Tag: Pamumvuri

HIPH and Pamumvuri Sign MOU

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By Khulumani Sithole. In a significant development, the Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pamumvuri to strengthen evidence-based programing for mental health interventions in Zimbabwe. The partnership thrives to link research and practice in the mental health space, aligning with the country’s efforts to improve public health. The partnership aims to connect research and practical application in the field of mental health, in line with the nation’s endeavors to enhance public health. Addressing Journalist at the conference, the Principal of the Harare…

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Grassroot Soccer Inc, Pamumvuri team up against adolescent mental health issues

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By Kudakwashe Pembere Pamumvuri, a Zimbabwean private voluntary organization which focuses on mental health issues has been selected to implement a Grassroot Soccer Inc (GRS) initiative dubbed MindSkillz, which seeks to alleviate mental health challenges bedeviling adolescents in the country. The project will be piloted in Bulawayo and Harare metropolitan provinces targeting 3 750 adolescents. Speaking during the launch, GRS Partnerships Programs Manager Ms Happy Ncube said Pamumvuri is going to be their implementing partner in this project. The project is also being implemented in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa…

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Parents Of Children Battling Drug & Substance Abuse Urged To Be Patient

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INASMUCH as parents or guardians are at the receiving end of shame, guilt, and embarrassment when their children are taking harmful drugs and substances, it is important for them to be patient and supportive to fight drugs and substance abuse. By Kuda Pembere This was said during a Parents taking charge against drugs and alcohol abuse workshop on Saturday. In separate interviews, it emerged that parents or guardians needed to be less judgmental of their children. Ms Jacqueline Rugayo from Seed Foundation who organized the event said the battle against…

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Zim losing US$163 million to mental health disorders per year

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Lack of support for mental health issues is costing Zimbabwe US$163 million annually, a leading psychologist said on Wednesday noting more money could be saved if funding or investment in interventions is availed by Government, private sector and technical funders. By Kudakwashe Pembere Speaking on the sidelines of the Abused Substances Diagnostics and Management (ASDM) launch, Dr Gwatirera Javangwe in the Department of Applied Psychology at the University of Zimbabwe told HealthTimes the country is losing a lot of money due to the huge burden of mental health issues. “Currently…

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