By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group CEO, Vulindlela Lester Ndlovu, emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration between the private sector and the government for the successful implementation of Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). Mr. Ndlovu’s remarks, delivered on Wednesday at the International Business Conference 2024 in Bulawayo as part …
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The Catholic Church, Braeside Parish, is gearing up to lead the charge against alcohol, drugs, and illicit substance abuse with a Health and Wellness Awareness Programme scheduled for Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Themed “Moving Together, Our Community, Our Responsibility” the event promises to be a dynamic day filled with activities …
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By Judith Matanire Cimas MEDLABS, the leading provider of diagnostic and medical laboratory services in the country, has initiated a comprehensive project aimed at renovating and equipping all its laboratories. This endeavor seeks to ensure that tests are conducted onsite, facilitating timely results delivery across Zimbabwe. Designated as a Health …
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By Judith Matanire The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) issued a public alert today regarding the recall of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup, batch number 329304, manufactured by Johnson and Johnson. This critical communication was received from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) of Nigeria, following Nigeria’s …
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One out of four pregnancies recorded in Zimbabwe involves a juvenile, latest data shows, amid calls by experts for swift action to stem the rise in pregnancies among adolescents. Stakeholders, who spoke to NewsDay yesterday, said the adolescent pregnancy rate which currently stands at 21% called for more measures to …
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Zimbabwe has recorded a total of 454 suspected and 71 confirmed deaths since the outbreak in February last year. On Monday, Zimbabwe marked exactly 12 months since the cholera outbreak was first recorded. Giving an update at a press briefing held in Harare on Monday Health Ministry Deputy Cholera Incident Manager, Stephen Karim said the fatality …
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Trending Zanu PF benefactor and Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo has splashed another half a million dollars on close family, a deflection from his recent trend of rewarding musicians loyal to the ruling party, Nhau/Indaba has established. Chivayo splashed US$450 000 on six brand new Ford Ranger Wiltrax 3.0d V6 top-of-the-range …
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Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end-of-year holidays. A large soccer stadium in the capital city has been converted into a treatment facility. …
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Government has issued a stern warning to drug peddlers, especially those that target minors, that more deterrent measures are being lined up in addition to naming and shaming the culprits. In a statement yesterday, National Committee on Drug and Substance Abuse Chair Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, who is also Defence Minister said …
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Government has declared the drug and substance abuse menace a “national disaster” lamenting its baleful impacts, especially among the youths, prompting the adoption of swift mitigation measures including establishing reaction teams from the national to village level. The prevalence of drug and substance abuse in communities has reached alarming levels, …
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