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Zimbabwe: Woman Jailed for Incest With Three Minor Sons
Herald Correspondent A 58-year-old Beatrice woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing her three minor sons. The woman sexually abused her sons -- twins aged eight and a six-year-old. She will serve an effective 16 years after Chitungwiza Magistrate, Mr Noel Mupeyiwa, conditionally suspended four years of the sentence.
Zimbabwe: Where to Get Your Covid-189 Jab in Harare
Do you want to get your first Covid-19 vaccination jab? Are you a resident of Harare and over the age of 18? Do you have a chronic health condition? If your answer is yes, then read below. The City of Harare recently decentralised Covid-19 vaccination sites meaning residents wishing to get vaccinated do not have to queue for long. This will decongest the pilot sites, Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital and Parirentyatwa Group of Hospitals.
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 - How to Keep Children Safe in the Home, Community
Senior Reporter One way of protecting children who stay with infected individuals is to allocate them separate bedrooms Any infected person should be isolated such that young children do not play around them In a case where there is one bathroom, the infected person should be the last one to bath, thereafter the care giver can disinfect the bathroom using bleach Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc globally, resulting in schools' closures.
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 - Access to Information a Challenge for PWDs
Senior Reporter There is not enough information on Covid-19 for sign language users even in the national media When they want to convey sign language they usually use facial expressions hence they are forced to remove their masks such that the next person understands their communication thereby exposing themselves to the virus Deaf Zimbabwe Trust is currently providing Covid-19 information in sign language on social media to keep the deaf community updated on the virus AS the nation grapples...
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 Extended Lockdown - Zimbabweans Applaud Government
Zimbabweans have applauded Government for extending the Level 4 Lockdown prompted by a surge in Covid-19 cases and deaths in the country. Acting President and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Constantino Chiwenga on Friday extended the current lockdown by a further two weeks. Responding to the news, Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director, Itai Rusike said the lockdown restrictions were obviously a result of the poor compliance by the public.
Zimbabwe: People Now Opting for Traditional Remedies
As Zimbabwe continues to record an increase in Covid-19 cases and deaths, many people, especially those in the country's informal sector, are contemplating downgrading on funeral and medical aid cover. On Monday, the country recorded 70 deaths bringing the number of people who have succumbed to the pandemic to 1075. Then on yesterday, Zimbabwe had a cumulative 1 103 Covid-19 deaths after 28 more were recorded.
Zimbabwe: Continue Abiding With Who Regulations On Covid-19, Zimbabweans Urged
MEMBERS of the public must continue abiding with the World Health Organisation guidelines on the prevention of Covid-19 that include hand washing with soap and clean water, practising social distancing and wearing face masks covering the mouth and nose. Director for epidemiology and disease control Dr Portia Manangazira made the call at the Zimbabwe National Practioner's Association (ZINPA) Annual General meeting held in Karoi recently.
Zimbabwe: Unsafe Abortions Are a Major Public Health Concern
Unsafe abortion cases are rife among youth and adults in Zimbabwe owing to high medical costs, restrictive abortion laws and lack of or inadequate youth friendly clinics that offers sexual reproductive health services, negative attitudes by service providers towards patients, lack of knowledge on how and where to seek services among others. The 2020 #VoiceandChoice Barometer notes that 24% of all pregnancies in Southern Africa end in abortion.
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 Affects Homebased Care Initiatives
Some members of Seke Rural Home Based Care are appealing for Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to enable them to carry out their duties without fear of getting Covid-19. Speaking to the Herald at the side lines of the Grassroots Women Resilience Building National Convention workshop in Harare on Tuesday, the home based care givers said unavailability of PPEs was putting them at risk of contracting diseases including Covid-19 thereby affecting voluntary work.
Zimbabwe: Mobile Refill for TB, Art Patients
PEOPLE living with HIV and those with tuberculosis can now collect their medication from mobile refill centres in Harare. The new move will ensure adherence as those on antiretroviral treatment (ART) do not miss out on their medication as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, which minimises movement.
Zimbabwe: Natpharm Allays ARVs Shortage Fears
Natpharm has assured Zimbabweans on second regimen antiretroviral treatment that the current stocks which are low will be expeditiously replenished. There had been concerns among those who take second line ARVs over the state of the country's inventory which has been affected by Covid-19. In an interview, NatPharm board chairperson Dr Billy Rigava said work is already in progress to avoid a crisis.
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 - UNFPA Avails Over U.S.$2.5 Million for GBV & Sexual Reproductive Health Services
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has released over $2.5 million to support Government and various implementing partners to continue providing quality sexual reproductive health and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are meant to ensure the continuation in the provision of sexual reproductive health services including GBV prevention and services for survivors during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Zimbabwe: WFP Appeals for U.S.$250m to Alleviate Hunger in Zim
With COVID-19 aggravating an already severe hunger crisis in Zimbabwe, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for an additional US$250 million to support a rapidly expanding emergency operation for millions at-risk.
Zimbabwe: COVID-19 - Why Children With Disabilities Need Specialised Masks
People with disabilities (PWDs) have raised concern over the lack of proper Covid-19 prevention mechanisms, in particular a specialized face mask that enables them to breathe well. Most PWDs, especially children with down syndrome are not using face masks at all putting them at high risk of getting Covid-19. Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZAPHCA) Theresa Makwara said they need specialised masks for the children as the hand-made ones are not good for them.
Zimbabwe: Observer Teams Give Polls Thumbs Up
Photo: Tawanda Mudimu/The Herald AFRIC observer mission group member Volker Tschapke, right, addresses the media while flanked by Professor Jose Matemulane and Purnima Anad, third from right, and Mirjam Katharina Zwingli in Borrowdale, Harare.
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