AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisease Preparedness: Zimbabwe has launched a US$14.33 million Pandemic Fund project for 2026–28, aiming to improve disease surveillance, laboratory testing and emergency readiness across human, animal and environmental health. The grant is backed by separate partner and government investments. Nursing Workforce: Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora called nurses and midwives the backbone of care as 38 nurses graduated in critical-care and operating-theatre specialties. Government is also considering allowing more private hospitals to train nurses, subject to a pilot programme. Medicines and Remedies: As debate grows over First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s promotion of herbal remedies, health experts warn they should not replace modern treatment, particularly when dosage and safety are uncertain. Climate and Care: Research at Mount Darwin District Hospital points to practical ways to protect pregnant women from extreme heat, which can worsen discomfort and health risks during pregnancy.
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