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Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter
Zimbabwe has launched an online Covid-19 results verification platform aimed at strengthening systems of cross-border travel requirements, as well as assuring the integrity of certificates.
The Trusted Travel Platform launched by the Government this morning will be available for use starting tomorrow.
The Government says only certificates obtained on the platform or verified on the Global Haven Systems will be valid for exit or entry into Zimbabwe.
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Professor Amon Murwira, as the acting Minister of Health and Child Care said: “The African Union, Africa CDC and other partners, working with PanaBIOS as technical leads, have introduced the Trusted Travel Initiative to support AU member states harmonise and enhance their current health screening systems.
“Trusted Travel offers an online digital platform for the verification and authentication of Covid-19 test results based on a collaborative effort across a network of participating Covid-19 testing laboratories and Port Health authorities.
“This platform allows for the detection of counterfeit travel documents and also enhances cross-border collaboration and confidence in Covid-19 results originating from other countries.
“This platform further provides updated information on entry requirements and travel restrictions for participating states.”
Prof Murwira said the Ministry of Health and Child Care was happy with the platform.
“We are confident that this platform will ease travel for both travelers into and out of the country,” he said.
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