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Cimas announces cover for COVID-19 positive members
Cimas Medical Aid Society has announced that it will provide any of its members who test positive for COVID-19 with medical aid cover for subsequent t...Published: 22 May 2020 at 11:45hrs | 659 | by Agencies
Ekusileni Hospital not yet a Covid-19 isolation facility
This Constitution leader Abigail Mupambi has said the Ekusileni Medical Centre has not yet been elevated to be the Covid 19 isolation centre.T...Published: 10 May 2020 at 10:21hrs | 838 | by Stephen Jakes
Coronavirus could be sexually transmitted
(CNN) The new coronavirus can persist in men's semen even after they have begun to recover, a finding that raises the possibility the virus could be s...Published: 08 May 2020 at 21:24hrs | 4267 | by CNN
Facebook bans David Icke's page ove 5G - Coronavirus conspiracy theory
Social media giant Facebook has deleted the page of conspiracy theorist David Icke after being accused of promoting conspiracy theories related to the...Published: 01 May 2020 at 15:23hrs | 1310 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Call for completion of Bindura Covid-19 centre
MINISTER of state and provincial affairs for Mashonaland Central province Monica Mavhunga has called for a speed completion of Covid-19 isolation cent...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 11:51hrs | 311 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe misses 40 000 Covid-19 testing target
Zimbabwe will fail to meet its ambitious target of collecting 40 000 samples for Covid-19 testing because of the delayed of personal protective equipm...Published: 28 Apr 2020 at 18:07hrs | 786 | by Moyo Roy
AHFoZ donates PPE to Health Ministry in fight against COVID 19
The Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) today (Thursday) handed over to the Ministry of Health and Childcare more than $1,6 million ...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 14:25hrs | 251 | by Agencies
Thorngrove still needs more PPEs
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation presenter Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda has said despite the Thorngrove Isolation Hospital having started to admit it...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 09:19hrs | 790 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe excluded from IMF debt relief, NO it cleared its debts in 2019
The International Monetary Fund has approved immediate debt service relief for 19 African countries, excluding Zimbabwe, for an initial period of...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 12:54hrs | 3424 | by Staff reporter
King Mswati's health has not contracted Covid-19
The government of Eswatini, the southern African country formerly known as Swaziland, had denied media reports that its leader King Mswati III has con...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 12:52hrs | 1730 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 virus is actively shed in the stools of infected patients?
In the wake of the present the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a much-needed increase in awareness among the general public of the importance of han...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 12:17hrs | 1824 | by Staff reporter
'COVID-19 a weapon against humanity'
Mthwakazi Libertation Front spokesperson Chrispen Nyoni has said Covid 19 is a weapon against humanity."As more information on this deadlier {...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:42hrs | 514 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe's corona testing kits defective
IN A stunning development, it has emerged that some of the coronavirus testing kits that have been donated or brought into the country are defective....Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 18:35hrs | 2779 | by Staff reporter
As COVID-19 stalks the continent, Masiyiwa donates 45 Ventilator ICU sets to Zimbabwe
Businessman and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa has donated 45 Ventilator Intensive Care Unit (ICU) suites to Zimbabwe in the wake of the coronavirus o...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 21:35hrs | 3394 | by Agencies
Nyaradzo Group sets pace in fight against Covid-19
INTEGRATED financial services concern, Nyaradzo Group, has established two clinics in Harare and Ruwa where their staff are undergoing screening and t...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 10:05hrs | 550 | by Agencies
Cimas takes measures to protect staff, members from Covid-19
Cimas Medical Aid Society has taken drastic measures to safeguard its staff from possible Covid-19 infection and has issued guidelines to its members ...Published: 27 Mar 2020 at 10:01hrs | 689 | by Agencies
Breaking: Zimbabwe has recorded the first positive test for Covid-19
Health Minister Obadiah Moyo told State broadcaster ZBC that the case was recorded in Victoria Fall...Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 19:09hrs | 4419 | by Moyo Roy
Govt casual approach to coronavirus worrying - SWITA
The Streetwise Informal Traders Association (SWITA) director Percy Mcijo has expressed worries over the casual approach taken by the government on the...Published: 17 Mar 2020 at 09:15hrs | 832 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe govt injects more cash to fight coronavirus
TREASURY has a $3,2 billion kitty to fund social protection programmes for vulnerable members of society and also bankroll contingency measures agains...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 08:45hrs | 787 | by Stephen Jakes
Don't overlook coronavirus impact on mental health, UK-based expert says
In the wake of ongoing global outbreak of coronavirus, renowned mental health practitioner Carole Nyakud...Published: 14 Mar 2020 at 14:59hrs | 1107 | by Bulawayo24 Correspondent
Woman with coronavirus travels from US to London to Kenya
Kenya has confirmed that a woman has tested positive for Covid-19.Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe said she had arrived from the US on 5 March and...Published: 13 Mar 2020 at 08:51hrs | 2126 | by BBC
Digital health solution to Africa's healthcare challenges
With the rise in the cost of healthcare globally, medical technology (Medtech) has the ability to reduce costs, improve the quality and efficiency of ...Published: 12 Mar 2020 at 10:05hrs | 501 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe isolates 2nd coronavirus suspect
A SECOND case of suspected coronavirus has been put under isolation at Wilkins Hospital while tests are being conducted. Harare City Council H...Published: 02 Mar 2020 at 07:32hrs | 1506 | by Staff Reporter
Patients being turned away from clinics as healthcare costs outpace earnings
THE cost of basic health care at Bulawayo clinics mainly serving people who cannot afford private doctors and hospitals has gone up, putting lives of ...Published: 01 Mar 2020 at 08:42hrs | 1118 | by Staff Reporter
Major facelift for Mutare General Hospital
THE Government is spearheading urgent repair works at Mutare Provincial Hospital and the procurement of more drugs ahead of next week's medical missio...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 12:53hrs | 1085 | by Staff Reporter
Bulilima West legislator Phuti tours Lady Baring clinic in Ndolwane
Bulilima West Legislator Dingumuzi Phuti has said on Friday last week he toured the Lady Baring Clinic in the Ndolwane area of Plumtree to assess its ...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 07:59hrs | 771 | by Stephen Jakes
Breaking: Zimbabwe records first Coronavirus case?
A suspected case of the deadly Coronavirus has reportedly been recorded in Zimbabwe's capital city, Hara...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 15:16hrs | 8765 | by Ndou Paul
Hospitals situation improves in Zimbabwe
THE situation at the country's hospitals has improved after doctors ended their strike with all junior doctors reporting for work at Mpilo Central Hos...Published: 15 Feb 2020 at 09:47hrs | 535 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe, South Africa to operate One-Stop Border Post in 2024
A one-stop border post that will fast-track trade between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be fully operational at Beitbridge in 2024, according to Sout...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:23hrs | 2709 | by Bloomberg
De-Jongh buzzing at Songani signing
FC PLATINUM coach Pieter De Jongh has described the capture of Silas Songani as the club's best signing so far and reckons that they have put together...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:12hrs | 1028 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe charms ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have begun engagements that are set to culminate in Zimbabwe hosting more internatio...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:12hrs | 1278 | by Staff reporter
Killer Zivhu doles out cheaper pads
CHIVI South legislator Killer Zivhu has launched an ambitious project to provide affordable sanitary pads to the less-privileged women and girls under...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:11hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military dominates civilian space
CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) have expressed concern over alleged militarisation of civilian processes and interference by the army in several no...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:11hrs | 3435 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster kills self ahead of AGM
A CHIKOMBA acting headmaster died after hanging himself with a belt a few hours before the school held its annual general meeting (AGM).Irvine...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:10hrs | 3318 | by Staff reporter
Sextortion haunts women
WHILE Zimbabwe has taken great strides in advancing gender equality, women are becoming more vulnerable to sexual abuse in the absence of both politic...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:10hrs | 2001 | by Staff reporter
PSL rejects flock to Bulawayo City
FORMER Caps United midfielder Dominic Mukandi and ex-Triangle's Pasca Manhanga are some of the players that have flocked to Premier Soccer League (PSL...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 07:01hrs | 1303 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate dismisses remand application for vendors
A HARARE magistrate has dismissed an application for removal from remand filed by 10 vendors, who were brutalised by the police while in custody, resu...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 06:54hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
RG's Office cashier in court over US$32 000
A REGISTRAR-GENERAL Office cashier appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing fraud charges after he allegedly converted US$32 090 pai...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 06:53hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Awareness on prevention of Novel Coronavirus
Novel coronavirusWhile health organisations around the world are fighting the spread of the coronavirus, we would advise you to take note of t...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 06:13hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Statistics show that cancer is the major killer - BCC
Bulawayo City Council has revealed that statistics show that cancer is the major killer disease in the city and across the country.This is rev...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 10:13hrs | 330 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe on high alert for coronavirus
Health authorities have swiftly moved to limit possible ways the deadly coronavirus originating from China can get into the country by increasing scre...Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 07:03hrs | 2462 | by Staff Reporter
Delay trips to Coronavirus epicentre - Minister of Health
AS part of measures that the government has put in place to control the spread of coronavirus which has spread to over 15 countries across the globe, ...Published: 27 Jan 2020 at 19:10hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Hospital struggles with dead bodies
Concession District hospital is facing a dilemma in taking care of the deceased due to large numbers of ...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 18:58hrs | 1493 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
PSI hands back Lobengula Clinic to BCC
Population Services International recently handed back the Lobengula Clinic to the Bulawayo City Council to renew the Voluntary Male Medical Circumcis...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 11:59hrs | 1504 | by Stephen Jakes
Clinics experienced depletion in medication
Bulawayo council clinics recently experienced depletion of medication much to the concerns of the Councillors and the citizens.This is reveale...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 10:22hrs | 954 | by Stephen Jakes
Cimas Launches Information Campaign
CIMAS Medical Aid Society on Thursday has launched an information campaign, dubbed "Secure With Us", to correct misconceptions about medical aid socie...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 15:23hrs | 1243 | by Edward Makuzva
Doctors report for work, Mpilo resumes operations
MPILO Central Hospital will next week fully open its outpatient department as 75 percent of junior doctors who were on strike are back at work. ...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 09:31hrs | 2137 | by Staff Reporter
Health minister applauds volunteer nurses
Government has applauded the Zimbabwe Young Nurses' Association for volunteering to work at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals during the festive season....Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 14:46hrs | 1530 | by Staff Reporter
Half of HIV-positive people ignore viral load-testing
A RESEARCH carried out by the Pan African Positive Women's Coalition (PAPWC) has discovered that 50% of people living with the HIV virus are not acces...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 12:41hrs | 2925 | by Staff Reporter
Bone and ligament clinic a welcome development
MPILO Central Hospital is of strategic importance in the country's health sector not only in Bulawayo where it is domiciled and its surroundings but t...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 07:53hrs | 377 | by Staff Reporter
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