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Zimbabwe plans to shorten the training period for midwives
The government plans to shorten the training period for midwives from two years to 18 months to address the shortage of skilled health personnel, especially in rural areas. Health and Child Care Minis...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:12hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman gives birth in kombi
A Dangamvura woman in Mutare had a kombi journey through the city to remember on Wednesday morning after giving birth to a baby boy in the loaded city-bound public transport.Ms Patricia Chitsa...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Struggling to survive on her meagre salary, Zimbabwean nurse Jane decided to start a new life abroad but, one year after landing a job in Britain, she is still waiting to pack her bags.Jane is...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:59hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pushes to change Sadc laws following Mumba controversies
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is seeking to change the regional bloc's statutes and guidelines following Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) election observer mission (SEOM)'s...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Indeed life was hard under colonialism but there were plenty of opportunities
Over the weekend I drove my mother to her rural home in Rusape for an important family gathering.To be expected, as soon as we hit familiar territory, which held significant memories for her -...Published: 23 May 2023 at 14:01hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ireland continues recruiting nurses from Zimbabwe
THE HSE continued to recruit nurses from Zimbabwe, Ghana and Nigeria for over a month after they were added to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) no-recruit list.The WHO keeps a list of cou...Published: 07 May 2023 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lithium beneficiation policy gets approval
Cabinet has approved the Lithium Ore Policy anchored on fostering the country's beneficiation capacity as well as maximising earnings from the country's mineral endowment and put a stop to the export ...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
English language test dashes nurses' hopes of filling UK jobs
As a fluent English speaker, Indian-trained nurse Deepa was surprised to learn she had to sit a language test to practise in Britain, her home for many years. She was even more shocked when she failed...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt blocks nurses exodus
GOVERNMENT has reportedly stopped issuing clearance letters for nurses in a bid to frustrate them from leaving the country for greener pastures.This follows mass resignations that have hit the...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Medical equipment gathers dust at UBH
WHILE patients countrywide are complaining that public health institutions are running without enough equipment and medication, some donated equipment at Bulawayo United Hospitals (UBH) has been gathe...Published: 12 Sep 2022 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo records an increase in home births
BULAWAYO recorded an increase in home deliveries since January this year, a development which experts say may reverse gains made in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Zimbabwe.R...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 07:34hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Future of Zimbabwe health sector looks gloomy
The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development has said the future of the health sector looks gloomy and the government must make efforts to address the crisis."Comparatively, the regional key...Published: 22 Apr 2022 at 14:52hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Gokwe North district hospital faces mass exodus of nurses
Gokwe North District Hospital (GNDH) is facing a mass exodus of nurses, Bulawayo24.com has learnt Nurses at the hospital claim they are not satisfied with the way the hospital is being managed...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 18:16hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Gokwe
What Zimbabwean leaders can learn from FW de Klerk's legacy
WHEN the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe met the last apartheid South African leader Frederik Willem de Klerk, who died of cancer-related complications at 85 this week, in Gaborone, Bot...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Council mulls closing four clinics
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is considering closing four of its clinics as the staffing situation within its health services department continues to deteriorate.Last year, the local authori...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 08:59hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Midwives shortage hits Bulawayo
BULAWAYO is facing a critical shortage of midwives at council-run clinics which has seen maternity centres operate with just half of the needed staff, putting pregnant women and unborn babies at risk....Published: 07 Oct 2021 at 07:27hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa deploys Chiwenga to spearhead special mission
President Mnangagwa has deployed Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga to spearhead the monitoring and implementation of strategic projects that are expected to have a telling effect on the economy a...Published: 12 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces shortage of midwives
ZIMBABWE is still facing an acute shortage of midwives and the situation has escalated due to the COVID-19-induced demand for nurses globally.As the world celebrated International Day of the M...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse banned in Scotland
A ZIMBABWEAN mental health nurse has been banned from the profession after he was convicted of sexual assault.The watchdog for nurses and midwives said the nurse had brought the profession int...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt hires village health workers in place of striking nurses
GOVERNMENT has turned to village health workers (VHW) to help in detecting COVID-19 cases in communities as the strike by nurses continues.Speaking at State House in Harare on Monday following...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai destroyed the ZCTU
Those who have meticulously followed developments on the country's labour landscape since the turn of the millennium will, no doubt, concur with me that Morgan Tsvangirai (may his departed soul rest i...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:03hrs | | by Cuthbert Mavheko
'Jealously guard and defend our peace'
Address by his Excellency President Mnangagwa marking his first elective year in office, 30th July 2019. This month marks one year since our watershed d...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:49hrs | | by President Mnangagwa
When is an employer liable for an employee's Facebook post?
In the UK, the Employment Appeal Tribunal(EAT) recently found that Heathrow Airport was not liable for an employee's racially offensive Facebook post. The decision in the case all came down to timing ...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 16:48hrs | | by Muchie Shamuyarira
Diploma in Midwifery intake
Applications are invited from Registered General Nurses who have at least two (2) years post graduate experience to train as Midwives in September 2019. Entry requirements: Appli...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masowe woman in record breaking home deliveries
AT 30, Vongai Matara Gondo, a midwife of the Johanne Masowe ye Chishanu apostolic sect, has helped 157 women to deliver.Vongai says midwifery is her calling.Despite the high risks that...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ingenious intelligence services and a liability Head of State
That shocking erroneous diagnosis grossly lacking real intelligence! Deliberate or otherwise! The inability to see and act on that daily shimmering hot potato pot since the first of August 2018! ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 14:36hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Calling for talks from burning anthills
There is so much talk about a Government of National Unity (GNU); talk which seems to be gaining traction, especially so with the coming on board of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), and the dem...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:13hrs | | by Elliot Ziwira
Many Zimbabweans in the UK abandon their professions to become nurses
Nurses do enjoy a diverse and rewarding career that really makes a difference. Nurses act as leaders, carers and clinicians, taking responsibility for the care they provide to patients. They are life ...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:51hrs | 7 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Top cleric praise Chiwenga for leading the coup that dislodged Mugabe
FAMILY of God Church (FOG) founder and leader Andrew Wutawunashe Sunday took to flattery as he praised acting President Constantino Chiwenga for leading the coup that dislodged former President Robert...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 11:43hrs | | by newzimbabwe.com
Govt increases midwives training period
The government has increased the training period for midwives from 12 months to 18 months beginning 2019 in order to cater for curriculum changes which are meant to improve service delivery.Th...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 12:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Technology leads the future of healthcare on the continent'
Technology is shaping the way we experience healthcare. From electronic medical records and patient self-tracking to informatics and minimally invasive procedures, healthcare is getting more and more ...Published: 10 May 2018 at 11:05hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Woman loses baby in hospital swap
A MUTARE woman says she gave birth to a baby boy, but left Mutare Provincial Hospital maternity ward with a girl child and claims there was a baby swap involving medical staff at the hospital. The mat...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's choice of cabinet ministers the worst ever since independence - PDP
Just when Zimbabweans were grappling with the ignominy of an unelected President, a new cabinet is appointed and immediately reshuffled. Its profile and size emphatically banish any remnants of hope w...Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 21:32hrs | | by George Mkhwanazi
The darker side of nursing in the UK
NURSING is a popular profession for Zimbabweans here in the UK. Nurses enjoy a diverse and rewarding career.They are considered leaders and are highly regarded. Experienced nurses have found t...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 09:53hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Matabeleland nurse breaks 58-year national record in State midwifery examinations
A 30-YEAR-OLD nurse from Lupane, Matabeleland North has broken a 58-year national record in State midwifery examinations.Sister Sizokuhle Nyathi who is practising at Khami Prisons Hospital in ...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe's fake chief defenders
As we have noted before, and as American Senator Hiram Warren Johnson so correctly observed a 100 years ago, the first casualty of war is truth.This wise saying is sadly being proven to be tru...Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 15:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophets, healers face ban in Zimbabwe
PROPHETS, pastors, traditionalists and faith healers will soon be banned from working without a practising certificate from the Traditional Medical Practitioners Council, Health and Child Care Deputy ...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 12:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF's 'real' Command Liars
As American Senator Hiram Warren Johnson so aptly observed way back in 1918, the first casualty of war is truth.Indeed, as Zanu-PF's ugly tribal, factional and succession wars get hotter by th...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers plan massive strike
President Robert Mugabe's under pressure government is facing a fresh crisis after teachers warned yesterday that they would stage a crippling strike if authorities go ahead with their plans to close ...Published: 29 May 2017 at 13:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
British Conservative Government must account for Zim aslyum Moyo suicide
A desperate Zimbabwean Asylum Seeker committed suicide at a park in London after the British Government put dry sticks on its ears about his desperate plea. Britain merchandises itself on planet Earth...Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 09:11hrs | 1 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Woman dies giving birth at shrine
A 41-YEAR-OLD Wedza prophetess has been taken to court charged with culpable homicide after a pregnant villager died at her shrine soon after giving birth.Marondera magistrate, Arnold Mabu...Published: 09 Feb 2017 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Killer prophets' in court for murder
TWO self-proclaimed Bulawayo prophets allegedly ganged up and strangled their client, a police Assistant Inspector, in a bushy area where they had taken him to “cleanse him of evil spirits” be...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse struck off UK register
A Zimbabwean nurse who created a Cambridge University qualification with Photoshop has been thrown out of the profession.Chenesai Kutsirayi created a fake certificate to prove she had pass...Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 10:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Central Hospital School of Midwifery Principal Tutor retires
Mpilo Central Hospital School of Midwifery Principal Tutor Kuhle Ncube has retired from the institution after spending 47 years in the profession.The Mpilo Central Hospital CEO Leo...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Govt to recruit 8 500 nurses
GOVERNMENT has revised the nursing staff establishment to 25 000, up from about 16 500 to match the current burden of care being experienced by public health institutions, Health and Child Care Minist...Published: 11 May 2016 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Chipunza
Lifeline for jobless nurses
Thousands of jobless nurses would soon be employed as government has revised staff establishment figures.Health minister Davd Parirenyatwa said the revised staff establishment would absorb all...Published: 11 May 2016 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nurses ordered to pay back allowances
MIDWIVES have rapped the government after they were ordered to repay allowances following their movement from maternity wards to other departments.Midwives in the Health and Child Care Ministr...Published: 10 May 2016 at 07:16hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
'Institutions churning out half-baked midwives'
Government could be churning out half-backed midwives following the expansion of their training curriculum to incorporate new trends, but has failed to extend the training period in line with internat...Published: 07 May 2016 at 20:09hrs | | by Paidamoyo Chipunza
Midwives vital in reducing maternal deaths says Mphoko
THE government will soon increase the midwifery training duration from 12 to 18 months and invest more in the profession to produce more rounded experts who can contribute to the reduction in maternal...Published: 07 May 2016 at 08:27hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
'Prophets' team up to rob, kill policeman client
TWO self-proclaimed Bulawayo prophets ganged up and strangled their client, a police assistant inspector, in a bushy area where they had taken him to "cleanse him of evil spirits."The pair the...Published: 24 Sep 2015 at 07:38hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
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