Category: Health
Cimas donates US$13K to Cancer Association of Zimbabwe
The country's largest medical aid provider, Cimas Medical Aid, under their wellness brand iGO, has donated US$13,753.00 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe in the capital as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs
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Zimbabwe launches cholera vaccination to curb the spread
Today, the Government of Zimbabwe launched a vaccination campaign against cholera, in collaboration with UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Zimbabwe’s own Chido Mpemba officially assumes duty as WHO’s Commissioner on Social Connections
The 11 member Commission was appointed by the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyusus and will be Co-Chaired by Commissioner Chido Mpemba, who is also serving as the youngest co-chair in a W.H.O Commission and currently the youngest diplomat in the African Union Chairperson’s cabinet alongside Dr Vivek Muphy who served as the 19th Surgeon General under President Obama administration and is currently serving as the 21st Surgeon General of the U.S state Department.
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Call for eye health to be recognised as vital part of healthcare and development
This World Sight Day (12 October), international development organisation Sightsavers is calling on global leaders to end the geographical inequity of eye health services.
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AstraZeneca appoints Sharon Barr as Executive Vice President BioPharmaceuticals R&D
AstraZeneca today announced the appointment of Sharon Barr as Executive Vice President, BioPharmaceuticals R&D. Sharon will succeed Mene Pangalos, who is retiring and will step down from his role early next year, after almost fourteen years with the company and an illustrious 35-year career.
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Breathing hope: Tackling lung cancer in Africa and the Middle East
Lung cancer, once rare, is now the highest cause of mortality of cancer worldwide. Responsible for more fatalities than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. [1] It claims a life every 18 seconds. In recent years, wealthier countries have recently experienced a significant decline in lung cancer mortality, but in most of the Middle East and Africa incidence and mortality remains high.
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Tackling gender inequality at community level
Liapeng Raliengoane LESOTHO, Leribe – Gathered at Makhobalo High School, Ha Khabo in the Tšehlanyane area, the community members agreed on the need for advancement of gender equality in their community and the country at large. They also made pledges to address gender inequality. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5) which is […]
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Adolescents access youth-friendly health services
Liapeng Raliengoane LESOTHO, Maseru – The adolescents and young people from the rural Nazareta Ha Nkhema accessed youth-friendly health services over the weekend and also commemorated Menstrual Hygiene Day. The event was held at Lelala Primary School through the facilitation of Sesotho Media and Development. These young people were given comprehensive sexuality education through watching […]
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