World Health Organisation (WHO)

World Health Organisation (WHO), Warns, Africa, There Are 7,000 Suspected Cases Of Zika In Cape Verde

Posted on May 21, 2016May 21, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The World Health Organisation WHO , is warning of a pending health crisis after, the mosquito borne Zika virus strain that has wreaked havoc in Brazil, generally causing neurological disorders including babies being born with abnormally small brains or microcephaly was detected in Africa. This detection of the Zika Virus circulating in Cape Verde, off the north west coast of Africa is a first in Africa. Zika virus is generally spread through mosquito bites and sexual transmission,…

Zimbabwe Runs Short Of Viral Load Testing Machines In Hospitals

Posted on April 30, 2016April 30, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

MASVINGO — People living with HIV and Aids in Masvingo have decried the lack of viral load testing machines at hospitals to enable them to measure the amount of virus in their blood in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. According to WHO, all people living with HIV and Aids should ascertain the virus load in their bodies every six months for prognosis, prevention purposes as well as managing therapy. The HIV viral…

‘Gvt Contemplates Banning Sausages & Processed Meats Over World Health Organisation (WHO) Cancer Report’

Posted on November 1, 2015November 1, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Zimbabwe Government is contemplating banning sausages and other processed meats after the World Health Organisation (WHO) last week classified the products as one of the major causes of cancer alongside cigarettes.According to a latest WHO report, processed meats have been singled out as causing close to 34 000 cancer-related deaths per year worldwide. Processed meats include bacon, sausages, hot dogs, salami, polony and ham, as well as canned meat and meat-based sauces. These recent findings…