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Govt Teaches Nurses Sign Language

Michael Gwarisa

By Daniel Phiri GOVERNMENT says it has been teaching some nurses sign language; though on a small scale with a view to ensure the deaf and dumb are better able to access health services. People living with various disabilities especially those with hearing impairment have difficulties communicating with health workers at various institutions across the country. This

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Health Act Should Legalise Health Centre Committees- CWGH

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa  COMMUNITY Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director Itai Josh Rusike says the new Public Health Act (PHA) should recognise Health Centre Committees (HCCs) as legal entities as they are a critical tool in enhancing Primary Health Care services. In an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of a Media Engagement of

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Public Health Bill almost in Cabinet: Dr. Gwinji

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter HEALTH and Child Care Permanent Secretary Dr. Gerald Gwinji has told Parliament that the much awaited Public Health Bill is set to be submitted to Cabinet this Thursday (22 June 2017). The Bill which is seeking to replace the current 1978 Public Health Act suffered many delays along the way from both

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