Fresh push to resolve midwives crisis
THE government is planning to reduce the training period for midwives to 18 months from two years to ensure a steady supply of skilled health personal especially in rural areas, a Cabinet minister has said. Health and Child Care minister…
Beware of surge in COVID-19 cases, WHO warns
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of an increase in COVID-19 cases at a time when Zimbabwe is experiencing a deadly flu wave, which some believe is a reincarnation of the COVID-19 virus. The government, however, allayed fears that…
Zim’s health insurance gap: 93% of population uncovered
ABOUT 7% of Zimbabweans have access to medical insurance, with 93% relying on cash payments to health facilities, a report by the Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) showed this week. A survey by this newspaper in other Southern Africa…
Communities resist measles vaccination
There is resistance to the measles vaccination blitz in Hurungwe, Mashonaland West province, which was implemented following the secret burial of 35 unvaccinated children. A team deployed in Deve’s ward 24 area for the vaccination campaign has had to deal…
Measles, mumps outbreak claims 35 children
ZIMBABWE is battling an outbreak of archaic diseases blamed on the country’s deteriorating health delivery system amid reports that 35 children died in a space of a month from suspected measles and mumps. An outbreak of similar proportions was recorded…
Pari Hospital response to fake doctors saga sparks outrage
Harare- In a desperate bid to sanitize the prevalance of fake medical doctors at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, authorities have misrepresented that none of the impersonators attended to any patient, yet social media is awash with testimonies from victims ,who…
Malaria cases drop in Mat South
MATABELELAND South has recorded a sharp decline in malaria cases during the first quarter compared to the same period last year on the back of measures put in place to tame the disease. According to statistics released by the Health…
Parirenyatwa Hospital: A Magnet For Fake Doctors?
Blessing Nyanzira, aged 24, found himself in handcuffs when he attempted to saunter past a staff security checkpoint during the lunch hour break. His elaborate facade as a medical professional quickly crumbled under scrutiny. Nyanzira produced two identity cards, each…
Nine Mental Health Patients Escape From Ingutsheni Hospital
Nine mental health patients managed to escape from Ingutsheni Hospital after removing burglar bars from the healthcare institution. Wellington Ranga, the acting chief executive of Ingutsheni Hospital, confirmed the escape in an interview, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the…
After Maths, health minister wants to drop English requirement for nurse training
HARARE – An Ordinary Level pass in English Language may be next to be dropped as a mandatory requirement for nurse training applicants, health minister Douglas Mombeshora has said. The ministry of health last week quietly scrapped the requirement –…
Parirenyatwa Hospital Surgeons Successfully Remove Tumour After 17 Years
A team of surgeons at Parirenyatwa Hospital has accomplished a significant operation on Laston Kwinika, a man from Beitbridge who had endured a tumour in his mouth for 17 years. The patient, Laston Kwinika, will now embark on a journey…
Zimbabwe Receives 2,000 Doses Of Cutting-Edge PrEP For HIV Prevention
In a significant stride towards enhancing HIV prevention strategies, Population Solutions for Health recently marked a milestone as the first recipient of care for the revolutionary injectable cabotegravir (CAB_LA) at Harare’s New Start Centre. This groundbreaking biomedical HIV prevention method,…
Blitz exposes unregistered medicines
A JOINT operation between the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) and the police this week uncovered an illegal distribution network of unregistered and expired medicines including illicit products such as skin lightening creams in the farming town of Karoi…
Ministry Of Health Removes O’Level Maths Requirement For Nurse Training
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has made a significant adjustment to the requirements for General Nurse Training, sparking surprise among observers. Traditionally, candidates were expected to have passed Mathematics, English, and Science with at least a grade of…
Zim receives medical equipment
HEALTH and Child Care deputy minister, Sleiman Timios Kwidini say the country’s health delivery system is facing a myriad of challenges including limited fiscal space and skills flight, among others. He was speaking yesterday on behalf of Health minister Douglas…
Cholera fears as churches gather for Easter
SEVERAL churches across the country plan to have huge Easter gatherings with some apostolic sects expecting more than 100 000 congregants raising fears of a renewed surge in infections that could claim more lives. Zimbabwe is grappling with its worst…
45m children at high risk of climate change-induced diseases’
ABOUT 45 million children in eastern and southern Africa are at high risk of contracting diseases caused by climate change, a top United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) official has said. Unicef regional director for eastern and southern Africa,…
Nation Urged To Guard Against TB
Matabeleland North Province’s proximity to neighbouring countries where tuberculosis incidents are high has affected the province’s fight against the disease. This came out during the World TB Day Commemorations held at Inyathi in Bubi District this Sunday. Despite the challenges…
Surge In Traditional Herbal Market Amidst Escalating Drug Costs And Health System Deterioration
Amid soaring prices of prescription drugs and a deteriorating public health system, people are turning to traditional herbal markets in large numbers, according to experts this week. The relentless economic crisis in Zimbabwe has put immense pressure on the public…
Miner hands over US$220K clinic
BUHERA-based Sabi Star Mine has completed the construction and procurement of medical equipment for Mukubu Community Clinic as the lithium miner seeks to improve access to primary healthcare services for surrounding communities. The clinic, which has since been handed over…
