Tag: CIMAS

Cimas Haemodialysis Centre Achieves Over 90% Patient Recovery Rate

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The Cimas Haemodialysis Centre has reported an impressive patient recovery rate of over 90%, reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality renal care. Specializing in the treatment of kidney-related conditions, the clinic attributes this success to state-of-the-art equipment, highly trained medical professionals, and personalized treatment plans. This milestone underscores Cimas’ dedication to improving healthcare outcomes for individuals battling kidney disease in Zimbabwe. Speaking during a media tour to commemorate World Kidney Day 2025, Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Vuli Ndlovu, highlighted the growing burden of…

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Zimbabwean Innovators Win Cimas Healthathon with Epilepsy Monitoring App

Michael Gwarisa

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 University of Zimbabwe, and Lincoln Casette, an Electronics Engineering graduate from the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT), took the spotlight as the grand prize winner at the 2024 Cimas Healthathon. Epilepsy, a neurological disorder…

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CIMAS Health Group Expands Service Provision Into Tertiary Care

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Vuli Ndlovu has said the year 2023 was a busy one as they moved ahead valiantly with the healthcare strategy rollout expanding their service provision scope from primary care into tertiary care. Mr Ndlovu made the remarks on Thursday in his address at the 79th edition of Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Members of Cimas Medical Aid Society at Borrowdale Office Park in Harare. During the year under review, (2023) the Group commissioned nine units across five disciplines and in…

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NDS1 blueprint falls on the collaboration between private sector and Gvt 

Michael Gwarisa

 By Staff Reporter Cimas Health Group Chief Executive Officer Vulindlela Lester Ndlovu has said the success of the government’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) blueprint falls squarely on the private sector working together with the government.  Mr Ndlovu made the remarks on Wednesday addressing guests at the International Business Conference 2024 which is part of the weeklong Zimbabwe International Trade   in Bulawayo.  For the second year running, Cimas Health Group is the platinum sponsor for the ZITF International Business Conference. Our wish list for our industry, consistent with this year’s…

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CIMAS rolls out smoking cessation program to help those trying to quit smoking

Michael Gwarisa

IN a bid to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with smoking combustible cigarettes, CIMAS Medical Aid Society has rolled out a three month long smoking cessation program to allow smokers to gradually quit smoking. By Michael Gwarisa The program is covered under CIMAS Medical Aid drug and substance abuse rehabilitation package and will see smokers accessing nicotine through patches that deliver nicotine without combustion or burning. Speaking during a virtual meeting to mark World Drug and Substance Abuse Awareness day, Tinashe Katikiti, Highlands Wellness Clinical Psychologist and General Manager said…

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Zimbabwe Launches Private Sector COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Michael Gwarisa

A Private Sector COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, an initiative to assist Government in its mass vaccination drive, has been launched in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa The program will assist in halting the rapid spread of COVID-19 by achieving herd immunity through having at least 60% of the population vaccinated against COVID-19. Under Zimbabwe’s Private Sector COVID-19 Vaccination initiative, the vaccines were acquired through government and will be dispensed through Cimas clinics countrywide. Officiating at launch of the Private Sector COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, Health and Child Care Deputy Ministry, Dr John Mangwiro…

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Say Good Bye To Fake COVID-19 Certificates Headache, CIMAS QR CODE Is The Real Deal

Michael Gwarisa

IMAGINE getting to Robert Mugabe International Airport (formerly Harare Int Airport), bags packed and ready to travel only to be told that your COVID-19 test certificate is invalid and you can’t go beyond the security checkpoint. Heart rending, isn’t it? The golden rule of thumb is never to do shortcuts and use reputable COVID-19 testing centers before traveling. Issues of COVID-19 tests certificates fraud have been on an increase over the past few months as travelers try to bypass testing processes.  In January this year, a number of travelers were…

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More Than 20 CIMAS Employees Test Positive For COVID-19, Company Closes All Walk-in Services

Michael Gwarisa

AT least 22 CIMAS Medical Aid  employees have tested positive for COVID-19, a move which has pushed CIMAS to close all Medical Aid walk in centres. By Michael Gwarisa One of the company’s receptionist tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday this week, prompting a random testing session which unearthed the other 21 cases. CIMAS Medical Aid Chief Executive Officer Mr Vulindlela Ndlovu said in a statement that contact tracing and testing subsequently revealed that other members of staff had been exposed to the virus as they had been in the…

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#BREAKING: CIMAS Receptionist Tests Positive For COVID-19

Michael Gwarisa

A CIMAS Medical Aid receptionist has tested positive for COVID-19 during  the organisation’s  routine and random testing. By Michael Gwarisa The staffer tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday the 16 July 2020 and contact tracing and testing subsequently revealed that other members of staff had been exposed to the virus as they had been in the same work area with the staff member who had tested positive. The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr Vulindlela L. Ndlovu said though a CIMAS Bulletin that the case was subsequently handed over to…

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#BREAKING: Cimas Announces Cover For COVID-19 Positive Members

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CIMAS Medical Aid Society has announced that it will provide any of its members who test positive for COVID-19 with medical aid cover for subsequent treatment and clearance tests at the end of their treatment. By Kuda Pembere The cover, which is subject to the benefit levels provided for in the member’s medical aid package, includes admission to any hospital approved for COVID-19 patients, treatment in an intensive care unit within the hospital, all prescription drugs in and out of hospital and up to three clearance tests, in line with…

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