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The Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe has confirmed the presence of a type 2 circulating poliovirus variant in sewage samples collected from certain areas in Harare. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Ministry said a similar variant was also detected in a 10-year-old child from the Sanyati district of Mashonaland West province. This variant is known as circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV) and occurs when the weakened live virus in the oral polio vaccine mutates and spreads in the community. The detection of these viruses indicates a polio outbreak in the country.
In a Statement on the Detection of a Circulating Poliovirus Variant in Zimbabwe and the Rollout of Emergency Response Polio Vaccination, the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Suleiman Timiod Kwidini said:
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The Ministry of Health and Child Care wishes to inform the public that it has confirmed through laboratory tests the presence of a type 2 circulating poliovirus variant in environmental samples that were collected towards the end of 2023 from sewage sites covering Budiriro, Mbare and Mufakose catchments in Harare Metropolitan Province. In addition and through intensified Poliomyelitis disease surveillance in the country a similar circulating poliovirus variant has been detected in a 10-year-old child from Sanyati district of Mashonaland West province who presented to us with acute paralysis and had laboratory tests done for confirmation.
The virus that was detected in these occasions is a rare type of poliovirus that can occur when the weakened live virus in the oral polio vaccine (OPV) mutates over time and becomes able to circulate in the community. Hence it is referred to as circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus-type 2 (cVDPV).
The detection of these viruses in the environment or in humans constitutes a Polio outbreak in the country. While the news is concerning, we as Ministry would like to reassure the public that we have taken swift action to investigate and contain the outbreak to prevent any further spread that may occur. Following the detection, the Ministry immediately declared the event to the World Health Organisation (WHO) as required under International Health Regulations and instituted emergency response measures. These included the activation of a Polio Incident Management system and the appointment of an Incident Manager for a coordinated outbreak response, conducting thorough investigations, intensifying Polio surveillance throughout the country and planning for emergency nationwide Polio vaccination campaigns to ensure that transmission is stopped rapidly.
The Ministry further informs the public that two rounds of emergency national polio vaccination campaign targeting all children below 10 years of age have been scheduled for February and March 2024. The detailed Polio risk analysis conducted by the Ministry identified the below 10-year-old old age-group as having a higher risk to these type 2 polioviruses since vaccines targeting this type were stopped globally in 2015 after global eradication. In the planned vaccination campaign, all children below 10 years are being targeted with an initial two rounds of novel oral Polio vaccine (nOPV2) to quickly boost their protection from this type of poliovirus.
The first round is scheduled between 20 February and 01 March 2024 while the second round is scheduled between 19 and 29 March 2024 for all provinces. The emergency vaccination campaign which will be conducted in close collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education targets to vaccinate and protect a total of 4 206 013 children in each of the two rounds. The vaccines for both round 1 and 2 have already been received in country and prepositioned in all provinces and cities. Vaccination will be done through deployment of house-to-house and mobile vaccination teams in addition to vaccination at all health facilities during the campaign days.
Given the contagious nature of circulating polioviruses and their capacity to evolve over time to a type that causes serious disease and debilitating paralysis, the Ministry strongly encourages all parents and caregivers of children to ensure that all children below 10 years of age are vaccinated against polio and protected. Vaccination remains the most effective way to stop these polioviruses and protect children from severe disease.
Besides the vaccination response, a number of key strategies have been put in place for the response to polio including:
• Intensifying surveillance and active search to identify and detect all vaccine-preventable diseases. This includes expanding environmental sampling sites in the country and capacitation of our laboratory to test for the virus 
• Engaging in level advocacy to commit all key stakeholders to the eradication of Polio 
• Training and equipping health workers at all levels for outbreak preparedness and response 
• Intensifying community engagement and awareness campaigns to increase uptake of immunisation and other public health measures.
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Zimbabwe is not the only country facing this issue. Similar polioviruses have been detected in other countries in the region, including Botswana, Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Zambia. Kwidini said collaboration and coordination efforts are ongoing among these countries to respond to the threat.
The government of Zimbabwe acknowledges the support of technical and funding partners, including WHO, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), UNICEF, Gavi-the vaccine alliance, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary Club, Crown Agents, and others in the fight against polio. The government remains committed to eradicating polio and protecting the health of its citizens through collaborative efforts.
The Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care expresses gratitude to the Polio Incident Management System, national and subnational health teams, and partners for their dedicated work in responding to the polio emergency. The government assures continued support for their efforts.
Polio is a serious disease caused by a virus called the poliovirus. It can make people very sick and even cause death. The virus can spread easily from one person to another. When someone gets infected, the virus can attack their spinal cord, which is an important part of the body that helps us move. This can lead to paralysis, which means a person can’t move certain parts of their body. Polio is a dangerous illness, and it’s important to take steps to prevent its spread.
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Zimbabwe Polio Outbreak: Emergency Response Vaccination Campaigns Launched

The Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe is concerned about the spread of cholera during funeral gatherings. They have urged the public to report all deaths that occur in the community so that health workers can supervise the burials, especially those resulting from diarrheal causes, whether or not they are confirmed cases of cholera. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the ministry observed that funeral gatherings have become super-spreaders of the disease. Read the statement:
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The Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe as realised that funeral gatherings are acting as super-spreaders of Cholera in Zimbabwe. Therefore, the  Ministry is advising all members of the public to report all deaths that occur in the community and that all burials especially from diarrhoeal causes, whether proven Cholera or not should be supervised by health workers. Eating at burials should be limited.
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This comes after the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/18/zimbabwes-health-ministry-gives-update-on-cholera-outbreak/">ministry issued another statement</a> noting that as of January 17, 2024, there have been 2,223 confirmed cases of cholera in the country. Tragically, 71 people have lost their lives due to this waterborne disease. The ministry has also reported 336 suspected deaths.
The highest number of cholera cases have been confirmed in Manicaland (1045), Harare (663), Mat South (147), Mash West (108), Mat East (106), and Chitungwiza (53). On the other hand, Bulawayo has recorded only three cases, while Mat North has reported just one case. It should be noted that Bulawayo (8) and Matabeleland North (11) have the fewest tests conducted.
Cholera is a serious illness caused by contaminated water or food. It spreads quickly and can lead to severe dehydration and even death if not treated promptly. The ministry is taking this situation seriously and is urging the public to take necessary precautions, such as reporting deaths and limiting eating during burials, to prevent further spread of the disease.
It is important for everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cholera, such as diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration, and to seek medical attention if they suspect they or someone they know may be affected. By working together and following the guidance of health workers, the community can help control the spread of cholera and protect each other’s health.
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Report All Deaths That Occur In The Community - Ministry Of Health

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has released an update on the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, revealing that as of January 17, 2024, there have been over 2,200 confirmed cases of cholera in the country. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Ministry also mentioned that at least 70 people have lost their lives due to this waterborne disease. Read the statement:
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As at 17 January 2024, Zimbabwe had 18 865 suspected Cholera cases, 2 223 confirmed cases, 18 137 recoveries and 71 confirmed deaths and 336 suspected deaths.
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To combat the spread of cholera, the government has implemented several measures. They have imposed restrictions, including a ban on food at funerals, to prevent further transmission of the disease. Additionally, cholera treatment camps have been established in various areas across the country. The government has also intensified surveillance efforts and engaged local leaders and village health workers in active case detection.
The outbreak occurs when densely populated cities such as Harare and Bulawayo are facing challenges in access to clean water and proper sanitation raising fears that the disease would spread rapidly if not managed in time. Harare, the capital city, is facing prolonged water shortages, with certain neighbourhoods enduring the consequences. The daily water requirement for Harare residents is estimated at 800 million litres, while the city’s current capacity stands at only about 494 million litres. Bulawayo, the second-largest city, has also introduced water rationing measures, leaving some areas without water for 72 hours or more.
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Zimbabwe's Health Ministry Gives Update On Cholera Outbreak

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, has claimed that the current shortage of essential medicines in major hospitals is a result of economic sanctions imposed on the country by the United States, Britain, and their Western allies.
Ziyambi who is also Zimbabwe’s Leader of Government Business in Parliament, made these remarks during a Question and Answer Session in the National Assembly. He acknowledged that the health sector in Zimbabwe is facing challenges, and he attributed the drug shortages to the country’s economic struggles, which have been worsened by the economic sanctions. He said:
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We used to have functional pharmaceutical companies that supplied us with medication but we were then slapped with sanctions.
However, with the advent of the second republic, President Mnangagwa got into an agreement with Egypt so that they provide us with medicine.
The Egyptian (government) has built warehouses so that they can store the medicine once they start supplying. In the meantime, we are getting our medicine from Egypt.
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Opposition legislators from the Citizens Coalition for Change demanded that the government visit the country’s hospitals to assess the situation firsthand.
The Health and Child Care Minister, Douglas Mombeshora, also acknowledged the serious shortage of medicine and drugs in public hospitals, leaving patients dependent on private health facilities. He described the unavailability of medicine as depressing. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200020469/sanctions-to-blame-for-drug-shortages">NewsDay</a> cites him as saying:
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Our ministry acknowledges that the country is facing a serious shortage of medicine and drugs, which is culminating in a crisis, especially at the lower level and has left patients at the mercy of private hospitals.
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The healthcare system in Zimbabwe was once considered one of the best in the developing world, according to the World Health Organization in 1985. However, the situation has deteriorated, with some hospitals operating without even basic painkillers. Critics attribute the current state of the healthcare sector to underfunding and corruption.
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Minister Attributes Shortage Of Essential Medicines In Zimbabwe To Economic Sanctions

The Health and Child Care Ministry in Zimbabwe has reported a concerning increase in cholera deaths. As of Monday, there have been 108 suspected deaths and 5,030 new cases. The outbreak has been reported in 41 districts, with Buhera and Gutu being the most affected areas. Manicaland has the highest number of confirmed cases, followed by Matabeleland South and Harare, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200018221/alarm-as-cholera-deaths-surge">NewsDay</a> reported citing the Ministry’s report. The outbreak has also been recorded in other provinces including Midlands, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland West, Matabeleland North, and Mashonaland East. Read the report:
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Fifty-five new suspected cholera cases, (1) suspected death and (0) laboratory-confirmed results were reported today (Monday). The cases were reported from Gutu (26).Buhera (10), Bikita (7), Chipinge (5), Chiredzi (5) and Mutare (2).
As of 16 October 2023, 97 cases are hospitalised at Bikita CTC (13), Zaka (5), Chiredzi (4), Gutu (19) in Masvingo Province, Buhera (33), Chipinge (17),Mutare Rural (2) in Manicaland Province, BRIDH (2) in Harare Province and Thorngrove (2) in Bulawayo.
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<h3>Measures to combat cholera</h3>
The government of Zimbabwe has implemented several measures to prevent the spread of cholera. These include banning church camp meetings, open markets, and communal beer gatherings. Health experts are urging the government to declare the current cholera outbreak a national disaster, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the situation. Community Working Group on Health executive director Itai Rusike said:
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The outbreak is now spreading to other provinces and government may consider declaring the cholera outbreak a national disaster so thata wide range of agencies can come in to support the government with health promotion, treating cases and carrying out case tracing and that may result in reducing case fatalities.
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Rusike emphasised the importance of implementing lasting solutions to tackle cholera in Zimbabwe, including providing clean and safe drinking water. <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Johannes_Marisa/">Johannes Marisa</a>, the president of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe, supported this view, stating that efforts to contain cholera would be incomplete without improved water sanitation and infrastructure.
The Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe has provided a list of measures to combat cholera and other waterborne diseases. These measures focus on hygiene practices and prevention strategies. They include washing hands with soap and clean water, informing health workers about suspected cases, avoiding handshakes at public gatherings, drinking boiled or treated water, washing fruits and vegetables before consumption, using toilets instead of open defecation, cooking food thoroughly, seeking medical attention promptly, and maintaining good personal hygiene. The ministry emphasizes the severity and fast-acting nature of cholera, urging individuals to take preventive action and seek immediate treatment if suspected. Additionally, they advise taking salt and sugar solution if cholera is suspected while en route to a health facility to prevent dehydration. These measures aim to control the spread of cholera and protect public health.
The cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe started in February in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chegutu/">Chegutu</a>, Mashonaland West province, and has now spread to various other areas including <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Buhera_District/">Buhera</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chikomba/">Chikomba</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chimanimani/">Chimanimani</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chipinge/">Chipinge</a>, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chitungwiza/">Chitungwiza</a>, and more. The country experienced a severe cholera epidemic in 2008-2009, affecting nearly 100,000 people and causing over 4,000 deaths, making it the worst outbreak in Zimbabwe’s history.
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Zimbabwe Health Ministry Reports Alarming Cholera Death Increase

According to the Zimbabwe Health Workers Union, high-ranking officials within the Ministry of Health and Child Care are engaging in sexual harassment by offering female employees financially rewarding workshops in exchange for sex.
The union’s general secretary, L. Sarai, sent a letter to the Acting Health Secretary on May 16, 2023, outlining these allegations. Additionally, Sarai accused department heads of taking work-related workshops that were intended for junior employees. These actions constitute serious violations of workplace conduct and must be addressed promptly to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. Sarai said:
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It has come to our attention that there is rampant abuse of authority by heads of department within the ministry concerning opportunities to attend work-related workshops and other assignments with monetary benefits.
These leaders attend workshops which are earmarked for junior employees and in some cases, not related to their line of work.
In most cases, invitation letters are directed to these heads, instead of passing these opportunities they then grab them for financial benefit.
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According to the workers’ union, leaders in the Ministry of Health and Child Care who attend work-related workshops are not fulfilling their obligation to share the knowledge they gain with other staff members.
The union reports that in some cases, directors attend workshops that are meant to benefit junior officers, and upon their return, delegate the task of disseminating the information to others.
Additionally, the union has reported that some bosses are using work-related workshops to solicit sexual favours. Added the union:
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It is very disturbing to note that opportunities that are meant for information sharing and learning are now being used in exchange for sexual favour by some male leaders.
We implore your good office to investigate this rot with a view to bring culprits to account for their misdeeds.
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Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal and unethical conduct that can lead to disciplinary action, termination of employment, civil lawsuits, and criminal charges. In many countries, including Zimbabwe, sexual harassment is a criminal offence punishable by law.
Additionally, such actions can lead to damage to the reputation of the organization and negatively impact the morale and productivity of employees. Employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to provide a safe and respectful work environment, and those who engage in sexual harassment can face serious legal and professional consequences.
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Health Officials Offer Female Employees Workshops For Sex, Alleges Workers' Union

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> has been urged to present a strategy to tackle teenage pregnancies after it was revealed that over 700 girls between 10 and 14 years old gave birth in 2022.
This was highlighted in the Vital Statistics Report released by the Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (Zimstat). MDC legislator <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ruth_Labode">Ruth Labode</a> said that this report underscores the urgent need to address the issue of teenage pregnancies. Said Labode:
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Disaggregated data on the Distribution of Births by Age of Mother released during the launch of the Zimstat Vital Statistics Report shows that 700 girls aged 10 to 14 gave birth in 2022.
What does this say about this country? Could the Minister of Health and Child Care bring a Ministerial Statement and tell us what strategy they have to curb this scourge of teenage pregnancies. A ten-year-old is not a teenager but a baby.
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Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, agreed with Labode that the situation is very sad and needs to be addressed. She said that an inter-ministerial strategy will be implemented to tackle the issue of teenage pregnancies. The Ministry of Health is working on various strategies, which will be presented to Parliament. She added:
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Members asked for a Ministerial Statement which will articulate step by step of what they are doing.  To have 700 young girls aged 10 to 14 getting pregnant is very sad.
This is something which we need to understand from the Home Affairs Ministry to see how many people have been jailed or castrated if they need to be.
A ten-year-old is a baby and for any person in his right sense to actually take her as a woman, I think there is an element of madness which needs to be dealt with; an element of cruelty or animal behaviour which needs to be dealt with.
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Over 700 Girls Between 10 And 14 Years Gave Birth In 2022

A government survey has established that only 1% of students seeking to be enrolled in Zimbabwe’s medical schools get placed due to an acute shortage of training facilities, resulting in limited access to such training programmes.
This emerged during a workshop organised by Zimbabwe’s <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> titled the ‘Health Labour Market Analysis to Inform Health Workforce Strategic Planning and a Sustainable Health Workforce’ held on 7 February.
Reads in part the survey report tabled at the workshop: 
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With 397,185 applicants [queuing] for admission in the 2021 academic year, only 4,134 of the prospective health professions students were offered places – 1% of applicants got places to train.
There were an average of 89 applicants competing for every available seat for admission in 2021 – highly competitive. There is a capacity to train 4,476 health workers per year (theoretical capacity). Of the capacity, the production has been 3,334 per year (75% of the theoretical capacity).
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The report said there is an average course completion rate of 80.6% for health or medical-related courses and a dropout rate of 19.4%. A total of 90% of those who complete their training obtain their professional qualifications and licences to practise.
The report also said 700 to 800 nurses are trained per year as well as 200 to 220 doctors, 90 to 110 pharmacists per year and between 27 and 31 laboratory scientists each year.
It said 34% of the registered trained health workers are not active and they have mostly emigrated, retired or changed jobs, <a href="https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230208112719437">University World News</a> reported.
The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Council_for_Higher_Education">Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (ZIMCHE)</a> chief director of health and life sciences, Professor Felicity Gumbo, said some of the qualifications obtained outside Zimbabwe do not match local standards, hence students end up stranded or spend up to two years writing local examinations to be able to use their degrees.
The reasons why some foreign qualifications are not recognised in Zimbabwe include that they lack practical training through internships and other work-based learning.
The report also said that there has been a growth in the number of doctors, nurses and midwives.
It was recommended that the private sector should be engaged to optimise expanded contributions to training and employment.
It was also recommended that there should be a collaboration between the ministry of higher and tertiary education to align training plans with the ministry of health in line with the projected needs based on disease burden.
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"Only 1% Of Students Seeking Enrolment In Zimbabwe’s Medical Schools Get Placed" - Survey

The vacancies below have arisen in the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> under the Global Fund HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria grants. In a notice seen by Pindula News, the ministry said applications are being invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the posts. We present job qualifications below:
<h2>1). Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist- NMRL; TB:</h2>
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Reports to: Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist
Qualifications: 
i). Honours degree in Medical Laboratory Science(HBLMS) or Specialist Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a reputable University. ii). Post-graduate training in Public Health, Clinical Epidemiology or Microbiology is an added advantage.
Experience: 
1. 3 years post-qualification experience in a Medical Laboratory; 
2. Experience in working in a TB Laboratory is an added advantage; 
3. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint, and the internet are required.
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<h2>2). Procurement and Supply Management Manager – Head Office; Programme Coordination Unit (PCU)</h2>
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Reports to: Project Coordinator
Qualifications:
1. A degree in pharmacy. 
2. A higher qualification Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Pharmacy or Supply Chain Management is an added advantage. 
3. Registered with the Pharmacists Council of Zimbabwe.
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<h2>3). Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) Officer- Head Office; Programme Coordination Unit (PCU)</h2>
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Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Qualifications &amp; Experience:
1. University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Statistics or closely related qualification.
2. A minimum of two years experience in M&amp;E
3. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs
4. Demonstrate knowledge and experience in use of information systems including DHIS2
5. Experience with GF M&amp;E requirements
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<h2>4). Pre-Elimination Coordinator-Head Office; National Malaria Control Programme</h2>
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Reports to: Director NMCP
Qualifications and experience:
1. A Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences
2. Masters degree in Health Sciences is an added advantage
3. At least five years’ experience working in public health delivery, especially at district or provincial levels.
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<h2>5). Assistant Vector Control Officer – Head Office; National Malaria Control Programme</h2>
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Reports to: Vector Control Officer
Qualifications:
1. Diploma in Environmental Health
2. Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health or equivalent is an added advantage
Experience and required skills:
1. At least 5 years experience in public health delivery at the district or provincial level focusing on the following areas:
-IRS
-LLINs distribution
-Entomological surveillance
2. Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
3. Training skills in vector control
4. Communication and report writing skills
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<h2>6). Provincial Monitoring &amp; Evaluation Officer X 2- Midlands and Bulawayo Metropolitan</h2>
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Reports to: Provincial Medical Director (PMD)
Qualifications:
1. A degree in Monitoring &amp; Evaluation, Health Sciences or Social Sciences or Statistics or equivalent
Experience and skills:
1. Minimum of 2 years experience in monitoring and evaluation preferably health programs.
2. Demonstrated understanding of and familiarity with a range of applied research and monitoring and evaluation approaches including health information and data management systems, and quality assurance.
3. Good working knowledge of descriptive, inferential and advanced statistics.Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
4. Strong skills in MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS).
5. Strong oral and written communication skills
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<h2>7). Software Developer/Programmer X 1</h2>
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Reports to: SI Coordinator
Qualifications:
First Degree in Computing and Information Technology or equivalent
Competencies and skills required:
1. Programming language certification Oracle certification is an added advantage (i.e Java or any RDBMS)
2. 5-10 programming experience years
3. Designed and proposed an electronic system until implementation
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<h2>8). Provincial Information, Communication Technology Officer (ICT Officer); PMD Mashonaland East</h2>
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Reports to: MNCH Officer.
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice
Experience and required skills:
1. At least 2 years’ experience in ICT systems administration
2. Ability to model and represent systems effectively and creatively.
3. Knowledge and experience in using Software development frameworks
4. Knowledge and experience in setting up computer networks (WAN/LAN) and server setup and maintenance.
5. Experience with hardware maintenance is an added advantage.
6. Ability to set and meet time-lines and deadlines
7. Fluent in English (excellent oral and written skills)
8. Strong communication skills, with experience conducting trainings and delivering
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<h2>9). Laboratory Scientist- NMRL; HIV Programme</h2>
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Reports to: Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist
Qualifications and competencies:
 HBMLS or Equivalent from a reputable University
 At least 3 years post-graduate experience
 Experience with PCR diagnostic and monitoring tests is an added advantage
 Ability to interface with clinical facilities to troubleshoot and institute corrective actions for out-of-range indicators.
 Computer competence with spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications
Must be registered with Medical Laboratory Clinical Scientist Council of Zimbabwe
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<h2>10). Data Entry Officer- NMRL; HIV Programme</h2>
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Reports to: Section Head: Specimen Management
Qualifications:
1. Recognised certificate in Computers or laboratory-related discipline
Experience and required skills
1. At least 2 years’ experience in handling biological samples, laboratory data and sample management
2. Highly computer literate
3. Knowledge of ISO 15189 standard will be an added advantage
4. Experience in SPSS and EPI
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Candidates who meet the requirements of the posts are invited to submit their applications accompanied by CVs and certified copies of Certificates not later than 10 February 2023 to:
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The Secretary for Health and Child Care 
1st Floor Kaquvi Building 
Corner Simon V Muzenda Street/Central Avenue 
P.o. Box CY1122 Harare
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Ministry Of Health Is Hiring: Various Posts Under Global Fund Grants

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has urged members of the public who have malaria symptoms to seek medical attention within 24 hours to prevent deaths.
In response to questions by the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/seek-malaria-treatment-within-24-hours-to-avoid-death-government-warns/">Chronicle</a>, the Ministry said delays in accessing malaria treatment will lead to severe malaria that can lead to death. Said the ministry:
<blockquote>
Going for testing and treatment services within 24 hours of malaria symptoms (that include fever, headache, joint pains, loss of appetite, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting) will facilitate early cure and completing the treatment course will break the chain of malaria transmission. Testing and treatment for malaria is free and can be accessed from village health workers and local health facilities.
</blockquote>
The Ministry said members of the public should be on the lookout for severe malaria signs and symptoms that include:
<blockquote>
1). jaundice (yellow eyes), 
2). white palms (anaemia) 
3). very high temperature, 
4). severe body weakness (unable to sit/stand), 
5). passing very little coca-cola-coloured urine/not passing urine at all, 
6). severe vomiting.
</blockquote>
During the first week of 2023, Zimbabwe recorded a total of 1 950 malaria cases and six deaths. Of the reported cases 212 were from under the age of five.
The Ministry also intends to conduct Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in 25 districts during the 2022/2023 malaria season. 
Nine districts completed their spraying in 2022 and the remaining 16 districts are expected to finish by the end of January 2023. 
Indoor residual spraying is targeted at districts that have high malaria transmission. 
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Health Ministry Urges Those With Malaria Symptoms To Seek Help Within 24 Hours

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has reported that Zimbabwe recorded 151 deaths linked to malaria between January and October 2022.
The 2022 cumulative cases of Malaria stand at 92 310 as of October.
In its Weekly Diseases Surveillance report for the period 17 to 23 October, the ministry also said Zimbabwe recorded 1 650 malaria cases and 4 malaria deaths during the same week. 
The report also stated that Mashonaland East and Mashonaland Central Provinces, in that order, recorded 658 and 457 cases which are the highest in the land.
Meanwhile, the deaths were from Murewa District (2), Guruve District (1) and Harare (1).
The ministry also reported that 12.7 % of the reported cases, were from the under 5-year-olds category. 
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Zimbabwe Recorded 151 Malaria Deaths Between January And October 2022 - MoHCC

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga Friday last week met with medical practitioners and promised them that he will address their grievances. 
Chiwenga who doubles as the Minister of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), held a question and answer session at the launch of the National Surgical Obstetrics and Anaesthesia Strategy 2022-2025 in Victoria Falls.
They spoke about brain drain, salaries, houses and cars as well as the condition of service. <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/government-medical-professionals-engage/">ZBC News</a> cites Chiwenga as saying:
<blockquote>
We have now started to discuss issues and I think a lot of progress has been achieved and more is going to come.
</blockquote>
Kudzai Kanyepi, a surgeon said the government should work on retaining medical practitioners it would have educated. Said Kanyepa:
<blockquote>
Many of us want to come home, we are second-class citizens everywhere else except at home. There is only one home. We want to come home, but we want a soft landing. Many of us left and had to sell everything we had to fund our training, so, now we are starting again from nothing.
</blockquote>
In response, Chiwenga said those who would want to invest should approach relevant authorities for assistance. 
He also said the government had granted duty-free importation of vehicles and medical equipment adding:
<blockquote>
Just bring your papers to the Secretary because we want you to make this nation healthier.
</blockquote>
Responding to Wilfred Muteweye, a surgeon who had pleaded with the minister on behalf of junior doctors to be provided with free accommodation, Chiwenga said that was the government’s plan.
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VP Chiwenga Promises Medical Practitioners He Will Address Their Grievances

The Health ministry’s acting finance director Lynette Tennis has said late disbursement of funds is constraining the Health and Child Care ministry’s operations.
Tennis told the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health during a workshop for legislators monitoring special drawing rights (SDR) projects on Tuesday 27 September 2022 that very few funds were being disbursed from the 2022 health budget.
The workshop was facilitated by the Southern Africa Parliamentary Support Trust, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200001130/payout-delays-constrain-health-ministry">NewsDay</a> reported. Tennis said:
<blockquote>
The releases have been too little to make an impact to whatever we have to do as the Ministry of Health to achieve our mandate. The hospitals have not been getting support from the Ministry of Finance and as we move forward we received a circular in August that made it worse saying there is need for due diligence to be taken for all procurement that is being done. We are yet to get responses for whatever we submitted to them.
Funds have not been coming to the ministry, releases have been too little for the ministry, and we have not been getting support from Treasury. We managed to get 11% of our capital budget and we always ask when the other is going to come. 
</blockquote>
Tennis added that the ministry had not received any release from the Finance ministry since August 2022. 
She added that the ministry still has challenges in the procurement of medicines because the Finance Ministry is not releasing funds, they cite cash-flow challenges.
Her remarks come at a time when South African health officials are accusing <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/south-africa-doctor-tells-zimbabweans-to-get-medical-treatment-in-zimbabwe/">Zimbabweans of worsening that country’s problems in the health sector.</a>
They say thousands of Zimbabweans were flocking to South African hospitals to get medical assistance.
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube allocated ZW$117.7 billion (14.9%) of the ZW$968.2 billion 2022 national budget to the Health ministry.
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Officials Say Allocations To Health Ministry Are Delayed And Insignificant

Auditor-general (AG) <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Mildred_Chiri">Mildred Chiri</a> has exposed the rot in the country’s health sector noting issues such as a shortage of personnel and ambulances as well as unauthorised expenditures.
The audit report on the appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and funds accounts for 2021 comes at a time when South Africa is accusing Zimbabweans of straining the neighbouring country’s healthcare facilities.
In her report, Chiri said:
<blockquote>
i). the Harare Government Dental Centre, which is the country’s largest referral centre, is operating below capacity with insufficient human resources and equipment.
ii). the facility offers oral health services to patients and provides training and internship to dental technicians, therapists and assistants.
iii). it requires 8 dental chairs and 8 dental mobile carts, but it only has 1 of each.
iv). it also requires 4 autoclaves (sterilising equipment), 4 air compressors for dental procedures and 2 dental X-Rays, but it had none. The dental centre also has no water and power backup.
v). the number of dental therapists and assistants had significantly declined, a situation that may see the country having no therapists. 30 therapists should be trained each year, yet in 2019, 15 therapists were trained and in 2020, 10 therapists were trained. 
</blockquote>
Chiri also said she had reported in 2018, that Masvingo and Gweru provincial hospitals failed to support creditors’ balances as they did not maintain creditors’ records. The situation is still the same.
<h2>Unsupported expenditure:</h2>
Chiri also exposed unsupported expenditure at 11 health institutions visited in 2018 which incurred expenditure amounting to $160 295 that was not fully supported by source documents such as requisitions, invoices or receipts as well as goods received notes.
Nine health institutions visited in 2018 incurred expenditures amounting to $143 154 without seeking competitive quotations and subsequently compiling comparative schedules.
Also, the health institutions had no service level agreements in cases where the acquisition of goods and services was from a sole supplier.
Analysts fear that the crisis might worsen if the government goes on with the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill which will likely chase away donor funding from the sector.
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Auditor-General Chiri Exposes The Rot In Zimbabwe's Health Sector

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has announced embarked on a mass drug administration exercise to fight and eliminate trachoma, a preventable disease of the eyes caused by infection. Pindula News reported in 2022 that there was a <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/10/16/matabeleland-records-spike-in-number-of-people-losing-sight-due-to-trachoma/">spike in the number of people losing sight</a> because of trachoma in the country. A statement issued by the Health Ministry says the campaign started on the 11th of this month. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
<h2>Zimbabwe Launches Mass Drug Administration to Fight and Eliminate Blinding Trachoma among Communities</h2>
The Ministry of Health and Child Care working together with SightSavers, World Vision, Basilizwi Trust and WelthungerHilfe has launched a mass treatment / Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign for the treatment of trachoma disease which if left untreated causes blindness. 
A ten-day mass treatment campaign will run in the districts of Shamva, Bindura, Rushinga, Binga, Marondera, Nyanga, Mutasa and Gweru beginning on the 11th July of 2022 to the 20th of July 2022.
The mass treatment for trachoma prevents children and adults from going needlessly blind. All people aged zero (0) months and above in targeted districts will receive a single dose of medicine once or twice a year over three to seven years to treat, control and eventually eliminate the pain and burden of trachoma in our communities.
The communities in the affected areas have been sensitized and mobilized and are ready to receive the medicine at their nearest health facilities, schools and identified outreach points.
Everyone in the targeted districts is encouraged to participate.
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe Launches Mass Drug Administration To Fight And Eliminate Blinding Trachoma

Zimbabwe first recorded Coronavirus cases in March 2020. Since then, thousands of people have been diagnosed with respiratory disease, thousands have died and also thousands have recovered. Pindula News presents an update issued by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC)</a> on 4 April 2022:
<blockquote>
• 87 New Cases (All local) and 5 Deaths reported today. (7-day rolling average* for new cases falls to 98 from 101 (yesterday). 6 of the new cases were detected in schools in Bulawayo Province. 
• Vaccination Update: 44 658 received the 1st dose today bringing cumulative for 1st dose to 5 558 545, 8 855 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative for 2nd dose to 3 567 193 while 22 224 received their 3rd dose bringing cumulative for 3rd dose to 468 764. 
• As of 03 April 2022, @1500hrs there were (30) hospitalized cases: New Admissions (3), Asymptomatic (4), mild to moderate (22), severe (3) and (1) in Intensive Care Units. 6 of the 30 hospitalized were vaccinated and 24 were not vaccinated. 
• 2 759 tests done today (Positivity today was 3.2%) 
• 152 new recoveries: National Recovery rate remains at 97% &amp; Active cases go down 2 304. 
• As of today, Zimbabwe has recorded 246 612 Cases; 238 857 recoveries, and 5 451 Deaths. 
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update 04 April 2022

Zimbabwe first recorded Coronavirus cases in March 2020. Since then, thousands of people have been diagnosed with respiratory disease, thousands have died and also thousands have recovered. Pindula News presents an update issued by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC)</a> on 26 March 2022:
<blockquote>
• 122 New Cases (All local) and 1 Death reported today. (7-day rolling average* for new cases falls to 188 from 190 (yesterday). 4 of the new cases reported today are from outbreaks detected from schools in Mash West. (4). 
• Vaccination Update: 71 660 received the 1st dose today bringing cumulative for 1st dose to 4 882 350, 14 439 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative for 2nd dose to 3 484 900 while 13 987 received their 3rd dose bringing cumulative for 3 rd. dose to 248 773. 
• Today we are happy to report that 71 660 people county-wide received their 1st Dose bringing the cumulative doses to 4 882 350. 
• As of 25 March 2022, @1500hrs there were (25) hospitalized cases: New Admissions (2), Asymptomatic (4), mild to moderate (21), severe (0) and (0) in Intensive Care Units, 7 of the 25 hospitalized were vaccinated and 18 were not vaccinated. 
• 1 543 tests done today (Positivity today was 8.0 %) 
• 317 new recoveries: National Recovery rate remains at 96% &amp; Active cases go down 3 671. 
• As of today. Zimbabwe has recorded 245 767 Cases 236 659 recoveries &amp; 5 437 Deaths. 
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.52">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.51">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.67">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.7">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">444</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=84.25">20 614 (3)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=79.06">19 687 (4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">69</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.47">858 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.4">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">226</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.14">46 702 (0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.75">44 825 (10)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">102</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=82.64">1775 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.61">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">165</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71">29 115 (7)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.14">27 891 (68)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">678</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.97">546 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.06">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">10</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.44">14 101 (0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.8">13 581 (0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">201</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.58">319 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.41">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">291</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.6">31 954 (32)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.41">29 611 (12)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=67.85">1 934</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.35">409 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.32">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.53">30 617 (49)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.11">29 931 (44)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">110</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.59">576 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.13">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">155</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.76">17 603 (13)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.5">17 062 (0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">114</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.76">427 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.84">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">167</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">21 435 (11)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.47">21 189 (63)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">44</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.47">202 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.61">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.64">36</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.39">17 436 (5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63">17 044 (89)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.6">265</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.96">127 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">49</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.26">16 190 (2)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.43">15 838 (27)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">154</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.05">198 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.64">1543</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.88">245 767(122)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.24">236 659 (317)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.13">671</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.62">5 437(1)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update: 26 March 2022

Zimbabwe first recorded Coronavirus cases in March 2020. Since then, thousands of people have been diagnosed with respiratory disease, thousands have died and also thousands have recovered. Pindula News presents an update issued by the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC)</a> on 21 March 2022:
<blockquote>
• 166 New Cases (All local) and 2 Deaths reported today. (7-day rolling average* for new cases falls to 253 from 286 (yesterday). 
• Vaccination Update: 13 662 received the 1st dose today bringing cumulative for 1st dose to 4 428 726, 2 101 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative for 2nd dose to 3 443 832 while 3 661 received their 3rd dose bringing cumulative for 3rd dose to 181 798. 
• Today we are happy to report a 31% increase on the 1st Dose after the launch of the vaccination blitz as we aim to reach a 70% vaccination coverage by Mid-year 2022. 
• As of 20 March 2022, @1500hrs there were (35) hospitalized cases: New Admissions (4), Asymptomatic (5), mild to moderate (24), severe (6) and (0) in Intensive Care Units. 8 of the 35 hospitalized were vaccinated and 27 were not vaccinated. 
• 2 745 tests done today Positivity today was 6.1 %) 
• 348 new recoveries: National Recovery rate remains at 96% &amp; Active cases go down 4 361. 
• As of today, Zimbabwe has recorded 244 685 Cases 234 895 recoveries &amp; 3 429 Deaths. 
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.52">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.04">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">Bulawayo</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.49">349</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=51.95">20581(3)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=79.92">19663 (5)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">63</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.6">855 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">Harare</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">1106</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.86">46 668 (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=78.78">44757 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">137</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.31">1774 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.7">Manicaland</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.64">298</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.62">28 915 (40)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=93.66">27 567 (197)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">802</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.75">546 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.81">Mash Cent</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">40</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.29">14 063 (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=79.86">13 461 (1)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">284</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.22">318 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.32">Mash East</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=93.57">0</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.48">31 698 (41)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.84">29 377 (34)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=58.96">1 913</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.92">408 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66">Mash West</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">8</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.46">30 432 (37)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.43">29 497 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">361</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.05">574 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Midlands</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">248</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.54">17 526 (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=94.83">16 965 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">134</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.35">427 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66">Masvingo</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">178</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.14">21 347 (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=96.38">21 065 (26)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">80</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.94">202 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Mat North</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">173</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=83.48">17305 (13)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.38">16 843 (85)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">335</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.11">127 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">Mat South</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">345</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.67">16 150 (8)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.89">15 700 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.49">252</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.47">198 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Total</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.78">2745</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.27">244 685 (166)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.36">234 895 (348)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=94.56">4 361</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=95.88">5429(2)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update: 21 March 2022

Zimbabwe <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/03/23/updated-zororo-makamba-is-no-more-confirmed-2nd-covid-19-case/">first recorded Coronavirus cases</a> in March 2020. Since then, many people have contracted the virus. Many recovered, but some succumbed to the novel virus. Pindula News presents the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/COVID-19_in_Zimbabwe">Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report</a> or Update for Zimbabwe prepared by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 16 March 2022:
<blockquote>
• 285 New Cases (All local) and 1 Death reported today. (7-day rolling overage’ for new cases falls to 372 from 432 (yesterday) 58 of the new cases reported today are from outbreaks detected from schools in Mash East (48), Mash Cent (5), Bulawayo (3), Masvingo (1), and Mash West. (1). 
• Vaccination Update: 5 210 received the 1st dose today bringing cumulative for 1st dose to 4 406 660, 4 134 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative for 2nd dose to 3 435 409 while 4 401 received their 3rd dose bringing cumulative for 3rd dose to 165 108. 
• As of 15 March 2022, @1500hrs there were (62) hospitalized cases: New Admissions (10), Asymptomatic (6), mild to moderate (50), severe (6) and (0) in Intensive Care Units. 20 of the 62 hospitalized were vaccinated and 42 were not vaccinated. 
• 2 463 tests done today (Positivity today was 12.1%) 
• 477 new recoveries: National Recovery rate goes up 96% &amp; Active cases go down 4 968 
• As of today, Zimbabwe has recorded 243 650 Cases, 233 264 recoveries &amp; 5 418 Deaths. 
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.49">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.43">PCR Tests + Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">Bulawayo</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">196</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=55.06">20564(6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=74.8">19 651 (3)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">60</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.06">853 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.65">Harare</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">300</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=92.22">46 620 (7)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.35">44 736 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">110</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.97">1774 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71">Manicaland</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">496</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.08">28 725 (66)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.42">27 091 (79)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.87">1089</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.64">545 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.27">Mash Cent</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">217</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=81.97">14012 (14)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.6">13 404 (10)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">291</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.73">317 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66">Mash East</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">413</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=87.13">31 473 (50)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.23">29 254 (57)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=55.49">1 813</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.95">406 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">Mash West</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=95.3">0</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=83.61">30201 (56)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.32">29 244 (239)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">386</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.39">571 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">Midlands</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">129</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=77.47">17 463 (28)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.84">16 816 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">220</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.36">427 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.29">Masvingo</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">198</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=79.19">21257 (20)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">20 808 (38)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">247</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.36">202 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Mat North</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.67">258</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=86.65">17 231 (26)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.79">16 578 (14)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">528</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.56">125 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75">Mat South</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.69">256</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.68">16 104 (12)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">15 682 (37)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">224</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=96.48">198 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">Total</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.71">2463</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.28">243 650 (285)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.37">233 264 (477)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=71.32">4 968</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.83">5418(1)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe COVID / Coronavirus Update 16 March 2022: Over 50 Cases Recorded In Schools

Zimbabwe <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/03/23/updated-zororo-makamba-is-no-more-confirmed-2nd-covid-19-case/">first recorded a Coronavirus case</a> in March 2020. Since then, many people have contracted the virus. Many recovered, but some succumbed to the novel virus. Pindula News presents the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/COVID-19_in_Zimbabwe">Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report</a> or Update for Zimbabwe prepared by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 12 March 2022:
<blockquote>
• 288 New Cases (All local) and 2 Deaths were reported today. (7-day rolling overage* for new cases raises to 477 from 476 (yesterday). 9 of the new cases reported today are from outbreaks detected from schools in Man (7), Mash Cent (1) and Bulawayo (1). 
• Vaccination Update: 2 256 received the 1st dose today bringing cumulative for 1st dose to 4 392 819, 1 897 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative for 2nd dose to 3 424 699 while 1 628 received their 3rd dose bringing cumulative for 3 rd. dose to 158 072. 
• As of 10 March 2022, @1500hrs there were (79) hospitalised cases: New Admissions (16), Asymptomatic (8), mild to moderate (65), severe (6) and (0) in Intensive Care Units. 
• 3 478 tests done today (Positivity today was 8.3 %).
• 262 new recoveries: National Recovery rate remains at 96% &amp; Active cases go up 5 213.
• As of today, Zimbabwe has recorded 117 7 Cases 231 700 recoveries &amp; 5 414 Deaths. 
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.6">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.51">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.69">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">Bulawayo</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">257</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=79.97">20 541 (4)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=79.36">19 645 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">45</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.16">851 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.5">Harare</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">1164</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.77">46 592 (10)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=77.82">44736 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">82</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.54">1774 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.65">Manicaland</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.52">267</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99">28 468 (49)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.95">26 849 (26)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">1075</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.88">544 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.23">Mash Cent</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.01">0</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.81">13 956 (13)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.36">13 330 (4)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">309</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.72">317 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.21">Mash East</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">455</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.47">31 183 (69)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=81.88">29 019 (137)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">1759</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.09">405 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">Mash West</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">667</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.67">29 982 (103)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.57">28 729 (51)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">682</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.33">571 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">Midlands</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">81</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=77.64">17 373 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.4">16 712 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">234</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.72">427 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.23">Masvingo</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">146</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=96.77">21 114 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.24">20 550 (0)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.58">362</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.66">202 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75">Mat North</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">183</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.99">17 112 (38)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.55">16 502 (35)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">485</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">125 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75">Mat South</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">258</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.69">16 036 (2)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">15 628 (9)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">210</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=98.59">198 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">Total</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">3478</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97">242 357 (288)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">231 700 (262)</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">5243</td>
<td style="text-align: center;" title="Character Accurarcy=97.63">5414(2)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus / COVID-19 Update: 12 March 2022

The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has urged members of the public to be watchful as fraudsters are making fake adverts claiming they were made by the government department.
A recent FAKE advert called for applications for a nursing intake set for January 2022. Read the FAKE advert:
<blockquote>
Applications for the Two-year Certificate Primary Care Nurse Training to be conducted by the Axiomcare Institute are invited from suitably qualified persons having the following qualifications:
5 ‘0’ Level subjects with grade C or better including English and a Science subject.
 Must be aged between the ages of seventeen (17) and thirty (30) forty-five.
Nurse Aides already working in the health care delivery system have an added advantage.
Only candidates who meet recruitment criteria will be shortlisted for interviews.
Qualified Primary Care Nurses to be employed in the UK.<img decoding="async" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKF6PWtXoAAJTYi?format=jpg&amp;name=large"/>
Closing date: 25 January 2022.
For preregistration please WhatsApp on 0781110348.
</blockquote>
The MoHCC issued a statement dismissing the advert as FAKE. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
Beware of fraudsters !!! Please note that the Ministry of Health and Child Care advertises through the press for all nursing intakes.
</blockquote>
There have been cases of human trafficking in which fraudsters lure employment seekers by offering lucrative jobs abroad.
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Beware Of Fraudsters: Health Ministry Speaks On FAKE Nursing Intake For January

Here is the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/COVID-19_in_Zimbabwe">Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report</a> or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 22 January 2022:
• 218 New Cases (All local) and 4 Deaths were reported today. (7-day rolling average* for new cases falls to 320 from 332 (yesterday).
• Vaccination Update: 4 897 received the 1 dose today bringing cumulative for 1st dose to 4 239 261; 5 007 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative for 2nd dose to 3 267 253 while 1 943 received their 3rd dose bringing cumulative for 3rd dose to 41 986. 
• As of 21 January 2022, @1500hrs there were 167 hospitalised cases: New Admissions (1 9 Asymptomatic 12, mild to moderate 110, severe 37 and 8 in intensive Care Units. 
• 2 626 tests done today (Positivity today was 8%) 
• 525 new recoveries: National Recovery rate remains at 93% &amp; Active cases go down 9 894; 
• As of today, Zimbabwe has recorded 228 179 Cases; 212 993 recoveries &amp; 5 292 Deaths. 
<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.51">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.3">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.68">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.61">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">499</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">20337 (4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.45">19262 (14)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">247</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.42">828 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.49">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">1059</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.58">46167 (5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">44041 (39)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">397</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.5">1729 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.6">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">98</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.5">25364 (65)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.72">23627 (24)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">1209</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.69">528 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.94">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">58</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.48">13369 (4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.84">12696 (9)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75">364</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.17">309 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.57">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=55.34">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.1">28661 (29)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.2">25485 (75)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">2774</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.09">402 (1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">529</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.27">28376 (30)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.97">25433 (18)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">2381</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.37">562 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.29">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.08">50</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.75">16602 (19)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.11">15310 (114)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">867</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.53">425 (2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.05">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">152</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.07">18272 (36)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.59">17663 (80)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">411</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.37">198 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">154</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.73">15758 (15)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.05">14749 (65)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">891</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.62">118 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.42">15273 (11)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.53">14727 (87)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.67">353</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.91">193 (0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">2626</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.47">228179 (218)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.38">212993 (525)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">9894</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.54">5292 (4)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
 
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Update 22 January 2022

Here is the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/COVID-19_in_Zimbabwe">Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report</a> or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 01 November 2021:
<ul>
<li>30 New Cases (All Local) and 1 Death were reported today. (7 day rolling average for new cases falls to 44 from 45 (yesterday). (12) of these cases are from outbreaks in schools in Bulawayo (9) and Masvingo (3).</li>
<li>Vaccination Update: 6 435 received the 1st dose today bringing cumulative for 1st dose to 3 317 010 while 5 294 received their 2nd dose bringing cumulative for 2nd dose to 2 600 453 as at 1600 hrs. </li>
<li>As of 31 October 2021, 01500hrs there were 44 hospitalised cases: New Admissions 2, Asymptomatic 12, mild to moderate 24, severe 3 and 5 in Intensive Care Units. </li>
<li>2 564 tests done today (Positivity today was 1.2%) </li>
<li>54 new recoveries: National Recovery rate rise to 96% &amp; Active cases down to 574.</li>
<li>As of today, Zimbabwe has recorded 133 007 Cases 127 754 recoveries &amp; 4 679 Deaths.</li>
</ul>
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<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.51">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.13">PCR Tests + Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.68">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.57">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">125</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.72">13 306(15)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.09">12 530(1)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">41</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71">735(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.51">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.51">1288</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.78">27 572(1)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.53">26 041(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">19</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=73.8">1 512(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">240</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.78">14 339(2)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.2">13 683(5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">193</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.36">463(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.06">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">61</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.97">8 474(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.72">8 208(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">7</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.92">259(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.11">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.27">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=39.42">(4275(7)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.78">13 841(29)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">89</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.4">345(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">31</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.38">16 390(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.39">15 879(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">17</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.3">494(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.26">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">211</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=70.77">10225(1)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.25">9 798(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">23</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.03">404(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.08">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">296</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.4">11 052(3)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.67">10 764(19)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">105</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.41">183(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.38">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">285</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.75">8 171(1)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.65">8 041(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">29</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.61">101(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.53">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.76">9 203(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.8">8 969(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.52">51</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.24">183(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.59">2 564</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=55.45">133007(30)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.25">127 754(54)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">574</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.32">4 679(1)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Update: 01 November 2021

Here is the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/COVID-19_in_Zimbabwe">Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report</a> or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 28 October 2021:
<ul>
<li>New cases: 46 
</li>
<li>Local Cases: 46 
</li>
<li>Returnees: 0 
</li>
<li>(14) of these cases are from outbreaks in schools Manicaland (14).</li>
<li>Deaths: 0 
</li>
<li>Vaccinations: 8 263 (first dose); 8 844 (second dose)</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Vaccinations: 3 302 145 (first dose); 2 583 680 (second dose).</li>
<li>As of 28 October 2021, 1500hrs there were 30 hospitalised cases: New Admissions 8, Asymptomatic 11, mild to moderate 17, severe 2 and 0 in Intensive Care Units.</li>
<li>Tests: 2 740 (Positivity today was 1.8%)</li>
<li>New Recoveries: 12; National Recovery Rate: 96%</li>
<li>Active Cases: 643 
</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Cases: 132 926 
</li>
<li>Total Recoveries: 127 608 
</li>
<li>Total Deaths: 4 675</li>
</ul>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.17">PCR Tests + Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">264</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=58.13">13286(2)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=58.27">12 519(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">33</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.29">734(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.42">942</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.38">27 568(1)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.69">26 036(3)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">20</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=55.83">1 512(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">554</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.94">14 334(33)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.31">13 627(4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">245</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.17">462(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.69">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">91</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.66">8 474(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.59">8 206(2)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">9</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.61">259(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">140</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=81">14261(3)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=60.79">13812(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">104</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.66">345(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.47">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=57.74">16387(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.64">15 860(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">34</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.89">493(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.7">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">240</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=89.11">10 210(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.37">9 798(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">8</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.05">404(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.09">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">206</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.16">11 035(4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.81">10 740(3)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">112</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.7">183(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.27">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">285</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.3">8 168(3)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.45">8 041(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">27</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.59">100(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">18</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.78">9 203(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.75">8 969(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">51</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.23">183(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.88">740</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.28">132 926(46)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.25">127 608(12)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">643</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=55.83">4675(0)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Update: 29 October 2021

Here is the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 14 October 2021:
<ul>
<li>New cases: 143 
</li>
<li>Local Cases: 143 
</li>
<li>Returnees: 0 
</li>
<li>Deaths: 7 
</li>
<li>The high number of cases constituting 35% of cases reported today Manicaland (22), Mat North (17), Mat South (6) and Masvingo (5) are from outbreaks detected in schools. </li>
<li>Vaccinations: 9 145 (first dose); 12 588 (second dose)</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Vaccinations: 3 200 421 (first dose); 2 453 224 (second dose).</li>
<li>As of 13 October 2021, @1500hrs there were 110 hospitalised cases: New Admissions 20, Asymptomatic 12, mild to moderate 71, severe 22 and 5 in Intensive Care Units.</li>
<li>Tests: 4 707 (Positivity today was 3.03%)</li>
<li>New Recoveries: 114; National Recovery Rate: 95%</li>
<li>Active Cases: 1 640 
</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Cases: 132 251 
</li>
<li>Total Recoveries: 125 956 
</li>
<li>Total Deaths: 4 655</li>
</ul>
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<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.44">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.28">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.53">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">282</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=73.7">13228(5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=64.49">12354(6)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">148</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.14">726(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.24">1533</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=65.42">27524(13)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=58.89">25971(9)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">48</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=89.53">505(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">440</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.79">14 140(29)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=69.77">13331(34)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">350</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.59">459(4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=90.64">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">381</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92">8 463(1)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.83">196(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">8</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.39">259(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.19">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">543</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.34">14 192(8)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.55">13 441(7)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">406</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.65">345(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.73">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">179</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.08">16 356(2)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=58.86">15775(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">89</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.38">492(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87">374</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.31">10 192(1)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.84">9 730(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">58</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.75">404(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.57">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.58">468</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.69">10 889(25)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=53.21">10 479(30)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">227</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.06">183(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">489</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.18">8 084(52)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=48.66">7 752(6)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">233</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.74">99(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">18</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.24">9 183(7)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.27">8 927(22)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">73</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.99">183(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.26">707</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=91.91">132 251(143)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.1">125 956(114)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.22">1 640</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.53">4 655(7)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Update: 14 October 2021

Here is the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 06 October 2021:
<ul>
<li>New cases: 89 
</li>
<li>Local Cases: 89 
</li>
<li>Returnees: 0 
</li>
<li>Deaths: 1 
</li>
<li>The high number of cases constituting 25% of cases reported today Manicaland (7), Masvingo (13), and Bulawayo (2) are from outbreaks detected in schools.</li>
<li>Vaccinations: 12 231(first dose); 15 822 (second dose)</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Vaccinations: 3 152 916 (first dose); 2 374 045 (second dose).</li>
<li>As of 06 October 2021, 1500hrs there were 76 hospitalised cases: New Admissions 6, Asymptomatic 5, mild to moderate 53, severe 15 and 3 in Intensive Care Units.</li>
<li>Tests: 5 412 (Positivity today was 1.6%)</li>
<li>New Recoveries: 354; National Recovery Rate: 95%</li>
<li>Active Cases: 2 207 
</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Cases: 131 523 
</li>
<li>Total Recoveries: 124 685 
</li>
<li>Total Deaths: 4 631</li>
</ul>
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<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.58">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.91">PCR Tests + Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.69">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">897</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.55">13 186(5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=63.76">12303(7)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">157</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.06">726(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.7">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.16">536</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.12">27 472(5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=70.81">25 921(2)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">57</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.74">494(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">376</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.04">13 985(30)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.21">083(42)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">447</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.08">455(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.89">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">301</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.66">8 452(2)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.88">8 145(52)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">52</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.15">255(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.94">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.33">0</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.69">14 124(11)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.7">13 316(72)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">464</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.78">344(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">276</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.72">16 323(3)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.58">15 750(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">82</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71">491(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">249</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.94">10 158(4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.48">9 580(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">174</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.44">404(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.48">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.68">267</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.94">10 770(16)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.19">313(46)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">277</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.45">180(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.17">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">336</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.25">7 887(4)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.62">7 436(104)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.61">352</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.15">99(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.51">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">174</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.34">9 166(9)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.78">8 838(29)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">145</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.56">183(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.41">5412</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.72">131 523(89)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.25">124 685(354)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=64.22">2 207</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=30.37">4 631(1)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Update: 7 October 2021

The Ministry of Health and Child Care on Friday 24 September 2021 reported that 1 281 pupils and 131 teachers had tested positive for Covid-19 since schools opened on 30 August up to 23 September 2021.
It said most of the cases were at boarding schools and were mild and therefore did not require hospitalisation.
While there has been a spike in COVID-19 cases in schools since reopening, there have been no deaths so far.
There were 330 new cases on Thursday, 229 of them at schools.
Authorities downplay the surge insisting that schools will not be closed prematurely adding that a raft of measures have been adopted to ensure the safety of learners, teachers and all other school staff. Measures being taken include:
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Increased COVID-19 testing of all suspected cases on-site.</li>
<li>Isolation and management of all positive cases at the affected schools.</li>
<li>Quarantine of all learners that have been exposed at their schools.</li>
<li>Restriction of movement into and out of the affected learning institutions/ schools until there are no more new cases. This includes the prohibition of visitations by parents.</li>
<li>Enhanced public health and social measures including physical distancing, corhoting, hand washing and sanitization and proper wearing of face mask and exercising good hygienic standards.</li>
<li>Vaccination of eligible population within the schools and the surrounding communities.</li>
<li>Increased awareness on COVID-19 in the schools and surrounding communities.</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe has approved the vaccination of teenagers from 14 which would cover most of those in secondary school upwards.
It has purchased enough vaccines to vaccinate over six million people but has <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">so far administered just over 5.1 million doses</a> with nearly 2.2 million people now fully vaccinated and just over three million having received one dose.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>;<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/09/24/zimbabwe-coronavirus-covid-19-update-23-september-2021/"> MoHCC</a>

Government: 1 281 Pupils, 131 Teachers Tested Positive For COVID-19 Since Schools Opened

Here is the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 01 September 2021:
<ul>
<li>New cases: 187 
</li>
<li>Local Cases: 187 
</li>
<li>Returnees: 0 
</li>
<li>Deaths: 19 
</li>
<li>Vaccinations: 32 828 (first dose); 17 778 (second dose)</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Vaccinations: 2 615 533  (first dose); 1 654 276 (second dose)</li>
<li>Tests: 4 828 (Positivity today was 3.9%)</li>
<li>Recoveries: 470; National Recovery Rate: 91%</li>
<li>Active Cases: 6 995 
</li>
<li>As of 31 August, there were 262 hospitalised cases, 18 New Admissions, 65 Asymptomatic, 129 mild to moderate, 44 Severe and 24 in the Intensive Care Units.</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Cases: 124 960 
</li>
<li>Total Recoveries: 113 527 
</li>
<li>Total Deaths: 4 438</li>
</ul>
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<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.45">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.34">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.43">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">314</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.56">12 861(24)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=58.07">12 005(5)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">161</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.72">695(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.53">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">2189</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.21">27 086(30)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=58.35">25 145(73)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">511</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=55.6">1430(8)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.55">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=79.77">505</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.53">12 936(30)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=83.98">11 203(11)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">1300</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.33">433(3)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.52">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">174</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.02">8 152(6)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.37">7548(57)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.54">357</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.72">247(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.37">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">207</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.35">13 133(16)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.36">12462(86)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.44">345</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.41">326(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.71">295</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.27">16 185(7)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=73.66">14241(20)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">1465</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.42">479(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">137</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.34">9 487(11)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=61.41">8 549(130)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">543</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.84">395(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">289</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.55">9 553(32)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=61.46">8072(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">1309</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.98">172(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.62">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">252</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.7">7 200(16)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=74.7">6552(29)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">556</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.24">92(2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.36">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8">466</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.91">8 367(15)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=95.27">7 750(59)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">448</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.31">169(4)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.45">4828</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.09">124 960(187)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=65.84">113 527(470)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.52">6 995</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.41">4 438(19)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Zimbabwe Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Update: 01 September 2021

The government is reportedly considering scrapping this year’s second term and ordering that when schools open, primary and secondary school pupils will learn continuously until they close in December.
The Sunday News reports that the government has ordered schools to start preparing for the reopening.
A team of senior officials from both the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and Health and Child Care was last week on the ground to assess the preparedness for school opening. 
Anonymous sources told The Sunday News that the ministry has already agreed that it was impossible to run two more terms this year. Last year, the Government was also forced to cancel term two after a long layoff due to lockdowns.
Meanwhile, the Director of Information and Advocacy in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Mr Taungana Ndoro said he was not at liberty to speak on the matter. He told The Sunday News:
<blockquote>
As a ministry, all I can say is that we are ready for opening and we are just waiting for the President to announce the opening dates. I can’t comment on the issue of second term because it is up to the President but it’s true that from our initial calendar most of the days of second term have been eaten away by the lockdown.
</blockquote>
Mr Ndoro said the reopening of schools will be determined by a number of factors including the COVID-19 trends adding that most schools they visited last week showed that they were ready to start face-to-face lessons. 
This year, schools opened for face-to-face learning on 15 March and closed for holidays on 4 June for the first term.
They were supposed to open for the second term on 28 June and close on 10 September, while the third term was supposed to start on 4 October and end on 17 December.
However, schools have failed to open for the second term due to the rise in Covid-19 cases which prompted the Government to impose a Level Four Lockdown which will be reviewed next after 24 August.
Meanwhile, data from the Ministry of Health and Child Care shows that the Coronavirus curve has been flattening lately. 
More: <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/schools-second-term-now-impossibleas-covid-19-deathscases-decrease/">The Sunday News</a>

School Reopening: Government Considering Scrapping Second Term

Here is the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Situation Report or Update for Zimbabwe by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Ministry_of_Health_and_Child_Care">the Ministry of Health and Child Care</a> (<a href="https://twitter.com/MoHCCZim/status/1377688318117355523">MoHCC</a>) on 13 August 2021:
<ul>
<li>New cases: 754 
</li>
<li>Local Cases: 754 
</li>
<li>Returnees: 0 
</li>
<li>Deaths: 26 
</li>
<li>Hotspots: Cases in areas previously designated as hotspots have been declining due to public health control measures being implemented as surveillance continues in these areas.</li>
<li>Vaccinations: 46 728 (first dose); 47 986 (second dose)</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Vaccinations: 2 013 340  (first dose); 1 179 687 (second dose)</li>
<li>Tests: 7 026 (Positivity today was 10.7%)</li>
<li>Recoveries: 1 210; National Recovery Rate: 80%</li>
<li>Active Cases: 19 300 
</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Cases: 119 508 
</li>
<li>Total Recoveries: 96 135 
</li>
<li>Total Deaths: 4 073</li>
</ul>
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<table class="table table-bordered table-hover" id="table_1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63">Province</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.49">PCR Tests Ag</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Cum Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Recovered Cases (New)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93">Active Cases</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Deaths (New)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.09">Bulawayo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.69">292</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=67.06">12 349(64)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66">10887(102)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86">822</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">641(5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.78">Harare</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">1541</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.44">26 223(124)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.68">22786(471)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">2118</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.33">319(9)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.63">Manicaland</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">759</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.62">12 041(83)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=88.99">8 913(161)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">2737</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.26">391(2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.35">Mash Cent</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">193</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.47">7 804(34)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.15">6417(33)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">1182</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.27">205(2)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.58">Mash East</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">319</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=82.52">12 (519(104)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=57.95">8 754(119)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.69">3456</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.96">309(5)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">Mash West</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">873</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=77.75">15763(37)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=47.14">12 639(84)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.76">2671</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.98">453(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.45">Midlands</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.68">298</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=91.97">9 239(44)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.49">6563(122)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">2294</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.77">382(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">Masvingo</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">546</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.35">8 965(61)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.4">7120(0)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">1689</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.98">156(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77">Mat North</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">771</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=56.13">6 728(73)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.27">5383(62)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89">1263</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.16">82(0)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.67">Mat South</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84">1434</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.09">7 877(130)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.02">6674(56)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">1068</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.67">135(1)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.81">Total</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.49">7026</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.52">119 508(754)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.56">96 135(1210)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=97.66">19300</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=64.67">4073(26)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
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