adminUsing music to spread Covid-19 messages
Zimbabwean artists are doing a sterling job in educating people on Covid-19 issues through music.
Generous Hearts Foundation donates water to Chitungwiza Central Hospital
In the fight against the spread of Covid-19 Chitungwiza Central Hospital has been given an impetus after a non for profit organisation, Generous Heart Foundation donated 50 000 litres of water to alleviate perennial water woes at the institution.
SADC strengthens mechanisms on food security in response to COVID-19
The SADC region is strengthening mechanisms for food security as the coronavirus continues to spread with a potential risk to food security and nutrition.
HDF procures lifesaving equipment to fight COVID-19, strengthen immunization in Zimbabwe
The Health Development Fund (HDF), managed by UNICEF and UNFPA with funding from the United Kingdom (DFID), European Union (EU) Sida-Sweden, Irish Aid and the Global Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), continues to support the Government of Zimbabwe in the strengthening of its health systems with the procurement of 198 Oxygen Concentrators for the fight against COVID-19; and 968 Solar Driven Refrigerators to strengthen coverage and equity of immunization across the country.
Australia’s Queensland University begins Covid-19 vaccine trial
The University of Queensland in Australia has started dosing healthy adult participants in a Phase I clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine candidate.
Heart scans could lead to better treatment for patients in hospital with coronavirus
Half of Covid-19 patients who received a heart scan in hospital showed abnormalities in heart function, according to new research funded by us.
Russia Completes Human Trials Of Covid-19 Vaccine
After Brazil was the first emerging market to get a test drive of the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine, it’s Russia that is the first to complete human trials.
A new measles-based COVID-19 vaccine
In just over six months, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused over 572,000 deaths from 13 million cases the world over.
Danish scientists announce ‘promising’ Covid-19 vaccine tests
Denmark’s national infectious disease research institute SSI says it has achieved “promising” results after testing a potential Covid-19 vaccine on mice.
Reopening of schools deferred
The reopening of schools for examination classes scheduled for July 28 has been deferred in light of the rising number of confirmed Covid-19 infections which reached 1 064 yesterday, with infections within Zimbabwean communities rising fast.