Zimbabwe Dismantles 31 Drug Bases as Nearly 3 000 Suspects Are Taken to Court
Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has intensified its fight against drug and substance abuse, with authorities dismantling 31 drug bases, arraigning nearly 3 000 suspects before the courts, and expanding rehabilitation and youth empowerment programmes across the country. Presenting an update during a recent Cabinet briefing, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri said the government, through the Zimbabwe National Committee on
Read MoreGweru Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Mutoriro Use
By Staff Reporter A 49-year-old medical doctor based in Gweru appeared before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court for possession and alleged use of crystal meth, locally known as mutoriro. Dr. Farikayi Manjeya, a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist was charged alongside Tafara Chigoya (28), Kudakwashe Godknows Mutata (29), and Tariro Pambwa (35). Police, according to the
Read MoreParents Of Children Battling Drug & Substance Abuse Urged To Be Patient
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
Read MoreRegional Psychosocial Support Forum Kicks Off
THE 6th Edition of the Psychosocial Support Forum (PPS Forum), a hybrid meeting in which discussions are being held both virtually and physically, commenced today with a Children’s Forum ahead of the adult event to be held next week from 13 to 15 October. By Michael Gwarisa The pre-adult forum saw children from 13 countries
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Zim Team Takes Community Mental Health Model To Rwanda and Liberia
THE Friendship Bench after successful adoption in the United States of America (USA) and other African countries expects to scale up their model to Rwanda and Liberia. By Kudakwashe Pembere The Friendship Bench project funded by Grand Challenges Canada developed a low-cost, task-sharing initiative to train village and community health workers to deliver a basic
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