JICA Offers Technical Support To Zim Hospitals Management Systems

THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is currently providing technical support to enhance management of healthcare facilities across the country with the aim of catapulting Zimbabwe towards attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC). By Michael Gwarisa The support by JICA and the support by Japan to Zimbabwe’s healthcare industry is part of efforts by the Asian country to enhance cooperation with Zimbabwe and improve access to healthcare services for the majority of Zimbabweans. Speaking at handover ceremony of healthcare equipment in Harare recently, Ambassador of Japan to Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Mr…

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Japan Gifts Harare Children Hospital USD2, 75 million Grant

THE Japanese Government has given a USD2, 75 million grant for the procurement of medical consumables and equipment at Harare Children’s Hospital. By Kudakwashe Pembere Speaking at the signing ceremony between Zimbabwe and Japan of exchange of notes, Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said this support to revamp the hospital will assist in reducing the infant mortality rate as well as improving healthcare to mothers and their children. “Through the exchange of notes we are signing today, the government of japan  will be supporting the government in equipping Harare Children…

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JICA Improves Zim’s HIV/AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation Skills

JAPAN International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Resident Representative Mr Shumon Yoshiara says the Strengthening Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity  for HIV/AIDS response programs were a resounding success and has manged to compile data that will go a long way in answering HIV related question in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa In Kadoma Speaking during the Final Workshop where data experts were presenti9ng their findings from the project, Mr  Yoshiara said the project which was birthed by bilateral relations between the government of Zimbabwe and Japan had gone a long way in building capacity…

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