Zimbabwe urged to adopt legal framework against counterfeit medicines
By Kudakwashe Pembere At a time when Zimbabwe lacks legal frameworks to address the sale and distribution of falsified and substandard medicines, the country remains at a disadvantage in fighting this growing problem. This was said by Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) board member Nancy Samuriwo during the Authority’s 7th annual general meeting held
Read MoreTwo Children Die, 14 Others Critically Ill After Suspected Food Poisoning in Mashava
By Michael Gwarisa Two children have died while 14 others, including seven adults and four children, are battling for their lives following a suspected case of food poisoning in Mashava, Masvingo Province. According to a statement released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the victims reportedly fell ill after eating food and drinking mahewu during
Read MoreZRP Warns After Mentally Ill Patients Kill Eight in Karoi, Bulilima
By Michael Gwarisa The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has raised alarm over a disturbing rise in violent killings linked to individuals with mental health challenges, after two separate incidents in Karoi and Bulilima claimed the lives of at least eight people within a week. The latest incident occurred in Makoni Village, Tengwe, Karoi, on August
Read MoreHigh Rates of Depression Among GBV Survivors in Zimbabwe Raise Concern
By Michael Gwarisa The prevalence of mental health disorders, particularly depression, among women who experience Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe is estimated to be around 77%. According to the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2019, nearly 40% of women and girls in Zimbabwe experience physical violence in their lifetime, while 12% of women aged 15-49
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#BREAKING: Three Rape Cases A Day In Mash Central, Family And Close Relatives Major Perpetrators
MASHONALAND Central province has been recording alarming rates of rape cases of minor girls and young women, amidst indications that the whole province has been registering not less than three rape cases on a daily basis for the past 12 months. By Michael Gwarisa in Bindura The increase in rape cases has largely been attributed
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Security Forces To Collect COVID-19 Samples For Testing
SECURITY Forces have been roped in for collection of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) samples from patients in the high risk category. By Kudakwashe Pembere This is to achieve an ambitious target of 1000 tests a day as set by the COVID-19 Taskforce. Regarding achieving the 1000 tests a day, we have now come up with a
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#BREAKING: Suicide Cases Reach Alarming Rates In Zim
A total of 129 suicide cases were recorded between the months of January and March 2019 in Zimbabwe, compared to 91 reported in the same period last year, showing a 42% increase, a Zimbabwe Republic Police official has said. By Kudakwashe Pembere ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi exclusively told HealthTimes on Friday that the
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