Acting President and Minister of Health & Childcare Ret. General Constantine Chiwenga received recently returned Interventional Cardiologists today. Drs Gambahaya and Chipamaunge are based at Trauma Center Hospital Borrowdale. They are the first in their field in Zimbabwe. Kudos!
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Written by Elizabeth Beasley
Reviewed by William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoThe second republic engagement and re-engagement agenda continues to bare fruit with more countries said to open embassies in Zimbabwe in a development expected to boost the political and economic ties with the international community. With Serbia hoping to open an embassy in Harare in the next few months Zimbabwe and Serbia are looking for ways of enhancing bilateral relations that promote economic cooperation between the two countries. Serbia's Honorary Consul to Zimbabwe Dr. Vivek Solanki believes there is room for a wider scope of cooperation between the two countries.
Source: ZBC News
More InfoMany countries around the world are still monitoring the new omicron XE variant, which emerged in the U.K. amid a surge of new COVID-19 cases. So far there is not enough evidence to conclude transmissibility, severity, or vaccine effectiveness, but should Africa take action before the new variant strikes? Medical experts Dr. Hannah-Lisa Tetteh in Ghana, Dr. Vivek Solanki in Zimbabwe, and Dr. Uyilawal Okhuaihesuyi from Delta State in Nigeria discuss what course of action Africa should consider.
Source: Newzroom Afrika
More InfoHaving a bad taste in the mouth now and then is normal. A bad taste usually goes away on its own or after flossing. However, if a bad taste persists, it could be a symptom of a medical condition. This article highlights some potential causes of a bad taste in the mouth and discusses its related symptoms and treatments.
Written by Dan Amankwah and Susan McBratney, PhD
Reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.D., MSN, R.N., CNE, COI
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoCovid-19 subvariant BA.2 is reportedly spreading rapidly in countries like the United States, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Some experts say a few cases of the new variant, which is a sublineage of Omicron, have been detected in South Africa.
Medical expert Dr. Vivek Solanki elaborates
Source: Newzroom Afrika
More InfoHaving sore nipples can be painful and distracting. There are many reasons why your nipples might feel sore, and most are not cause for concern. But rarely breast or nipple pain can be one of the signs of breast cancer.
Written by Christina Palmer, MD
Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoThere are about 1 million cases of shingles each year in the U.S. Shingles is so common that about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. will get it in their lifetime. Shingles is a painful rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the same virus that causes chickenpox.
Written by Tiffany Chioma Anaebere, MD
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoThe World Health Organization is trying to prevent the Third World from getting vaccinated with a third vaccine year summary.
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An estimated 41% of Americans don’t get enough vitamin D. This is a concern because vitamin D is important to bone health. Not getting enough vitamin D can lead to consequences like osteoporosis in adults and rickets in children.
Written by Sharon Orrange, MD, MPH
Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoProtein is a macronutrient found in every cell in our body. It helps build our bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. At a minimum, we need 0.8 g of protein per each kg of body weight per day. But this can vary depending on age, sex, and activity levels.
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Reviewed by Aunna Pourang, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoPicking out your first pair of reading glasses isn’t a milestone most people look forward to. But, like taking the test for your driver’s license or figuring out how to file your tax return, presbyopia is something most of us have to face eventually.
Written by Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP
Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD
Source: GoodRx health
More InfoPollen is the most common trigger for spring allergies. If you’re a spring allergy sufferer, inhaling your allergy triggers puts your body’s defense system on alert. Once it detects the pollen, your immune system interprets it as dangerous and, in response, sends antibodies to attack it.
Written by Allison Firestone
Reviewed by William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoFoods play a powerful role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease—and slowing the progression of existing heart disease. If you’ve been watching what you eat to boost your heart health or reduce your waistline, you might be surprised to hear that you can incorporate cheese into a heart-healthy diet.
Written by Elizabeth Hanes, RN
Reviewed by William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS
Source: Healthgrades
More InfoDr. Vivek Solanki: Zimbabwe COVID-19 numbers are climbing but they have leveled off.
Source: Newzroom Afrika
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