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High health licence fees cause for concern
Regulatory authorities are some of the major cost drivers of health service delivery in our country.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jan. 22, 2023
It is time to try national health insurance
Out-of-pocket and private health insurance have been dominant in many developing countries.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jan. 26, 2023
HealthTalk: Covid-19 still lingers amongst us
China has a population of at least 1.4 billion people and has potential to infect the whole globe if the virus is not contained quickly.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Feb. 12, 2023
OPINION: Collaborative action on cholera outbreak critical
Cholera can result in many fatalities if not handled well and many lives can be lost within a short space of time.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Feb. 23, 2023
Health talk: Cholera outbreak: Remain smart and careful
Garbage removal should be robust to avoid water pollution.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Feb. 26, 2023
What’s regarded as small in medicine can save the nation
Radiotherapy is applied in order to shrink cancer cells and failure to access such services means the cancer can grow with speed.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Mar. 2, 2023
It’s time we consider national health insurance
HIV is still wreaking havoc with many people still testing positive to the virus. HIV prevalence is less than 14% though in our country.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Mar. 5, 2023
HealthTalk: Zim has potential to deliver quality health
Our public health institutions have been despised by many as they fail to stand to the expectations of the patients.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Mar. 12, 2023
Please spare health institutions from power cuts
Coal power stations have failed to stand tall due to incessant breakdowns of the obsolete generators.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Apr. 13, 2023
Zim health sector: Not much to cheer after independence
The country has done well on some areas where prophets of doom thought we were going to be decimated.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Apr. 23, 2023
Health talk: Lack of political will pushing health sector into abyss
Both the public and private health practitioners have wobbled continuously for the past months with loud cries which no one in government has braved to hear.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
May. 21, 2023
Health talk: Medical health practitioners getting raw deal from medical aid societies
Medical practitioners have been grumbling about the way medical aid societies deal with them.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
May. 28, 2023
Health talk :TB drugs shortage drawback in combating disease
Ending the TB pandemic by 2030 is among the health targets of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jun. 11, 2023
Treat fly-by-night medical aid societies with caution
Many people have lost confidence in medical aid societies as many of them are known for unethical practices where service providers are not paid their dues timeously.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jul. 2, 2023
Health Talk: Health workers exodus inimical to healthcare delivery
At least 7,3 million nurses and midwives are currently employed in the European region, but the figure is said to be inadequate to meet current and future needs.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jul. 16, 2023
Health Talk: Your health matters in this election period
Stroke alone accounts for close to five million deaths annually while hypertension alone directly and indirectly takes at least seven million lives from this world yearly.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jul. 30, 2023
Health Talk: Arthritis: Fairly common condition, but frequently misunderstood
Treatment for arthritis focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function. One may end up trying several medications. The following can be used:
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Aug. 20, 2023
Health Talk: Tuberculosis: Can be fatal if not treated
Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Sep. 3, 2023
Health Talk: Menopause: Normal, but disturbing biological process
Many women present to clinicians with menopausal symptoms, but do not know that it might be simple pre-menopausal syndrome or menopause which will have appeared.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Sep. 10, 2023
Health Talk: Harare city parking: Nip it in the bud
For years, motorists have cried but their cries are landing on deaf ears as they are tormented left, right and centre.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Sep. 24, 2023
Health Talk: Drug abuse a cause for concern
There are over 190 million drug users around the world and the problem has been increasing at alarming rates, especially among young adults under the age of 30.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Oct. 1, 2023
Health Talk: Blood costs beyond reach of many
The most pitiful thing today is the unbearable cost of blood in Zimbabwe today.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Oct. 15, 2023
Strengthen our health delivery system
No country should boast of a sound health delivery system without a strong primary healthcare ecosystem.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Oct. 19, 2023
Health Talk: Let’s be vigilant in the wake of cholera outbreak
Cholera can result in many fatalities if not handled well and many lives can be lost within a short space of time.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Oct. 29, 2023
Health Talk: A well-functioning health system needs apt funding
The World Health Organisation put forward six building blocks that constitute the health system and failure of one pillar means a shambolic and a shaky structure.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Nov. 12, 2023
Oedema: An emerging diagnostic dilemma
In some cases, oedema has often been caused by organ damage or failure in the form of kidneys, liver or heart.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Nov. 26, 2023
Opinion: Let’s be more serious about cholera
The coming of the rains can worsen cholera as there is further contamination of water bodies.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jan. 19, 2024
Recognising trailblazing medical practitioners
The country should know that those who contribute to the growth of Zimbabwe deserve to be remembered. With unity, we will achieve more.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Jan. 25, 2024
Health Talk: Drug abuse tearing communities into pieces
There are over 190 million drug users around the world and the problem has been increasing at alarming rates, especially among young adults under the age of 30.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Feb. 11, 2024
Health Talk: Deal with wayward medical aid societies
The Medical Aid Society claims that it will reimburse the US$20 that the patient will have paid as shortfall.
By Dr Johannes Marisa
Feb. 24, 2024
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