AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedicine Safety: Zimbabwe’s Medicines Control Authority (MCAZ) has ordered a Class II recall of specific Remedica batches of Nifedipine 10mg tablets (112033, 117367) and also flagged quality issues with Levodopa/Carbidopa tablets used for Parkinson’s—patients are urged to check batch numbers and return affected stock, while the Ministry warns people not to stop prescribed treatment based on social media. Public Health Skills: World First Aid Day in Bulawayo pushed for wider first-aid training in schools, workplaces, mines, farms and communities, stressing that quick help in the first minutes can save lives during disasters and road crashes. Health System Integrity: Police arrested a man at Sally Mugabe Hospital for allegedly impersonating a nurse, with investigations ongoing after medicines and medical supplies were recovered. Domestic Violence & Mental Health: Reports continue to swirl after Zimbabwe Human Rights Commissioner Dr Martin Muduva was allegedly axed by his wife, who later died by suicide, reigniting debate on trust, conflict escalation and getting help early. Food Safety & Regulation: Harare vendors face a tough choice as the city pushes traders into legal markets and requires food vendors to meet health and safety rules—many say moving would cut off their daily customers. Health-Related Crime: A man was arrested at Harare’s Roadport bus terminus over an alleged drug haul and unregistered medicines from South Africa.
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