- Zimbabwe, Egypt Teams Perform 10 Successful Paediatric Heart Surgeries at Parirenyatwa Hospital
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Lois Chingandu appointed Interim Executive Director of Frontline AIDS
Lois Chingandu will be stepping in as the Interim Executive Director of Frontline AIDS in January 2023, having successfully worked as our Director of Evidence and Influence since 2019, the Frontline AIDS has announced. Lois will be joined by Divya Bajpai, Director of Programmes and Partnerships, who will be acting as Deputy Executive Director during
Read MoreIllicit drug abuse on the rise among Zimbabwean Women
THERE has been an increase in the number of women who use and inject drugs in Zimbabwe over the years owing to a myriad of factors, chief among them being unemployment, poverty among a host of other issues. By Michael Gwarisa This has been revealed by the Final Situation Assessment report of drug use in
Read MoreCriminalisation has hurt sex workers and perpetuated the AIDS pandemic
Responding to the decision of South Africa’s Cabinet to propose a Bill that will repeal criminalisation of sex work, UNAIDS Country Director Eva Kiwango said: “The evidence is clear: Criminalisation has been proven to have increased the risks faced by South Africa’s sex workers, hurt their health and safety, and obstructed South Africa’s HIV response.
Read MoreSeke District Uses 200 000 Condoms Every Three Months
Seke district has a quarterly uptake 200 000 male condoms while female condoms have a range of 5 000 to 10 000. By Kudakwashe Pembere During a Mashonaland East media tour organised by the National AIDS Council (NAC), the organisation’s District AIDS Coordinator (DAC) for Seke district Ms Florence Nyandoro told HealthTimes in an interview
Read MoreSex workers target Lithium Mine Workers in Goromonzi
The Arcadia Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe is ironically becoming the proverbial gold rush for sex workers who are currently targeting miners working there, leading an event deemed to be a major driver of HIV in Goromonzi. By Kudakwashe Pembere recently in Goromonzi This has seen the National AIDS Council (NAC) through its Goromonzi District office coming
Read MorePATA Summit Spotlights key SRHR and HIV Issues Affecting Young People
THE just ended three day PATA Summit Hub that was held in Bulawayo from 21 to 23 November 2022 highlighted some of key issues that young people from various societal groups face in their quest to access HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health (SHR) services. By Michael Gwarisa The three -day conference drew participants from young
Read MoreZim commemorates World AIDS Day 2022
Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Aids Day on December 1, 2022. The commemorations were held at Rudhaka Stadium in Marondera, Mashonaland East Province. Speaking on behalf of the Vice President and Health and Child Care Minister Dr Constantine Chiwenga, Minister of State and Devolution for Mashonaland East Apolonia Munzverengi said
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Inequalities Derail World Target To End AIDS By 2030
THE Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has launched a powerful new report, “Dangerous Inequalities” which spotlight the need to end inequalities in terms of access to HIV and AIDS services. By Michael Gwarisa The report coincides with 2023 World AIDS Day commemorations which is an event and moment to honour over 40 million
Read MoreNAC unveils World Aids Day 2022 Theme, Song and Logo
The National AIDS Council (NAC) on Wednesday unveiled the theme, logo and song ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day commemorations to be held on December 1, 2022. Addressing the press, NAC chief executive officer Dr Benard Madzima said this year’s commemorations will be held in Marondera. “Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my
Read MoreCondoms “Too Small” For Some Zimbabwean Men says MP
MUFAKOSE Legislator, Honorable Susan Matsunga has asked government, the National AIDS Council (NAC) and all partners involved in the procurement and distribution of condoms to consider the size of sexual organs for some Zimbabwean men whenever they place orders from manufactures overseas. By Michael Gwarisa She made these remarks during a question and answer session
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