Harare, February 28, 2013: The United States Embassy is providing $140,000 to eight community-based organizations in various parts of Zimbabwe for community initiatives. “I am happy to announce that my Embassy will provide $40,000 in U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (also known as PEPFAR) and $100,000 in African Development Fund (ADF) grants to eight community-based projects in Manicaland, Mashonaland Central, Midlands and Matabeleland,” said U.S. Ambassador Bruce Wharton during a signing ceremony at the Embassy in Harare on Thursday. The beneficiaries of the support include Bonda Art and Craft Community in Mutasa district in Manicaland and Little Children... Continue Reading
February 2013: “My parents were overweight, so chances are I’m going to be overweight.” This is a widely accepted myth when it comes to understanding the relationship between genetics and weight loss. This is, however, just that – a myth! Advances in genetic science have progressed so far that we can now not only disprove this common misconception, but go so far as unlocking each individual’s unique DNA profile. Scientists believe that this invaluable information has far-reaching potential for improving our health because, for the first time, we are able to make precise decisions concerning diet and lifestyle changes based... Continue Reading
Zimbabwean’s have been going to South Africa for specialist medical treatment that is not available here for many years, and over the years treatment in South Africa has become expensive, notwithstanding the fact that they are our closest neighbours, and to be quite honest the whole of Africa south of the equator has sought treatment in South Africa for decades. But this is about to change for Zimbabweans, as we join the rest of the world in seeking treatment where its not only cheap, but technologically advanced. Countries like the United Kingdom and America have been sending patients to India... Continue Reading
Every year a significant number of South Africa’s eight million medical scheme members find themselves in the unenviable position that their medical savings funds (MSF) have run out long before the end of the year. “Often medical scheme members who run out of savings funds, have not made sufficient provision for out-of-pocket expenses and do not have the extra cash readily available to pay for their day-to-day expenses, invariably prompting them to cut back in terms of medicine and treatment. This may well impact negatively on their health, which, in the long run, could lead to further costly health complications... Continue Reading
HARARE, February 13, 2013 – Through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a five-year, $60 million grant (2012-2017) to Families and Communities for the Elimination ofPediatric HIV (FACE-Pediatric HIV), a locally-led consortium, to support the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare’s national Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) program. The goal of the Ministry’s program is to eliminate new HIV infections in children and improve the survival of mothers and children. On February 13, Zimbabwean Minister of Health Henry Madzorera and U.S. Ambassador Bruce Wharton will launch this new project... Continue Reading
