Tag: ZADHR

Gvt’s Response To Doctors Strike Ruthless and Illegal- ZADHR

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GOVERNMENT  and medical practitioners should speedily negotiate and return the health sector to normalcy  so as to to end the unnecessary loss of lives, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR)  has warned. HealthTimes Reporter The call comes hot on the heels of an abrupt suspension of more than 500 junior doctors who commenced a strike which today marks its 27th day citing poor living and working conditions which have been exacerbated by poor remuneration and lack of medicines and hospital equipment. In a statement, ZADHR said it…

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#BREAKING: Gvt Given 72 Hour Ultimatum To Resolve Drug Crisis

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THE Zimbabwean government risks being dragged to court should it fail the address the prevailing drug and essential drugs crisis which has seen most pharmacies and pharmaceutical retailers closing shops, putting millions of lives at risk.   By Michael Gwarisa Through a statement, the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) said the ministry of finance and economic development and the RBZ should announce measures that will urgently put to an end the prevailing crisis. “The Board of the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) met and…

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ZADHR To Deploy Doctors To Monitor Cholera Situation

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THE Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) says it will be deploying various teams comprosing of medical doctors to monitor the Cholera situation which has already claimed five lives in Glenview while more than 20 are still being hospitalized. HealthTimes Reporter In a statement, ZADHR, implored government to urgently work towards establish a Cholera task-force that will comprehensively come up with actionable plans to deal with the resurgence of diarrheal illnesses in Zimbabwe. ” The ZADHR is deeply concerned with the recent cholera outbreak in Harare and other…

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Chiwenga’s Decision Illegal and Dangerous- ZADHR/ZLHR

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THE decision by Vice President, Retired General Constantine Chiwenga to fire all striking nurses is not only irresponsible but dangerous to Zimbabwe’s health sector, top human health right organisations have said. By Michael Gwarisa In a joint Press statement by the Zimbabwe Association for Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) and the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR),they condemned the recent action taken by VP Chiwenga saying it will have a negative bearing on the welfare of people who have now been left at the mercy of inexperienced nurses and spent…

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Enhance Access to Healthcare and Support for Marginalised Communities-ZADHR

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The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has called on government and institutions offering services to prioritse indigent and marginalized communities to ensure equity in enjoyment of health services. In their World Health Day statement, ZADHR said health was a basic human right which should be accessible to every citizen regardless of background. hr “The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHRjoins the world in commemorating World Health Day 2018. This year’s theme is ‘Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere (Health for All)’. As the world continues to strive…

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Stop Abusing Health Sector To Score Cheap Political Goals- ZADHR Warns

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THE Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has warned politicians against using the dire situation beveling the health sector to score cheap political millage. By Michale Gwarisa Ever since Zimbabwe changed its head of state in November 2017, the health sector has been under massive ambush from  high profiled politicians who been  taking turns to make hospital visits, giving donations and freebies in the company of cameras and media all in the name of building a name for themselves. In a statement, the ZADHR national executive warned against…

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