By Michael Gwarisa Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today commemorated the first anniversary of its African Phaco Development Program (PD). This milestone reflects the program’s significant achievements across South Africa, Kenya, and Zambia, with plans for further regional expansion. Alcon remains committed to the principle of “Skill Africa, by Africa, for Africa,” as it continues to enhance healthcare capacity and improve access to eye care across the continent. According to the World Health Organization1, over 110 million people in Africa suffer from…
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WHO Deploys Experts To Investigate Fatal Mysterious Flu In DRC
By Michael Gwarisa The World Health Organization (WHO) is deploying experts to support health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo carry out further investigations to determine the cause of a yet undiagnosed disease that has been reported in Panzi, a locality in Kwango province in the southwest of the country. Laboratory tests are being conducted to determine the cause. The WHO experts are joining the National Rapid Response Team and are on their way to Panzi. The team comprises epidemiologists, clinicians, laboratory technicians and infection prevention and control,…
Read MoreYouth Urged to Lead the Fight Against Drug and Substance Abuse
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwean youth should take a leading role in combating drug and substance abuse, a Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training official said on Friday. Speaking at the launch of the 14th SAYWHAT Students’ Conference and the “3D – Don’t Drug Your Dreams Away Campaign,” Deputy Director Mr. Osward Mudhunguyo emphasized the critical role of youth in addressing this challenge. Our young people should be at the heart of this battle. As the most affected group, you have a unique and powerful role to play in…
Read MoreHRF donates ICT equipment to Public Health Emergency Operation Centre
By Kuda Pembere The Health Resilience Fund (HRF), through one of its implementing partners, the World Health Organization (WHO), has given to the Public Health Emergency Operation Centre some ICT equipment worth US$90 000 for better real-time data collection in the preparedness and response of public health emergencies. Officiating the handover ceremony, Health and Child Care Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Aspect Maunganidze in a speech read on his behalf by Acting Public Health Chief Director Dr Jaensch Mutede said the equipment would go a long away for prompt updates amidst…
Read MoreHealth Ministry implements Electronic Health Records in all Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe health facilities
By Kuda Pembere recently in UMP The Ministry of Health and Child Care has managed to install and activate for use, the Electronic -Health Records (HER) system in all health facilities in Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe district. Mashambanhaka clinic in Uzumba was the first facility in the country to implement the EHR system. Speaking to journalists during a UMP tour to assess the EHR implementation organized by the Health Ministry, the district medical officer Dr Gladman Mubonani said the system reduced the use of eight paper based registers. This is the district which…
Read More6 Things Every Guy Hates About Girls. #5 Is Shocking
1. Men hate spandex/leggings as pants! Well, I’ll tell those men that for us spandex is the best as they keep our curves in the right places. 2. The common issue ‘pouting & plumping.’ Yeah! This can be an issue with men that they don’t like duck faces and fat lips, but this is how we look sexy. 3. Some men say that high waisted shorts and trousers make them think of their mothers and grandmothers. Okay, let’s throw our high waist stuff in a trash! 4.…
Read More#DoctorLove: Do You Think Deleting Text Messages or Chats Is A Sign Of Cheating
Many a times, we find ourselves deleting controversial text messages or chats so that our loved ones wont see. Some call it love, some call it cheating. What do u call it, lets discuss with Dr Love On Friday
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