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Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis
BULAWAYO - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Zimbabwe is gearing up for a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign set to commence this September. Spearheaded by th...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:46hrs | 208 | by APO
Flu-like sickness hits Zimbabweans
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe has completed investigations into a rise in flu-like illnesses nationwide, reassuring the public that the symptoms align with common colds typ...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:46hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
General nurse training: May 2024 intake has now begun
General Nurse Training May 2024 Intake has now begun. The ministry of Health and Child Care are announced the intake in the Sunday papers on 7 April 2024.The training intake advert reads:...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 19:47hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe HIV prevention and accountability report launched
The National Coalition on HIV Prevention recently launched an HIV Prevention and Accountability Report for 2023.The report, launched in Harare, captures the perspectives of communities and civ...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 10:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chinese medical team to conduct free cataract surgeries in Zimbabwe
THE Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Douglas Mombeshora signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Zhou Ding to conduct free cataract surgery in the country....Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ramps up efforts to eliminate malaria
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, conducted a Malaria Quarterly Review and Planning meeting as well as the Na...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe starts developing its 2.0 One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe - The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced updating its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (NAP) 2023-2027, to replace the previous NAP (2017-2021) which had lapsed...Published: 30 May 2023 at 22:39hrs | 7 | by APO
Mnangagwa's shaky control exposed
INVESTIGATIONS into how a controversial government notice which subverted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's authority while he was in London attending United Kingdom King Charles III's coronation last we...Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa disowns public procurement disclosures decree
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has disowned a controversial order issued through his office directing blocking of public disclosure on government procurement of construction, medicines and drugs in a bi...Published: 10 May 2023 at 19:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe conducts a cholera simulation exercise to improve readiness and response
KADOMA - To improve capacities for adequate prevention, readiness, early detection and timely response to cholera at community level, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) conducted a cholera ...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 11:03hrs | | by APO
Chinese medical teams show fruits of cooperation
Zimbabwe has been a beneficiary of Chinese health assistance under this framework.Recently, China and Zimbabwe marked the 60th anniversary of China medical teams at a colorful ceremony at the ...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:56hrs | | by Elma Zhoya
Nurse recruitment bottlenecks handicap Zimbabwean women
She lay on the ground facing the sky, hoping for a miracle to happen.Different hymns could be heard in her mind and heart, as she tried to get answers on this particular "curse.""Why d...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches its first National Surgical, Obstetric and Anesthesia Strategy (2022 – 2025)
VICTORIA FALLS - To address challenges Zimbabwe faces in providing timely, affordable, safe and quality surgical services, the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ...Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 06:40hrs | 6 | by APO
Masarira lashes out at Chiwenga
LEAD president Linda Masarira came out guns blazing on August 24 as she lashed out at the Ministry of Health and Child Care for poor medical state in government-run hospitals claiming that national bu...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hackers snatch US$100 000 from NatPharm
THE National Pharmaceutical Company of Zimbabwe (NatPharm) lost more than US$100 000 to hackers when its computer system was attacked, Auditor-General Mildred Chiri (pictured) has revealed.In ...Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo experiences COVID -19 decrease in first, second dose recipients
BULAWAYO Provincial Covid-19 has experienced low numbers of people who have taken both the first and second dose of the COVID 19 vaccinations due to a number of challenges.Bulawayo's weekly re...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 12:34hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZEC temporarily closes offices due to Covid-19
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has temporarily closed offices owing to the rise in Covid-19 cases.In a statement on Friday, Zec said offices will be closed from December 11 to 19....Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
School Children to be vaccinated
Government has directed that school children above 16 should start getting vaccinated with immediate effect. Addressing the media,...Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 18:22hrs | | by Desmond Nleya
Zimbabwe records 60 deaths
With the country battling the Covid -19 pandemic, there is spike in infection and mortality rates. As at July 28, the country recorded 60 deaths bringing the total of Covid19 deaths to 3 340 since the...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Covid-19 deaths breach 3 000 mark
Zimbabwe's Covid-19 deaths have surpassed the 3 000 mark as the country continues to battle with the spike in infection rates and new variants. Deaths now stand at 3 280.According to statistic...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 local cases increase
With the country battling with the third wave of Covid -19 pandemic, new local cases continue to rise. As of July 25, the country recorded 617 new local Covid -19 cases bringing the total to 97 894 si...Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Covid-19 deaths rise
Over 2000 people have succumbed to Covid-19 in Zimbabwe at a time the country is battling the third wave. The Covid -19 deaths now stand at 2 274. According to statistics released by the Minis...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe records 59 Covid -19 deaths
Zimbabwe recorded 59 new Covid -19 deaths to bring the total deaths to 2 185 since the start of the pandemic. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the country recorded 6...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 107 new Covid-19 cases
Zimbabwe has recorded 107 new Covid -19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), said.According to the ministry, the country now has 39 959 cases, 1 632 deaths and 37 004 recoveri...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 113 new Covid -19 cases
Zimbabwe has recorded 113 new Covid -19 cases, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), said.According to the ministry, the country now has 38 819 cases, 1 589 deaths and 36 531 recoveri...Published: 28 May 2021 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 1 COVID-19 death
Zimbabwe recorded one new Covid -19 death as at May 25 to bring the total deaths to 1 587 since the start of the pandemic.According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the countr...Published: 27 May 2021 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 3 more Covid -19's deaths
Zimbabwe recorded three new Covid -19 deaths as at May 13. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the country recorded 38 491 confirmed cases, 1 582 deaths and 36 286 recoveries a...Published: 17 May 2021 at 06:40hrs | | by Staf reporter
Zimbabwe records 3 new Covid -19's deaths
Zimbabwe on May 11 recorded three new Covid -19 deaths bringing the total number to 1579. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the countryhas so far recorded 38 448 confirmed Co...Published: 13 May 2021 at 06:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Covid-19 deaths surpass the 1 500 mark
A total of 1 576 people have succumbed to Covid19 in Zimbabwe since the first case was reported last year. According to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC), the country has recorded ...Published: 12 May 2021 at 06:37hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
81 million condoms distributed in Zimbabwe last year
A STAGGERING 81 million condoms were distributed in Zimbabwe last year as the country strives to achieve global HIV testing and condom use targets by 2030. Zimbabwe ranks number five in Africa...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 vaccine only for the chefs
GOVERNMENT yesterday revealed that it was failing to import enough vaccines for citizens, and would prioritise Cabinet ministers and senior government officials, Members of Parliament (MPs), the secur...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pleads with Zimbabweans to maintain coronavirus discipline
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday pleaded with Zimbabweans to maintain their coronavirus discipline, while also encouraging the public not to lose hope as the country battles a deadlier second wa...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 16:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Civil service cuts workforce
All ministries, Government departments and agencies except for the Ministry of Health and Child Care will be operating with 10 percent staff from today until February 3 to decongest work stations. ...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nurses down injections and thermometers
NURSES at major public hospitals in Harare and Bulawayo downed tools yesterday for fear of contracting the deadly COVID-19 virus after being forced to work without personal protective equipment (PPE)....Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife donates masks to school children
FIRST LADY Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is the Angel of Hope Foundation patron, yesterday handed over a consignment of face masks to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, as she presses ahead wi...Published: 01 Dec 2020 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister denies abuse of office charges
HEALTH and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro has denied interfering in the bidding process for the supply of Covid-19 related materials by Young Health Care to the National Pharmaceutical Co...Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 23:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nurse e-recruitment begins
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has started to receive online applications from aspiring nurses countrywide as exclusively revealed by this paper about two months ago The recruitment fol...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC raises red flag over politicisation of State institutions
MDC secretary-general Charlton Hwende has written to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), raising concern over the politicisation of State institutions after Zanu-PF instructed NatPham to disburse...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Health Ministry clarifies Lupane drugs distribution
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care is mandated to deliver services to every community including medicines fairly regardless of activities taking place in those localities, a senior official said ye...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Married women sleep around more than sex workers'
A Commercial sex worker has claimed that married women sleep around more than sex workers.In a video posted by 263Chat on Twitter the unnamed sex worked is filmed saying, "Married women c...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 13:56hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa faces mass protests
Mass protests have been lined up in the New Year as public disenchantment against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration continues to grow, the Daily News can report.Yesterday, the main...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 14:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Minister Raj Modi pays medical fees for Sizinda man
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Raj Modi has paid medical fees for a Sizinda man after doctors indicated that if he is not operated he might be disabled for life."Garikai Rwodzi f...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 16:15hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Post-abortion drugs in short supply
Health facilities that are meant to offer post-abortion care in the country are experiencing shortages of essential drugs required to provide for the service.Research conducted by Tsungai Chip...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 14:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora Cholera Crisis Committee ( DCCC)
We have set up a Diaspora Cholera Crisis Committee (DCCC ) composed of the following people who are championing various fundraising activities to end this Cholera Outbreak.Caroline Nyakudya - ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by DCCC
New HIV infections statistics worry Govt
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has expressed concern over the rise in new HIV infections especially among adults, which is threatening national efforts to end AIDS by 2030.Accor...Published: 17 Aug 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt promise to urgently resolve nurses' grievances
GOVERNMENT has said it is urgently addressing concerns raised by nurses and it was regrettably that some of them had decided to engage in an unlawful strike.The nearly 6 000 nurses who were fi...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T hand behind nurses strike
Opposition politicians conspired with the leadership of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (Zina) to embark on a strike that led to thousands of health professionals losing their jobs last week, it has e...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Zanu PF government offside on nurses strike - MDC-T
It is extremely sad to note that our current government does not see anything wrong with the current conditions of service of the nurses in the public health sector, preferring instead to believe that...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 12:54hrs | 1 | by Dr. Henry Madzorera
Cholera outbreak hits Harare
Cholera has affected a tleast seven people in Harare and Chitungwiza with authorities suspecting seventeen more cases.Ministry of Health and Child Care announced the outbreak through the portf...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 16:58hrs | | by Byo24News Reporter
WATCH: Striking doctor explaining their issues
Dr Allan Dimingo calls for the government to equip hospitals and fulfil its 2014 pledge.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvYT3Fphuu4...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 11:48hrs | 2 | by social media
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