By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group, Zimbabwe’s largest private medical aid society and leading health and wellness service provider, has announced the acquisition of a state-of-the-art mobile clinic designed to bring essential healthcare services directly to underserved communities. This innovative development was unveiled at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) exhibition, …
Read More »Zimbabwe Gazettes Health Services Amendment Bill
The government has gazetted a significant amendment to the Health Services Act aimed at overhauling hospital services and patient rights across the nation. The Health Services Amendment Bill, released on Friday and set to be introduced in Parliament soon, seeks to align the Act with constitutional guarantees related to health …
Read More »Consumer Protection Commission Issues Recall for Dark and Lovely Shampoo
By Judith Matanire The Consumer Protection Commission has issued a warning to the public regarding the recall of 50ml single-use neutralizing shampoo found in certain Dark and Lovely hair kits This recall, prompted by the COMESA Competition Commission, applies specifically to the Dark and Lovely moisture plus kits (Regular and …
Read More »Cimas Health Group Expands Healthcare Services
By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group has reported significant strides in expanding its healthcare services throughout 2023, marked by the commissioning of multiple new units and a robust financial performance. Speaking at the 79th Annual General Meeting of Members of Cimas Medical Aid Society, CEO Mr Vuli Ndlovu highlighted the …
Read More »Cimas CEO Stresses Private-Government Collaboration For NDS1 Success
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 …
Read More »Catholic Church Hosts Health, Wellness Programme to Combat Substance Abuse
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 …
Read More »Cimas MEDLABS Embarks On Nationwide Laboratory Renovation, Equipment Upgrade Project
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 …
Read More »MCAZ Issues Public Alert On Recall Of Benylin Cough Syrup
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 …
Read More »Worrisome…One In Four Zim Pregnancies Involves Juveniles
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 …
Read More »Cholera Kills 454 A Year On In Zimbabwe
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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