates World Contraception Day

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Katswe Sistahood, a feminist organisation fighting for the full attainment of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) by women and girls in Zimbabwe Joined the world in commemorating World Contraception Day on 27 September, 2023. By Nthokozo Gudu The commemoration even was held in Epworth and brought together young women and girls and different service providers in the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights in Zimbabwe. World Contraception Day takes place on September 26 every year,the commemorations by Katswe Sistahood’s mission was to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available…

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