Grant terminations have grabbed the headlines and have seen legal action, but even more damaging to the US research enterprise has been the massive decrease in research grants issued by federal agencies
NIH: -57% in the number of awards and -63% in value compared to FY24
DRUG abuse is now a humanitarian disaster that is inflicting harm to the young generation, perpetuating violence and poverty especially among the low-income vulnerable communities 🇿🇼 #Drugs@CWGH1@MoHCCZim#SayNoToDrugs
Great research presented by @ThruZim on adolescent health and well being. We need to be intentional on securing the health of the next generation. A morning we'll spent indeed
Hazardous alcohol and substance use have the potential to set back PrEP gains in those who need it the most. Thank you, #AIDS2024, for giving me a platform to highlight this work..
Hanul Choi @PSHZim presented on a concerning injecting drug trend called ‘bluetoothing’ among Zimbabwean youth—injecting the blood of someone who is already intoxicated & creating a perfect storm for transmission of HIV & other viruses @AIDS_conference#AIDS2024#PutPeopleFirst
@NMBBankZim is officially the worst bank in the country. Throngs and throngs of people sitting in the sun, being made to wait for their hard earned money. Highly unfair. Irresponsible. All in the name of system upgrade
We are pleased to announce the Pauline Bakibinga Memorial Scholarship. To honor her legacy, we invite young women who are passionate about digital health & its potential to transform health systems in Africa to apply for the opportunity here: https://t.co/vITA57dKgC.
@MbararaUST
The Springboks winning the World Cup for South Africa is also a win us, a win for Africa, a win for the Global South. I won’t be put off by a tiny minority of noisy xenophobes obsessed with colonial boundaries. Imma celebrate this win with you whether you like it or not! ❤️🇿🇦🇿🇼🌍
Mark your calendars!
Don't miss Dr. Farirai Nzvere's presentation on adolescent health behaviours in Zimbabwe.
Let's bridge the gap in youth healthcare!
🗓️Friday, Oct 13th
🕒1500-1600hrs (CAT)
📍8 Ross Ave, Belgravia, Harare
@FarrieAFC@rashida_abbferr
Global/donor funding is meant to address public health emergencies NOT to sustain the day to day running of the public health care system of country. There needs to be government and local stakeholder buy in and commitment to address social determinants of health in a nation!
Thank you to the @HIVptn for creating a platform for Early Stage Investigators to show case their work. #substance and #alcohol use in #youth is a global public health concern thats on the rise in #Africa that needs to be urgently addressed before its too late
We have begun our 2-week foundation course in #Epidemiology and #Statistics at the University of Zimbabwe Clinical Trials Research Centre (UZ-CTRC).
20 students have enrolled who will engage in face-to-face seminars and practical sessions.
@vickysimms_epi@rashida_abbferr
We have begun our 2-week foundation course in #Epidemiology and #Statistics at the University of Zimbabwe Clinical Trials Research Centre (UZ-CTRC).
20 students have enrolled who will engage in face-to-face seminars and practical sessions.
@vickysimms_epi@rashida_abbferr