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WHO, AfDB, Japan, UNCERF and USAID donate $1.8 million lifeline targeting cholera an...

Harare – In a significant boost to Zimbabwe's healthcare infrastructure, the World Health Organization (WHO) today donated a wide range of medical equipment to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). The equipment, valued close to $1.8 million, was funded by various donors and partners, including the African Development Bank, the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UNCERF), USAID and the Government of Japan.

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Press Release: Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All

Harare – From August 1 to 7, the world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and optimal early childhood development, providing babies with their first immunization and all the nutrients required for their optimal brain development and growth.

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WHO support decommissioning of Cholera Treatment Centres in Zimbabwe

Harare - The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting Zimbabwe’s efforts to decommission cholera treatment centers across the country. This strategic move, funded through the Health Resilience Fund, comes after a significant decline in cholera cases, with the last reported case recorded on 30 June 2024.

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Zimbabwe moots introduction of Hepatitis B Birth Dose

Kadoma - Zimbabwe plans to introduce the universal birth dose vaccination for Hepatitis B, a major step towards achieving the goals of the Triple Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B Virus Plan: 2023 to 2026, the country launched last year. This programme aligns with World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, which emphasize newborn vaccination within 24 hours of birth as a cornerstone of preventing mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of Hepatitis B.

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