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Limpopo province Member of the Executive Council, Phophi Ramathuba berating a defenceless Zimbabwean patient admitted at Bela Bela Hospital.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 1, 2022
Health talk: Animal bites can be very fatal
Worldwide, about 5 million people are bitten by snakes every year, the majority of whom are from Africa and South-East Asia.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 4, 2022
Take your child for measles vaccination
The exercise is supposed to end this Saturday and so far, about 623 810 children have been vaccinated.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 8, 2022
Opinion: Corruption a threat to viability of health systems
Corruption has been talked about in many countries, but the scourge is threatening to decapitate the world, especially developing countries.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 15, 2022
Health talk: Zim health system grapples with corruption
Researchers estimate that about $455 billion of the $7.35 trillion dollars spent on health care annually is lost to fraud and corruption.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 17, 2022
Transport ministry can do better on Mbudzi Interchange
It is a pity that motorists are going to be in movement anguish for the next 18 good months while the interchange is being constructed.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 22, 2022
Health talk: Menopause can cause misery in women
Radiation therapy only affects ovarian function if radiation is directed at the ovaries.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 25, 2022
Health talk: Unnecessary interference frustrating private medical sector
There are too many illogical rules that are thrown into the medical fray.
By Johannes Marisa
Oct. 9, 2022
Opinion: Unnecessary refereeing frustrating the private medical sector
Many practitioners have failed to take off and the tribulations have overshadowed the bright light.
By Johannes Marisa
Oct. 13, 2022
PSMI management to blame for health service collapse
Corruption has grounded life-saving entities that had potential to lift the national flag higher
By Johannes Marisa
Oct. 20, 2022
Opinion: GZU School of Medicine should improve health service in Masvingo
The Ministry of Health and Child Care now faces a massive task to upgrade the available hospitals as they are now set to become teaching hospitals.
By Johannes Marisa
Oct. 27, 2022
Health talk: GZU School of Medicine boon for Masvingo
Everyone who has passed through University of Zimbabwe School of Medicine appreciates the diligence that Professor Mufunda exhibit
By Johannes Marisa
Oct. 30, 2022
Law enforcement agents, MCAZ should diligently work to curtail drug abuse
Law enforcement agents should work tirelessly to destroy the drug networks.
By Johannes Marisa
Nov. 3, 2022
Health talk: Breast cancer hitting hard
There are available treatments for breast cancer but depending on the stage. Some of the following treatment modalities are under use today:
By Johannes Marisa
Nov. 6, 2022
Strengthening private health service should also be seriously considered
If the country is to outcompete other African countries on health service delivery, a strong primary healthcare should be established.
By Johannes Marisa
Nov. 10, 2022
I hope COVID-19 does not frustrate 2022 festivities
Why are some people still shunning vaccinations yet the previous pandemics disappeared after massive vaccination campaigns?
By Johannes Marisa
Nov. 17, 2022
Health talk: Always remember Covid-19 is still around
Many people lost their lives and the void left was an insurmountable task to fill.
By Johannes Marisa
Nov. 20, 2022
Land offer to medical practitioners welcome
President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangangwa last week offered free land to medical professionals for construction of health centres.
By Johannes Marisa
Nov. 24, 2022
Health talk: Oedema: An emerging diagnostic dilemma
Oedema occurs when tiny blood vessels in the body (capillaries) leak fluid. The fluid builds up in surrounding tissues causing swelling.
By Johannes Marisa
Nov. 27, 2022
2023 health budget should satisfy key areas
There is no doubt that many hospitals have obsolete equipment and they are also in dire need of essential drugs.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 1, 2022
Effective courts, police critical in fighting drug abuse
The World Health Organisation estimates that in 2019, about 180 000 people lost their precious lives directly due to drug use disorders
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 8, 2022
Health talk: Effective courts, police should work to curtail drug abuse
Let us all flex our hands to annihilate drug abuse. Tomorrow it is your child who will be accused of rape, theft or murder because of drug abuse!
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 11, 2022
Public health institutions have potential to deliver
Government should urgently consider such areas if universal health coverage is to be talked about.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 15, 2022
Zim deserves better healthcare system in 2023
The year 2022 saw the Government of Zimbabwe opening many healthcare facilities that have potential to serve as many people as possible.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 18, 2022
Power outages hinder robust health service delivery
The low water level in Kariba Dam was pinpointed as one of the causes of inadequate power generation at the hydropower station.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 22, 2022
Electricity is critical for better health system
The demand for electricity has generally increased in the last 20 years due to the growing population, increased industrial activity, modern farming against an almost stagnant supply.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 25, 2022
We can improve health service delivery in 2023: Here is how
Lockdowns were lifted as the pandemic showed signs of regression as evidenced by incidence rate, prevalence, morbidity, case fatality rate and mortality.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 30, 2022
Be wary of COVID-19 strike in China
Social media reports are emerging of congested health institutions which seem to be getting overwhelmed with multiple cases.
By Johannes Marisa
Jan. 5, 2023
Health Talk: Be alert about Covid-19 strike in China, US
The situation is not pleasing as the worry for another serious outbreak continues to grow. Covid-19 mutations are occurring at supersonic speed compared to other viruses.
By Johannes Marisa
Jan. 8, 2023
Opinion: Health ministry should stand with remaining health personnel
There are many issues which I think the Ministry of Health and Child Care should consider in its endeavour to deliver good health services, if we are to achieve universal health coverage.
By Johannes Marisa
Jan. 12, 2023
