#CORONAVIRUS: Fly Emirates Suspends Harare/Zambia Flights
EMIRATES Airlines says it will be suspending flights between Zimbabwe and Zambia effective March, 20, 2020 at the back of the prevailing Coronavirus (Covid-19) which has literally brought business across the globe to a halt. A trade update by the airline indicated that the suspension will last for two months. “We wish to advise the
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#JUSTIN: Hotel Boots Out Coronavirus Suspect Soon After Arrival From China…Two More Cases Admitted At Wilkins
A local hotel has turned away a female Chinese national who had just arrived in the country for suspicions of Coronavirus (Covid-19) infection, HealthTimes has learnt. By Michael Gwarisa The lady according to the Harare City Health department was picked up along Bishop Gaul in Belvedere Harare with her bags after she was turned away
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UK Govt Commits USD2, 1 million For Coronavirus Preparedness
THE United Kingdom (UK) Government’s Department for International Development is chipping in with £1, 7 million for the setting up of Zimbabwe’s Public Health Emergency Operation Centre as the country prepares for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). By Kudakwashe Pembere The equipment is worth USD2197156.50 and includes computers and protective clothing. Health and Child Care Minister
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#JUSTIN: President ED Bans Gvt Officials From Traveling Outside Africa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has with immediate effect banned government officials from traveling outside Africa in the wake of the prevailing Coronavirus (COVID-19). The President made this announcement while addressing a Politburo meeting at the ZANU-PF Headquarters this morning
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BREAKING: Dr Magombeyi Found
ACTING president of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association Dr Peter Magombeyi has been found after having gone missing for almost five days. The ZHDA secretary general Dr Anele Bhebhe confirmed the development. More details to follow…
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Health Ministry Conducts Digital Health Preparedness Assessment
THE Ministry of Health And Child Care’s assessment of its institutions’ readiness for digital health is well on course as experts are on the verge of starting compiling the report next week. By Kuda Pembere The Deputy Director of Information Technologies in the Health Ministry Mr Trymore Chawurura told HealthTimes the evaluation process of the
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There Is No Going Back This Time- Doctors
GOVERNMENT doctors who downed tools today (September 3 2019) citing incapacitation as a result of the prevailing economic woes, have vowed to dig in until their demands are met. By Michael Gwarisa In an interview with HealthTimes, Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) acting president Dr Peter Magombeyi said they will not be forced into submission
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An HIV Free Generation Is Still Possible For Zimbabwe- Gvt
ZIMBABWE is still committed to realising an HIV free generation through the scaling of HIV prevention services through all populations, a Ministry of Health and Child (MoHCC) official has said. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking recently, Director in the HIV and Tuberculosis (TB) Unit, Dr Owen Mgurungi said it was critical to have better options in
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Old Mutual Launches Emergency Rescue Package
OLD Mutual Zimbabwe has partnered Ace Air & Ambulance in launching an Emergency Rescue package which will offer emergency air & road medical rescue package to Old Mutual existing and new customers with effect from 1 Sept 2019. By Michael Gwarisa The Old Mutual Emergency Rescue Package comes with affordable rates & offers provision of
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Health Workers Reject Salary Increase
THE Zimbabwe Health Apex Council has rejected the 60% cost of living adjustment which has been tabled by the Health Services Bipartite Negotiating panel. By Michael Gwarisa In a circular, the Health Apex council said in as much as they appreciate government’s decision to adjust their salaries by 60% from the previous 10%, it still
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