Category: COMMUNITY RESPONSE

ZAOGA Kambuzuma preacher donates sanitary wear to underprivileged children

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere A ZAOGA FIF preacher Pastor Jestina Gandawa from Kambuzuma, Harare, on Saturday celebrated her 63rd birthday with the less privileged children from her area and some from Epworth donating sanitary wear, groceries, clothes, and bibles. The ZAOGA children’s ministry director for over 25 years said the donations were inspired by her upbringing and background which saw her becoming a ‘deputy parent’ in charge of her young siblings. I am 63 and bringing all these kids to celebrate my birthday is a burden within me from my background,…

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Cholera cases decline

Kuda Pembere

By Staff Reporter Cholera cases, according to Government are on the decline with 10 districts now cholera free. This was said during the post cabinet media briefing on Tuesday. “The Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Douglas Mombeshora updated Cabinet on the national cholera outbreak response. “Cabinet informs the nation that incidences of new suspected cholera cases continue on a downward trend, with ten (10) districts having been declared cholera-free,” said Information Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere. “The cholera-free districts are Nyanga, Chimanimani, Makoni, Mwenezi, Kwekwe, Gokwe North, Chirumanzu, Matobo,…

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Zimbabwe’s Top 10 Exceptional Public Health Interventions and Innovations For 2023

Healthtimes

Even though Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector is facing challenges, there remains some extraordinary work that the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), development partners, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and individuals are doing to enhance the quality care and services in Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector. Zimbabwe just like the rest of the world, is recovering from the effects of COVID-19, which to a greater extent disrupted public health interventions such as National Immunisation programs, vaccinations, and health promotion amongst a host of other interventions. Despite these challenges, Zimbabwe has innovated and come…

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Stanbic Bank Donates two Haemodialysis Machines to Marondera Hospital

Ntokozo Gudu

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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Donates Sun Protection Products To Alcoz

Michael Gwarisa

Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank has donated an assortment of sun protection products worth ZW$38,5 million to the Albino Charity Organization of Zimbabwe (ALCOZ). By Staff Reporter The Standard Bank Group subsidiary donated 1000 units of sunscreen lotion; 1000 units of antibacterial soap; 1000 units of antiseptic liquid; 1000 units of lip balm and 1000 sunhats. Stanbic Bank Manager Events and Sponsorship, Lucy Dlodlo said the donation was one of the leading financial services institution’s most important calendar events owing to how it benefits people living with albinism. Dlodlo…

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Recognition and support for village health workers in Zimbabwe: Panacea to ensure the success of primary health care and universal health coverage

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By: Enock Musungwini, MPH, MBA The Zimbabwe Village Health Worker programme began in the 1980s, soon after independence, with the aim of enhancing access to primary health care (PHC) services in line with the then Alma Ata Declaration (1978) and now the Astana Declaration (2018) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC 2030). According to the World Health Organisation, “primary health care is a whole-of-society approach to health that aims at ensuring the highest possible level of health and well-being and their equitable distribution by focusing on people’s needs and as early…

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Generation Health Supports Persons with Albinism

Michael Gwarisa

GENERATION Health, one of Zimbabwe’s most sought after medical aid Fund has embarked on a widespread Corporate Social Investment (CSI) drive in a bid to extend a helping hand to various societal groups including persons with albinism. By Michael Gwarisa The Fund is supporting persons with albinism through procurement and distribution of sun protective gear. Generation Health also participated in the 6th annual International Albinism Awareness Day, under the theme “Strength Beyond All Odds.” Albert Musakwa, Generation Health’s Managing Director said advocacy for individuals with albinism goes beyond International Albinism…

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Japan donates a PCR GeneXpert Machine to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health

Michael Gwarisa

The Ambassador of Japan to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Mr. Satoshi Tanaka, today handed over a PCR GeneXpert Machine to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). The handover is a key milestone in a project managed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The Ambassador cited this as one of many projects in which the Government of Japan is cooperating with the Government of Zimbabwe. The project, funded by the Government of Japan and implemented by UNOPS, works to increase accessibility to basic emergency medical services in…

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Ezra Foundation donates poultry project to Nyamweda School

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HARARE – Students at Nyamweda Primary School are now proud owners of a chicken run and over 100 chickens donated by the Ezra Foundation. By Staff Reporter Ms Melonia Munemo, founder of the Ezra Foundation, said the project is aimed at improving the livelihoods and food security of students by creating income-generating opportunities and capacity-building. The intention is to get students in rural arears to rear poultry on a semi-intensive scale so that they are able to earn some money and also supplement their dietary requirements, ultimately elevating their living…

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Newly Admitted UZ Pharmacy Student With Disability Appeals For Assistance

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A University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student, Victor Washaya (35) who recently got a place to study for a Bachelor of Pharmacy Honors Degree at the institution is appealing for financial help and resources to use during his studies. By Staff Reporter Victor was involved in a road traffic accident in March 2015 which saw him sustaining a complete spinal cord injury at Level T11/12 and got paralyzed from the waist downwards. “When I grew up it was my wish to study Pharmacy but due to some poor family backgrounds I…

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