Zimbabwe introduces medical product traceability guidelines

Sikhumbuzo Moyo The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued new guidelines for implementing traceability of medical products in Zimbabwe. These guidelines apply to all medical products manufactured, imported,…

FAKE PILLS UNDER FIRE! MCAZ orders new track-and-trace system

Sikhumbuzo Moyo THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has fired a warning shot at drug cheats after rolling out tough new rules to trace every pill, injection and syrup…

Avenues Clinic forced to restore radiology access

Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent BAINES Imaging Group (BIG) has been granted a spoliation order, successfully compelling The Avenues Clinic (Medical Investments Ltd) to restore its access to the radiology department…

Provincial hospital’s giant leap in healthcare

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter VICTORIA Chitepo Provincial Hospital is poised for a major transformation into a state-of-the-art 500-bed referral medical institution as Government ramps up efforts to enhance healthcare infrastructure…

Medical Insurance cover for Harare residents

HARARE residents can now get medical insurance cover for just a dollar following the launch of the Community Health Equity Fund (CHEF).

Chronic illness medication for apostolic sect members

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter ELDERLY apostolic sect members battling chronic illnesses in Mafararikwa recently received free medication from the union for the Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe Africa (UDACIZA).…

‘I GOT THIS’ CONCERT CHAMPIONS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS

ORGANISERS of the upcoming “I Got This” concert, which is scheduled for 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale next month, have said it is a landmark event in the fight against cervical cancer.

Youths demand access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights services

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter YOUNG people across Manicaland are facing pressing challenges in accessing accurate, youth-friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services, resulting in a surge…

The dangers of self-medication, drug misuse

Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters SELF-MEDICATION has become a widespread habit in many communities. Faced with the pressure of daily life, long queues at clinics, and the cost of medical…

VCPH drugs stock levels get thumbs up

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter HEALTH and Child Care Minister, Dr Douglas Mombeshora has expressed satisfaction with the steady improvement in pharmacy stock levels at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital – which…

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