AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSTI Update (Bulawayo): Bulawayo’s Health Promotion Unit says sexually transmitted infections are rising despite high male condom uptake and HIV prevention efforts, warning that low-risk perception and inconsistent condom use may be driving the trend. Mobile Health Access (Bulawayo): A Bulawayo mobile clinic partnership under the AIDS Levy-funded social contracting programme is helping patients who can’t afford clinic fees or transport, with families reporting faster, more dignified care. HIV Prevention (Bulawayo): National AIDS Council reports high-impact, low-cost interventions are helping scale down HIV prevalence through community education and sustained treatment support. Neuromodulation Breakthrough (Harare): A Chinese medical team helped Zimbabwe complete the country’s first Deep Brain Stimulation surgery and first Spinal Cord Stimulation procedure, with patients reported stable after successful operations. Women’s Livelihoods at Risk (e-Tricycles): Police crackdowns on rural electric tricycles are threatening the income of women beneficiaries who struggle to meet registration and licensing costs. Health Tech Skills Fair (Matabeleland South): Learners showcased a smart robotic health monitoring system that can alert healthcare workers via mobile notifications when danger is detected. Ebola Preparedness (Hurungwe): Government says there are no Ebola cases yet, but Hurungwe has activated emergency preparedness and isolation readiness. Drug & Alcohol Concern: Harare officials warn drug and alcohol abuse is harming productivity and affecting children.
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