Ministry of health and child care Archives

Woman Relives 12 Year Ordeal With Obstetric Fistula

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

AS an orphan and at age 14, Tendai Chimana (now 40), got into an early child marriage. This occurred after she had dropped out of school in Grade 7 and started working as a house help in Harare since she had relocated from her rural home in Birchenough Bridge, Manicaland. By Michael Gwarisa Some months into her marriage, she conceived and everything was normal. Trouble only came around the third trimester when her husband suggested that she goes and deliver the child in rural Bocha where her aunt resided. It…

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Zim readies incorporation of Cabotegravir into local PrEP guidelines

May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 Kuda Pembere

FOLLOWING the approval for use of Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) in Zimbabwe by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) last year, the country is expected to have incorporated the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines of this long-acting HIV preventive method into its own HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in June. By Kudakwashe Pembere That the WHO guidelines would be incorporated into Zimbabwe’s was revealed by renowned HIV Prevention expert Dr Nyaradzo Mgodi last week in a media science café organized by the Health Communicators Forum (HCF). Zimbabwe is the first African country to…

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Zimbabwe’s Suspected Cholera Burden Nearing 1000 Mark

May 11, 2023 Healthtimes

CHOLERA could become Zimbabwe’s latest healthcare headache as the country continues to record new suspected infections and deaths related to the Diarrhoeal disease. By Staff Reporter This comes amidst indications that the country has to date recorded 800 cumulative suspected Cholera cases and 18 suspected deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), 20 new suspected cholera cases, one suspected death and 23 laboratory confirmed results were reported yesterday. The suspected cases were reported from Budiriro (3), Glenview (2),beitbridge (2), Buhera (4), Mutare Rural (4) and Chimanimani…

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Obesity time bomb for Zim Children

April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

PUBLIC Health experts have warned of an imminent obesity epidemic in Zimbabwean children, owing to multiple changes in the environment that promote high-calorie, poor quality dietary intake and minimal physical activity. By Michael Gwarisa While obesity was singled out as the biggest pending crises, the experts also warned of a rise in other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as mental health disorders among other conditions linked to leading a sedentary lifestyle. In an interview with HealthTimes, Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) Environmental Health Officer, Natasha Muziringa said the new…

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More Mozambican Nationals Troop To Zimbabwe For Cholera Treatment

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

A total 25 cases, out of 121 suspected Cholera cases that have been reported in Zimbabwe to date, are emanating from one village in Mozambique. By Michael Gwarisa The villagers from Kadunje are currently being treated for Cholera at Chiwenga Clinic, Centenary District, Mashonaland Central Province, bordering Mozambique. While the move could exert pressure on Zimbabwe’s healthcare in the face of a looming local Cholera outbreak where eight cases have already been confirmed, Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child (MoHCC) says they cannot turn away patients from seeking treatment regardless…

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French Government supports routine immunization and COVID-19 vaccination in Zimbabwe

March 14, 2023 Healthtimes

WITH World Health Day commemorations slated for April 8, 2023 looming, the Ambassador of France, HE Laurent Chevallier, and the French Regional Counselor for Global Health in Southern Africa, Dr Thomas Mourez, recently had a field visit in Harare assessing how the country is faring in routine immunization. The visit was facilitated by the Ministry of Health and Child Care and UNICEF. By Staff Reporter The visit comes after the French Government contributed 2.5 million USD towards the COVAX facility programme. The funding will strengthen routine immunization and the integration…

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Zimbabwe Launches US$90 Million Health Resilience Fund

January 23, 2023 Michael Gwarisa

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), through support from development and funding partners, has launched the Health Resilience Fund (HRF) worth US$90 Million to support interventions across three main pillars which include ending Preventable Maternal and Child Deaths; Global Health Security; and Health Systems Strengthening. By Michael Gwarisa Funding and development partners to the HRF include the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom (UK) Government, Ireland, Sweden, and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance, as well as the UN agencies UNICEF, UNFPA and WHO. Officiating at the launch which coincided…

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Zimbabwe Invites Retired and Former Nurses and Health Workers Back Into Service

November 9, 2022 Healthtimes

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) through the Health Services Board (HSB) has extended the waiver to reappoint former health workers who need to re-join the service in a bid to fill the gaps that have been arisen as a result of the exodus of skilled personnel. By Staff Reporter Through a circular, HSB Executive Director, Mr Angelbert Mbengwa said the waiver has been extended from the original September Deadline to March 31 2023. Please be advised that the waiver has been extended for a further period of…

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Zim launches new National Eye Health Strategy

November 4, 2022 Kuda Pembere

Zimbabwe has launched its new National Eye Health Strategy to quell the growing burden of eye diseases in the country. By Kudakwashe Pembere Speaking at the official launch at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals on Wednesday, Vice President and Health and Child Care Minister Dr Constantino Chiwenga said this strategy for the period 2021 to 2025 comes at a time when the country is aiming to provide accessible, timely and quality eye services to all, in need of care in Zimbabwe. In addition, my Ministry is calling for additional investments required…

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Iranian Doctors In Zimbabwe For Medical Exchange Visit

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

A delegation of 12 Iranian specialists from various medical disciplines is in the country for an exchange visit, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in the health and medical field between the two countries. By Michael Gwarisa The doctors will be touring health facilities in Bulawayo starting tomorrow and will be in the country for the next two weeks where they will exchange experiences with medical doctors in Zimbabwe’s health institutions. Speaking at the courtesy call on the Office of the Vice President by the 12 member delegation at…

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