Call to have open-heart surgeries done in Zim gets louder
PARENTS, guardians of children with congenital heart diseases alongside specialist cardiologists in Zimbabwe have taken Government to task asking it to come up with measures that will see open heart surgeries being done in the country. HealthTimes Correspondent Experts who spoke last Friday in a webinar on congenital heart diseases expressed concern over the thousands
Read MoreGirl 9 With Enlarged Tonsils Appeals for US$11K For Surgery
DESPERATE parents for 9 year old Tawana Monisha Chinhenzva are appealing for financial assistance to the tune of US$11,500.00, to have their daughter operated on to remove enlarged Tonsils that are making breathing a daily nightmare for the minor. By Staff Reporter Tawana was born with a bi cleft lip, palate, and brain tissues protruding
Read MoreBuffalo Creek Spur Announces Financial Support To Kidzcan
… Spur to donate US$0.50 to KidzCan for every dessert purchased Buffalo Creek Spur, one of Simbisa’s sought brands has today announced a partnership with KidzCan that will see the Simbisa owned restaurant offering financial support to vulnerable children diagnosed and living with cancer. Under the partnership, Buffalo Creek Spur will donate USD0.50 to
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Zim Government suspends striking teachers
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has with immediate effect suspended all teachers who have been absenting themselves from duty since the reopening of schools on February 7, 2022. By Michael Gwarisa In a statement, Education Minister, Dr Evelyn Ndlovu said, “The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education would like to inform the Nation
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Kidney Disorders in Children
How do the kidneys work? Your child’s body takes nutrients from food and converts them into energy. After your child’s body has taken the nutrients it needs, waste products are left behind in the bowel and in the blood. The kidneys and urinary system keep chemicals, such as potassium and sodium, and water in balance. They do
Read MoreMany countries struggle to provide chemotherapy drugs to their children; St. Jude wants to change that
Charity Kawadza is often the one to tell parents there are no chemotherapy drugs available for their children at Parirenyatwa General Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. None in the whole country. Kawadza is a nurse and the health promotions coordinator with KidzCan Zimbabwe, a non-governmental organization that supports the hospital’s ward for children suffering from cancer.
Read MoreHope For Children With Hydrocephalus In Zimbabwe
THE joys of expectant parents are shuttered upon hearing these words, “Your child has a bigger head than any normal child and you have to go through a caesarian section to give birth.’’ What! a big head? What could have caused the head to grow big, is it a normal child then, is it natural
Read MoreZimbabwe Only Has Two Paediatric Cardiologists
ZIMBABWE is in dire need of specialist care for children with congenital heart diseases amidst indications that the country only has two specialist paediatric cardiologists, this paper has learnt. By HealthTimes Correspondent These revelations were made by the Brave Little Hearts in Zimbabwe (BHLZ), a local support network that advocates for better health care for
Read MoreHow Tragedy Birthed Mpilo Hospital’s Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit
A Cardiac ward for children experiencing heart related complications was recently launched at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, marking the beginning of a journey that will see the country reducing morbidity and mortality in children due to cardiac health conditions. By Michael Gwarisa The Cardiac ward at Mpilo was established by an organization called the
Read MoreJet Donates Towards Alleviating Childhood Cancer
JET Stores, a subsidiary of Edgars Stores Limited has handed over ZWL400 000 to KidzCan towards the management of childhood cancer. Staff Reporter The organization also rallied its customers to buy KidzCan branded masks in commemoration of Orange Month, and cancer tees with donations being channelled to KidzCan. Speaking on the donation, Edgars Group Spokesperson,
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