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HIPH and Pamumvuri Sign MOU

Healthtimes

By Khulumani Sithole. In a significant development, the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pamumvuri to strengthen evidence-based programing for mental health interventions in Zimbabwe. The partnership thrives to link research and practice in the mental health space, aligning with the country’s efforts to improve public health. The partnership aims to connect research and practical application in the field of mental health, in line with the nation’s endeavors to enhance public health. Addressing Journalist at the conference, the Principal of the Harare…

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Make measles vaccination mandatory for Mapostori Children -VP Chiwenga told

Michael Gwarisa

HEALTH Policy and Public Health experts have advised health and child care Minister, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to act with speed and make measles vaccination mandatory in children from apostolic sects. By Michael Gwarisa This call comes in the midst of a sharp increase in new measles cases and deaths mainly in children between the ages 6 to 16 from apostolic religious sects, a development that has prompted government to activate the country’s Civil Protection Unit Act. Speaking to HealthTimes, Health Law Policy Expert, Mr Tinashe Mundawarara said the country’s…

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Zim Health Journalists Accomplish Public Health Course

Michael Gwarisa

THE first cohort of Zimbabwean health Journalists have successfully attained certificates in Public Health and Health Communication with one of the country’s leading Public Health training institutions, the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH). By Michael Gwarisa A total 14 Health Journalists from different media houses, who are also members of the Health Communicators Forum in Zimbabwe (HCF) enrolled for the one week long course and covered an array of modules. Some of the courses covered include,  Introduction to Epidemiology, Health Financing, Health Systems, Human Resources, Primary Health Care Policies…

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