NAC Hands Over Blood and Renal Units to Parirenyatwa Hospital
By Michael Gwarisa The National AIDS Council (NAC) has officially handed over two critical health projects, a Family Blood Bank and a Renal Diagnostic Unit, to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, in a move set to boost the quality of healthcare services in Zimbabwe. Speaking at the
Read MoreNational AIDS Council Holds 2023 AGM, Sets Sights on 2030 HIV Targets
By Michael Gwarisa The National AIDS Council (NAC) on Thursday held its long-awaited Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2023, following a year-long hiatus after the dissolution of the previous board. The AGM, which had been delayed throughout 2024, marked a significant turning point in NAC’s operations as the newly appointed board seeks to restore momentum
Read MoreZimbabwe’s NAC Boosts Lifesaving Kidney Care for People Living with HIV
By Michael Gwarisa In a landmark move, the National AIDS Council (NAC) has stepped in to support Zimbabwe’s growing renal care burden, particularly for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), by funding essential dialysis services at Parirenyatwa Hospital. The intervention comes amid growing concern about the hidden epidemic of kidney failure among people on lifelong antiretroviral
Read MoreICASA To Proceed As Planned…Cholera Outbreak Under Control
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) says they have identified most cases and initiated patients on Cholera treatment and care, allaying any fears of a full-blown cholera outbreak of the proportions of 2008/09. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has been recording sporadic and isolated cases of Cholera mostly in rural communities and some peri-urban
Read MoreZimbabwe To Use Dual Prevention Pill That Protects Against HIV Infection and Unintended Pregnancy
In a bid to widen HIV prevention and contraceptive options for women and girls, Zimbabwe could be adopting a revolutionary Dual Prevention Pill (DPP), in the not so distant future. By Michael Gwarisa The Dual Prevention Pill adds to the list of other Biomedical HIV prevention tools Zimbabwe has adopted over the past few years
Read MoreRising HIV treatment failure in Zimbabwe: A stitch in time could save nine
“Veld fires start from glowing ash: The numbers dismissed today as small, can offset the gains made in the national HIV response in the near future.” By Catherine Murombedzi (Internews Health Journalism Network, Mercury Phoenix Trust HIV/AIDS 2023 Fellowship) ZIMBABWE should set aside domestic financial resources to deal with the rising number of people living
Read MoreZimbabwe ICASA Preparations Reach Crescendo
With about nine months to go to this year’s edition of the International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa (ICASA), the event’s director Dr Luc Bodea says he is impressed by the progress Zimbabwe has made already with regards to preparations. By Kuda Pembere Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the on-going International
Read MoreNAC in major cancer fundraising boost
The National AIDS Council has intensified the drive to fight cervical cancer as part of its broader effort to contain new HIV infections and end AIDS by 2030. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking in an interview with HealthTimes on the sidelines of the this year’s eventful Zimbabwe Ladies Golf Union Stroke Play Golf Tournament, NAC Chief
Read MoreNAC unveils World Aids Day 2022 Theme, Song and Logo
The National AIDS Council (NAC) on Wednesday unveiled the theme, logo and song ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day commemorations to be held on December 1, 2022. Addressing the press, NAC chief executive officer Dr Benard Madzima said this year’s commemorations will be held in Marondera. “Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen. It is my
Read MoreCondoms “Too Small” For Some Zimbabwean Men says MP
MUFAKOSE Legislator, Honorable Susan Matsunga has asked government, the National AIDS Council (NAC) and all partners involved in the procurement and distribution of condoms to consider the size of sexual organs for some Zimbabwean men whenever they place orders from manufactures overseas. By Michael Gwarisa She made these remarks during a question and answer session
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