U.S. Embassy Warns Against Using Pregnancy to Secure U.S. Visas Through Birth Citizenship
By HealthTimes Breifs  The U.S. Embassy has issued a stern warning to visa applicants, cautioning against using travel visas primarily to give birth in the United States for the purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for their child. In a message shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the embassy stated that consular officers would
Read MoreHouse of Arts Association Uses Art To Tackle Mental Health Issues in Youths
A Youth-led community movement, House Of Arts Association has created a platform to raise awareness and combat mental health issues through art. By Nthokozo Gudu The organization believes that through art, the highest expression of self, an individual can rediscover themselves, free themselves, hence creating a world that heals everyone in any way possible, in
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Zimbabwe Without Landmines: A Crucial Step Towards Development
LYING dormant until triggered by a victim and intended to incapacitate, landmines maim civilians and render vast tracks of land unusable. Â Mines and unexploded ordnance leave a terrible legacy of war, long after the guns have fallen silent. Â Hidden from sight, they continue to kill and injure innocent civilians going about their daily lives, especially
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#COVID-19: Veteran journalist shares practical tips for pandemic coverage
VETERAN journalism, Bill Hinchberger shared practical steps that journalists can use when covering pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday. In a webinar conducted via Zoom last Tuesday, Pasis based Hinchberger implored journalists to turn to journalism basics when confronted with challenges that come with novel situations such as pandemics. (Click HERE To access
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US Gvt To Scale Up Cervical Cancer Screening In Zim
THE United States Government (USD) says it will now support cervical cancer screening activities in Zimbabwe amidst indications that the disease has of late been the leading cause of death in women i over the past few years. By Michael Gwarisa According to national statistics, Cervical cancer kills not less than 2000 women annually. Speaking
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HealthTimes Reporter Wins National HIV/AIDS Reporting Award
THE United States Embassy, through support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) recognised four Zimbabwean Journalists for outstanding contribution to HIV and AIDS reporting in Zimbabwe. By Kudakwashe Pembere Speaking during the awards ceremony, Jennifer Savage, Charge d, Affairs at the United States Embassy said the awards are a symbol of
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U.S. Government Committed To Ending TB In Zimbabwe
By HealthTimes Reporter The United States government health agency, Centre For Disease Control (CDC) says is committed to assist Zimbabwe in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB) Infections  and called for  increased collaboration among private and public health organisations to sustain efforts that accelerate progress in preventing the spread of tuberculosis (TB) among health care workers. Addressing
Read MoreMen Critical in promoting gender equality- US Embassy
Staff Reporter MEN have a critical role to play in facilitating gender equality in the media as the situation benefits both sexes, a United States Embassy official has said. Briefing a discussion session facilitated by Paradoka a woman’s initiative established to provide a platform for women journalists, Sizani Weza a Media Specialist with the United
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U.S. to promote art & health at HIFA
By Health Times Reporter THE United States Embassy has announced that it will continue with its partnership with the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) as a way of promoting arts and health. The partnership will see the US Embassy providing a platform for its partners to reach out to the public through a
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