Tag: Professor Jean-Marie Dangou

Media a key ally in promoting health for all- WHO Rep

Michael Gwarisa

WORLD Health Organisation Zimbabwe country Representative, Professor Jean Marie Dangou has emphasized the need for media to collaborate with stakeholders in the healthcare sector in order to create an informed society. By Michael Gwarisa He said this while welcoming health Journalists and members of the Health Communicators Forum (HCF) in Zimbabwe to a Media Science Café on COVID-19 that was held at the WHO Offices in Harare. It is also pleasing to know that there is a group of dedicated health journalists in Zimbabwe. This makes it easier for coordination…

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Health Ministry receives cholera medication and consumables from WHO

Kuda Pembere

The Ministry of Health and Child Care Friday received from the World Health Organization (WHO) a consignment of cholera medical equipment, medication, and some sundries for use in the fight against the epidemic which has to date seen over 300 cases recorded in Zimbabwe. By Kuda Pembere Also donated was a motor vehicle for use in the battle against mental health disorders in the country. The handover ceremony was held at the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm)’s mega-warehouse. The Health and Child Care Ministry Permanent Secretary Air Commodore Jasper Chimedza lauded…

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Zim Global Fund Indaba Spotlights Triple Threat Of HIV,TB and NCDs

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE is currently meeting other African countries in Harare for the Global Fund Regional workshop to support countries with integrating NCDs and mental health into their funding request proposals to the Global Fund. By Michael Gwarisa The three day meeting is being attended by delegates from Ministries of Health from the African region, partners, and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) from Ghana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Various speakers who during the official opening day concured that while there have been huge investments towards HIV, TB and malaria response through…

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World Health Organization Turns 75, Commemorates World Health Day with Renewed Commitment to Health for All

Michael Gwarisa

This World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Established in 1948 by countries around the world, WHO’s mission is to promote health, ensure global safety, and serve the vulnerable, with the ultimate goal of achieving the highest level of health and well-being for all. By Own Correspondent With a presence in over 150 offices and working with 194 Member States across six regions.  At the heart of #healthforall is the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), where people can have access to affordable, equitable,…

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Japan commits more than half a million US dollars to boost Zim Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia Care Services

Healthtimes

The Japanese Government has committed USD 633,975 to strengthen access to safe, timely and affordable Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia (SOA) care services in Manicaland and Matabeleland North Provinces. By Own Correspondent The project will be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). The funding from the Japanese Government will support SOA care services for everyone in need of care at all levels. It will also build the capacity of critical specialist health workers providing SOA services in Zimbabwe, provide…

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