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Merck Once-Daily ARV Pill Could Reach Market Soon
Michael Gwarisa In a move that could significantly reduce pill burden and improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved a new once-daily pill developed by Merck & Co. for adults living with HIV-1 who are already virologically suppressed. The pill is intended to replace a patient’s existing
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Zimbabwean Company Launches Drone Technology to Deliver Medicines and Blood Products
Michael Gwarisa Drone Solutions, a local logistics company, has introduced drone technology to deliver medicines, blood and blood products, among other essential health commodities, across Zimbabwe. The move is set to address gaps in the healthcare supply chain while tackling persistent challenges such as poor road networks and transport-related delays. It is also expected to
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Imperial College London Brings AI for Healthcare Training to Zimbabwe
Michael Gwarisa A team from Imperial College London has travelled to Zimbabwe to deliver an intensive training programme aimed at strengthening the use of machine learning in healthcare, as global efforts grow to harness artificial intelligence for improved health outcomes. The three day course, titled Machine Learning for Health Applications, was held in Harare from
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A Speculative Exploration of the CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin Peptide Blend
Within contemporary peptide research, combinations of signal-modulating molecules are increasingly conceptualized as coordinated frameworks rather than isolated agents. Among these, the pairing of CJC-1295, a growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) analog, with Ipamorelin, a ghrelin receptor–selective secretagogue, has drawn sustained theoretical interest. Research indicates that this blend may offer a unique window into pulsatile endocrine signaling,
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Parirenyatwa Hospital Commissions New Heart Bypass Machine, Boosts Open Heart Surgery in Zimbabwe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiEVMblYRrw  Michael Gwarisa In a major step toward improving the quality of cardiac care and reducing turnaround times for open heart surgeries in Zimbabwe, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has commissioned a new heart bypass machine, also known as a heart lung machine. The brand new Stöckert S5 heart lung machine was procured by the
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Zimbabwe Makes History as First African Nation to Launch Parenting Mobile App
Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has become the first African country to roll out a parenting mobile application designed as a one-stop digital resource offering reliable, expert advice on child health, safety and development to families nationwide. The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with UNICEF and with support from the Embassy of Japan in
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Zimbabwean Innovators Win Cimas Healthathon with Epilepsy Monitoring App
By Michael Gwarisa Two young Zimbabweans have embarked on a mission to transform the nation’s healthcare landscape with a new digital tool, the Epi App. The innovation aims to provide real-time monitoring for epilepsy patients, potentially reducing the life-altering risks associated with the disorder. The mobile application, developed by Munashe Dube, a Bioengineering student at the
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Zimbabwe Medical Doctor Launches ColpoPen, An AI Tool To Screen Cervical Cancer
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe continues to lose over 1,000 women to cervical cancer annually, with data showing that an estimated 3,043 women are diagnosed with the disease each year. Despite this grim reality, access to screening services for women in Zimbabwe remains a challenge due to a myriad of factors, including lack of knowledge and awareness,
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Cimas MEDLABS introduces advanced genetic testing services
By Staff Reporter THE country’s top provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services, Cimas Medlabs has added the advanced genetic testing service on its procedures marking a significant milestone in the provision of cutting-edge healthcare solutions in Zimbabwe. As one of the leading medical laboratories in the country, Cimas Medlabs provides a wide range of pathology
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Africa CDC Establishes Platform To Boost Manufacturing Of Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics in Africa
By Michael Gwarisa The Africa Centres for Diseases Control (Africa CDC), has established a new system, the Platform for Harmonised Africa Health Products Manufacturing (PHAHP), that will see the continent coordinating the manufacturing of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, a top Africa CDC official has said. While the continent has already made inroads regarding local manufacturing of
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