The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has approved a monthly dapivirine vaginal ring for adult women that has been described by HIV experts as a āgame-changer in HIV preventionā. The dapivirine ring is an intravaginal silicone ring, developed by the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) for HIV prevention The ring releases the antiretroviral… Continue reading New HIV Prevention Ring For Women Approved In South Africa
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Zimbabwe elected in World Health Assembly committee
The cabinet briefing held yesterday revealed that Zimbabwe might just be making strides in the right direction. The nation has been elected to make a part of the World Health Assembly’s general committee. The World Health Assembly is the body that is in charge of making the decisions pertaining to the World Health Organisation (WHO).… Continue reading Zimbabwe elected in World Health Assembly committee
Zimbabwe tops SADC countries in World Health Organization list
Could we say that Zimbabwe is certainly a well rounded nation as it has been making it to top positions in various lists? The lists include a Forbes list and a recent United Nations list. SADC has recognised the country’s effort in combating Covid-19 by means of vaccination. The Zimbabwean government has since taken a… Continue reading Zimbabwe tops SADC countries in World Health Organization list
World leaders propose International Covid-19 Treaty
It is noted that the Covid-19 pandemic has posed the biggest challenge second from the Second World War(WW2). As a resulted, it has necessitated the need for serious preparations in view of any future pandemics. 23 world leaders lead by The German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson,… Continue reading World leaders propose International Covid-19 Treaty
Covid19 vaccine deferred in these countries
The AstraZeneca corona virus vaccine has been suspended in some countries. This decision was reached after the realization that this vaccine has been said to cause blood clots. The safety data on this vaccine is to be reviewed soon by the World Health Organization (WHO). Thus far WHO had expressed confidence in the vaccine. The… Continue reading Covid19 vaccine deferred in these countries