Journalists Critical In ART Adherence Information Dissemination
Journalists have been identified as an important vehicle in communicating and raising awareness around Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence, a top government official has said. By Patricia Mashiri recently in Chinhoyi Speaking during a National AIDS Council (NAC) media workshop aimed at informing capacitating Journalists on HIV/AIDS reporting, Dr John Mangwiro, the Deputy Minister of Health
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Men Should Constantly Screen For Prostate Cancer: Dr Mangwiro
DEPUTY Minister of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Dr JohnMangwiro has urged men to adopt a culture of getting checked for prostate cancer so as to improve the risk of developing severe cancer due to late diagnosis and treatment. By Patricia Mashiri According available data, men have a poor health seeking behavior and most men
Read MoreZim Vaccination Momentum Fading After Easing Of Lockdown
THE relaxation of COVID-19 containment measures over the past two weeks and the downgrading of the lockdown restrictions from level 4 to level 2 have resulted in the reduction in daily COVID-19 vaccination numbers, a development experts fear could work against the country’s target of attaining herd immunity by December 2021. By Patricia Mashiri and
Read MoreZimbabwe Prepared For Oncoming Malaria Season
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) says plans to fight Malaria ahead of the oncoming rainy season were at an advanced stage. Staff Reporter Speaking during a question-and-answer session in Parliament, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr John Mangwiro said they had already procured the requisite drugs and other equipment. Yes
Read MoreCDC Ranks Zimbabwe As low COVID-19 Risk Destination
THE United States of America Centers for Disease and Control (US’s CDC) has recognized Zimbabwe as one of the top countries among other African countries that have effectively implemented COVID-19 prevention measures. SOURCE: Ministry Of Health Speaking during the handover ceremony to the Ministry of Health and Child Care by New Avakash International Dr John
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Sinopharm Suits Zimbabwe’s Cold Chain Capacity
UNLIKE other COVID-19 vaccines that were developed using the Messenger Ribonucleic Acids (M-RNA) technology, vaccines manufactured using a killed/inactivated virus such as the Sinopharm, Sinovac and COVAXIN currently being administered in Zimbabwe do not require expensive subzero cold-chain infrastructure. By Michael Gwarisa The messenger RNA technology was deployed in the Pfizer, Mordena and other vaccines,
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Ministry of Health Launches COVID-19 Booth
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has launched a COVID-19 booth in Epworth, as part of its efforts to bridge the information gap so to limit the spread of misinformation around COVID-19. By Michael Gwarisa Launching the COVID-19 Booth, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister, Dr John Mangwiro said the impact of the
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TelOne, NetOne Partner To Refurbish Sally Mugabe Hospital Ward
 TELONE in partnership with mobile network operator, NetOne have combined efforts to refurbish and fully equip a ward at Sally Mugabe Hospital (formally Harare Hospital), a move that is set to improve service delivery at the health institution. By Michael Gwarisa Officiating at the Ward Handover Ceremony, First Lady, Mai Auxilia Mnangagwa said the gesture
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UNICEF Zim In Major COVID-19 & Immunization Cold Chain Donation
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) today received a consignment consisting of 968 solar direct driven refrigeration towards Zimbabwe’s expanded program on immunization and 134 Oxygen Concentrators in support of Zimbabwe’s fight against COVID-19. By Michael Gwarisa The delivery is part of the Health Development Fund (HDF) that is managed by UNECEF while
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#JUSTIN: Blood Coupon Facility Suspension Lifted…As Gvt Pays ZW$43 Million To NBSZ
THE National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has confirmed receipt of an amount to the tune of  ZW$43.5 Million from treasury from an outstanding bill of ZW$125, 710, 200 Million, a move which is likely to ease operational constraints bedeviling the blood bank. By Michael Gwarisa The NBSZ had recently written to all public health
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