Zim Needs Evidence Informed & Multisectoral National Alcohol policy
EIGHT years after the drafting of a Zimbabwe national Alcohol policy, nothing has materialised. The Ministry of Health and Child Care National Cancer strategy 2013-17 cited alcohol as a major risk factor for cancer, as a result, the Zimbabwe National Alcohol policy is a key component in the fight against cancer and other Non-Communicable Diseases.
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Fiscal Austerity and the health sector
OVER the years, analysis of the Health budget has tended to restrict itself to examining conformity with the Abuja Declaration which state that at least 15% of the national budget must be allocated to health. By Taurai Nyandoro Nonetheless, the approach presents limitations in that it reduces us to celebrate a mere satisfaction of the
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#EDITORIAL COMMENT: You Can Not Stop Diarrhoea By Suturing The Orifice
ZIMBABWE is experiencing what could be termed the worst industrial action by members of the medical fraternity since the birth of Christ. Junior Doctors, Senior Doctors and Registrars have all joined in the strike and nurses will soon be joining in. In 2018 alone, Zimbabwe recorded three major strikes by health personnel which ended after
Read MoreOpen letter To President Elect ED By The CWGH
The New Government must prioritise strengthening of Primary Health Care to achieve Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals Now that the elections are over, the people of Zimbabwe expect the fulfilment of the election manifesto, in which you promised massive improvement in health infrastructure; more health personnel; accessible and affordable medicines; free medical
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Open Letter To President ED
Dear Mr President: I hope this letter finds you well. I also hope that you will take time off your busy schedule considering its election period, to take a glance at my letter. As the election draws nearer, let me wish you the best of luck and let the best man win under a free,
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Lacking sight, one farmer finds his vision
Yamurayi Choruwa, 43, was born partially blind. By Tatenda Rodney Macheka A name given by his parents when they realized his condition,“Yamurayi,” loosely translated from the local dialect, means “a call for help,” and he admits that for many years he spent sleepless nights crying and worrying about himself. According to the Zimbabwe Council for
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Parirenyatwa Turns Up Heat In Health Sector…Its Not Business As Usual
WELL, if there is any man who is having sleepless nights over how he could transform fortunes of the health sector and probably save his job then that man is none other than Honorable Dr David Parirenyatwa, the minister of health and child care. By The Crazy Doctor Parirenyatwa has served as health minister for
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20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness
Fasting has been recognized for its many health benefits dating back to Hippocrates. These benefits extend to everything from better weight management, improved cardiovascular health, healthier blood composition, and better cell recycling, among many others. by Dr. Edward Group DC, NP, DACBN, DCBCN, DABFM Although there is not an abundance of research on fasting in humans,
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Mnangagwa Can Learn One or Two Things From Paul Kagame
ZIMBABWE is currently going through a new political dispensation following the resignation of former President Robert Mugabe who had ruled the country for 37 years, paving way for former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa. By Michael Gwarisa Through out Mugabe’s 37 year rule, Mnanagwa has been his wing man and unarguably his most trusted lieutenant. In
Read MoreInitiate Every Prisoner On Prep Upon Sentencing
By Michael Gwarisa THERE is a raging debate on whether prisoners should be allowed access to condoms during their incarceration period in order to prevent HIV transmission in among prison inmates. According to statistics, male prisons have an HIV prevalence rate of about 24 percent of which much of the infection is believed to be
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