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Health workers to go on strike

Healthtimes

ZIMBABWE’S Health Apex Council says health workers in the public sector will as of Monday be on strike noting their grievances are not being addressed. By Kuda Pembere Some of the grievances are closure of negotiation space, failure to provide meaningful cost of living adjustment and failure to review the Regrading System. In a letter to the Health Service Board (HSB), the Zimbabwe Health Apex Council (ZHAC) which represents several health workers unions said they arrived at this decision following a meeting held today. “Following our meeting on the 17th…

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Pharmacists Welcome New Health Professions Act Amendment

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE’S Pharmaceutical industry says the new amendments to the Health Professions Act will set the tone for both local and foreign direct investment into the local pharmaceutical industry. By Michael Gwarisa Cabinet recently announced that they had considered and approved the Principles for the Amendment of 124 of the Health Professions Act [Chapter 27:19], which were presented by the Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Constantino Chiwenga. The amendment will repeal the entire section 124 (2) (a) of the Health Professions Act with a view to…

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India, WHO Donates Ambulances To Zimbabwe

Patricia Mashiri

THE Indian government together with World Health Organization have donated ambulances to the government of Zimbabwe in a bid to improve the quality of the health system in the country. By Patricia Mashiri In his acceptance speech, Vice President and the Minister of Health, Constantino Chiwenga thanked both the Indian government and the World Health Organization for the donation of 20 ambulances and a consignment of medical equipment. In a clear showcase of the sound diplomatic relations that exist between our two countries , the government of India through its…

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