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NAC targets informal sector PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Herald Reporter
Zimbabwe should find ways of strengthening its internal resource mobilisation capacity to ensure the long-term sustainability of the response to HIV and Aids, a Cabinet Minister has said. Health and Child Welfare Minister Henry Madzorera said the Aids levy was not enough to finance the entire

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Has witchcraft taken over? PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 00:00

Loverage Nhamoyebonde Features Correspondent
The days when education was viewed as the only gateway to success are over, perhaps forever. Today, people literate or illiterate alike, can go to any length to acquire wealth. The thought of passing through education to acquire wealth is no longer valid in modern society. The voices of

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Take action to control diabetes PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 10 November 2012 00:00

Dr Health
Diabetes is a devastating global public health threat that currently affects 366 million people according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). Over 550 million will suffer by 2030 if immediate action is not taken. November is diabetes awareness month and the IDF leads a global

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197 nurses, 47 midwives graduate PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 31 October 2012 00:00

Herald Reporter
At least 197 registered general nurses and 47 midwives from the Harare School of Nursing graduated at a colourful ceremony held at a local hotel last week. Speaking at the graduation and prize-giving ceremony, Harare Central Hospital chief executive Ms Peggy Zvavamwe commended her staff for

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Govt hails agric students medical aid PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 31 October 2012 00:00

Health Reporter
GOVERNMENT has commended Grainmed Agricultural Medical Aid Society for catering for the health needs of students pursuing studies in the agriculture sector. Agricultural education and farmer training director in the Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Ministry Mr Moffat

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Man needs US$400 for CT scan PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 31 October 2012 00:00

Herald Reporter
A 21-year-old Murehwa man is seeking US$400 to undergo a CT scan at a local hospital. Godwin Kagwambu of Budiriro 1, Harare, whose left side is paralysed, constantly shivers and has lived with this condition for the past two years. Kagwambu was studying for a diploma in motor mechanics but

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Locals seek treatment in India PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 31 October 2012 00:00

Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter
Some Zimbabweans are opting to have specialist treatment in India because it is cheaper compared to local charges. Most local doctors, including anaesthetists, are accused of taking advantage of the shortage of specialist physicians to charge exorbitant fees for heart and Caesarean operations

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Health Tips PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 00:00

THE rainy season always brings a lot of health problems for people. Try to use some of these tips to stay healthy throughout this rainy season. l Avoid sleeping in day time. l Do not indulge in extreme physical exertion.

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Hospital seeks donors PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 00:00

Health Reporter
HARARE Central Hospital is appealing to all people born at the institution to make donations towards the restoration of quality services. The hospital authorities said they were also targeting those who drive along Beatrice Road or towards the west and south of the city and any professionals who

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ARV supplies set to improve PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 00:00

Health Reporter
Supplies of anti-retroviral drugs are expected to return to normal in December when shipments of ordered drugs are delivered, an official in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare has said. In his presentation on stock levels of drugs in the country, manager in the pharmacy department Mr

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Sponsored walk to raise awareness on eczema PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 00:00

Health Reporter
THE Eczma Association of Zimbabwe Trust in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare has set aside this week for activities aimed at raising awareness on eczema and allergies. Eczema Association of Zimbabwe Trust founder Mr Ordwell Gwengo said the campaign was aimed at

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Circumcision: Docs up in arms PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 October 2012 00:00

Paidamoyo Chipunza Health Reporter
Government has failed to achieve set targets for male circumcision because a few selected individuals are carrying out the procedure which any doctor should have been allowed to do, provincial medical directors have said. The country’s provincial medical directors revealed this at an HIV and Aids

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Tobacco deliveries breach the 100 million kg mark 55 days after the opening of the marketing season. Do you agree this is a sign of the success of Zimbabwe’s land reform programme?
 

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