Zim adopts NAT to supercharge blood safety

HEALTH and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora has affirmed Zimbabwe’s readiness to harness scientific innovation in strengthening both HIV prevention and the overall safety and resilience of its health system.  

Speaking during the official launch of the new Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) blood-screening platform at the National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) headquarters, Mombeshora hailed the transformative advancement in protecting the health and lives of the people of Zimbabwe.  

“This moment is not merely a technical achievement, it is a national milestone that reflects our shared commitment to safeguarding the lives of our citizens,” he said. 

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