Dr Nonhlanhla Zwangobani Appointed New ZACH Executive Director
Ntokozo Gudu The Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals (ZACH) has appointed Dr Nonhlanhla Zwangobani as its new Executive Director. Her appointment follows the retirement of Mrs Vuyelwa Chitimbire, who has served the organisation for 25 years. The announcement was made through ZACH’s official Facebook page. “Her leadership transformed ZACH from a small local organisation into
Read MoreOne Stop Centres as Key Accelerators Towards Zimbabwe’s Progress To End AIDS By 2030
Women and girls who experience Gender Based Violence (GBV) are at high risk of contracting HIV. According to UN Women, GBV is a risk factor for HIV infection, and a consequence of stigma. Addressing violence and gender inequality is therefore essential to ending the AIDS epidemic and protecting the human rights of all people to
Read MoreZACH Urges Government To Support Pregnant Teens
PARENTS are finding the toll of teen mothers heavy hence the need for Government to at least chip in with material support. By Nthokozo Gudu Zimbabwe is battling the scourge of teen pregnancies with civil society organisations advocating for access to sexual and reproductive health services. Addressing journalists at the press conference SASA Programme coordinator
Read MoreZACH Rallies Media to Amplify Voices of Adolescents Girls and women at risk of GBV
NEW HIV infections being recorded in Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe could be linked to harmful practices such as Gender Based Violence (GBV), Child Marriages and sexual abuse obtaining in the country, the Zimbabwe Association of Church related Hospitals (ZACH) has warned. By Michael Gwarisa UNAIDS data shows that Adolescent Girls and
Read MoreSASA Project Records Gains from Partnering Chiefs in Ending Sexual and Gender Based Violence against Women and Girls
WHILE Chiefs have traditionally been blamed for preserving harmful cultural practices that perpetuate abuse of women and girls, the SASA project being implemented by the Zimbabwe Association of Church related Hospitals (ZACH) has managed to rope in chiefs and other traditional leaders as allies in ending Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in communities. By
Read MoreMale Involvement Component Slows Down PrEP Uptake In Zimbabwe
POOR health seeking behavior by males, coupled with the patriarchal nature of society has slowed down the uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in Zimbabwe. By Michael Gwarisa PrEP is the use of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs by HIV-uninfected persons to prevent the acquisition of HIV before exposure to HIV. Most oral PrEP pills contain a combination
Read MoreHIV Positive Women Urged To Regularly Screen For Cervical Cancer
THE Zimbabwe Association of Church Related Hospitals (ZACH) has warned that women living with HIV were more prone to cervical cancer and therefore should get screened more frequently. By Patricia Mashiri Speaking during Cervical cancer and HIV and the impact of COVID-19 on screening services virtual meeting, HIV Positive Women Urged To Regularly Screen For
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Faith and Community Initiative Launched To Accelerate Attainment Of HIV Epidemic Control In Zimbabwe
THE Faith and Community Initiative (FCI) project, a programme which is aimed at scaling-up community and faith responses, which are central to achieving the 95–95–95 global treatment target and the PEPFAR goals focusing on impact, efficiency, sustainability, partnership, and human rights. By Michael Gwarisa The initiative is being supported by PEPFAR and USAID and the
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