Zimbabwe launches revised sexual violence management guidelines

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter ZIMBABWE has launched revised national clinical guidelines for the care and management of sexual violence survivors as part of efforts to strengthen access to quality,…

INSPECTIONS SHOW AN INCREASE IN UNREGISTERED HEALTH FACILITIES SELLING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Arron Nyamayaro RECENT inspections by authorities in the health sector have established that there has been an increase in unregistered facilities selling prescription drugs. These medicines include those used to…

US$50m reserved for cancer initiative

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke-Senior Health Reporter TREASURY will continue committing resources through the sugar tax cancer fund towards the procurement of modern diagnostic and treatment equipment to major hospitals, a milestone in…

HeliDrive responds to 1 462 emergencies

Theseus Mauruki Shambare Zimbabwe’s national air ambulance service has handled 1 462 emergency evacuations in less than two years, highlighting the growing role of aeromedical transport in improving access to…

Blitz targets illegal clinics, medicine dealers

Herald Reporter A nationwide crackdown on unregistered health facilities and illegal medicine dealers has been launched. This follows a surge in cases of prescription drugs being sold through unauthorised channels…

TOBACCO BOOM FUELS DEADLIEST MALARIA OUTBREAK

Mashonaland Central Bureau AS darkness falls across the tobacco-growing areas of Mashonaland Central province, thousands of farmers begin another night guarding and curing their crop. For many, the tobacco harvest…

Govt investigates spike in infections, fatalities

Trust Freddy-Zimpapers Correspondent THE Government has launched a nationwide research to establish factors driving the recent sharp increase in malaria cases in some parts of the country, as health authorities…

Scientific collaborations across borders key in addressing health challenges

Robin Muchetu, [email protected] Scientific collaboration across countries, institutions and disciplines has been identified as essential in building a healthier and safer future for all, and single governments cannot do it alone.…

Cancer treatment gets major boost as Zimbabwe receives advanced radiotherapy machines

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’s efforts to strengthen cancer treatment services have received a major boost following the arrival of two high-energy Linear Accelerators (LINACs), advanced radiotherapy machines that will significantly…

Government puts mothers first

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter THE Government has intensified efforts to improve maternal health care services in rural communities through the construction of waiting mothers’ shelters at health facilities across the…

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