Government wraps up MCAZ’s legal instruments
Government says it is winding up the validation of legislations meant to bring the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) closer to its desired target of achieving the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) Maturity Level 3. By Kudakwashe Pembere The WHO’s assessment of regulatory authorities is based on the ‘ Global Benchmarking
Read MoreMinistry of Health To Set Up Ambulance Services Directorate
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), has hinted on plans to establish a directory of ambulances that will see services being expanded to other hard to reach jurisdictions in a bid to strengthen the health sector’s emergency response capacity By Michael Gwarisa Briefing delegates during a donation of eight ambulances from the United
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Diabetic People Should Get Vaccinated Says Experts
DIABETES specialist and Health and Child Care Deputy Minister, Dr John Mangwiro has urged people with the diabetic condition to embrace vaccination so as to prevent COVID-19 infection as well as avoid critical illness and even death. By Patricia Mashiri His call comes as a response to growing concerns by people with diabetes and other
Read MoreZimbabwe Receives 2 Million More Vaccine Dosses From China
A total 2 million more doses of the Sinovac vaccine have arrived from China. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking soon after arrival of vaccines, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube said over 4 Million doses of vaccines have been received in the country every since the Vaccination program commenced in February this year.  The
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Zimbabwe Launches Private Sector COVID-19 Vaccination Program
A Private Sector COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, an initiative to assist Government in its mass vaccination drive, has been launched in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa The program will assist in halting the rapid spread of COVID-19 by achieving herd immunity through having at least 60% of the population vaccinated against COVID-19. Under Zimbabwe’s Private Sector COVID-19
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Extensive Vaccination Set For Vic Falls
GOVERNMENT has announced plans for a widespread vaccination exercise in the country’s tourism capital, Victoria Falls in a move that is set to ensure a safe tourist destination. Staff Reporter Victoria Falls has a population of 109,660 and is currently the country’s biggest tourism hub. Dr John Mangwiro, the Deputy Minister of Health and Child
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ZNNP+ Launches Five Year Strategic Plan To Enhance Communities Response To HIV
THE Zimbabwe National Network for People Living with HIV (ZNNP+) has launched a strategic plan which is set to guide their work as well as intensify communities capacity to respond to HIV at community level. By Michael Gwarisa Officiating at the strategic plan launch event which also coincided with the annual Candlelight Memorial to honor
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World Diabetes Day: Nurses Critical In Screening And Management Of Diabetes
TODAY, Zimbabwe and the international community observes the World Diabetes Day to raise awareness around the chronic illness. To mark this important day, the Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Health and Child Care have provided a three-day screening campaign for Gweru residents, with the support from the Zimbabwe Diabetes Association and the World
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