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Dr Henry Madzorera, a former Health Minister, is running for councillor in Kwekwe Ward 10 for the upcoming general elections. Madzorera believes that being a councillor is a more important job than being a senator or a member of the National Assembly, as councillors deal with issues that directly affect people’s lives, such as healthcare, social welfare, roads, water, and sewer situations. He told  NewZimbabwe:
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Most people think that from being a senator to a councillor is a climbdown but actually, being a councillor is a more important job than being a senator and being a National Assembly Member. As councillors we deal with issues which are really affecting people. We have a real budget to run as councillors, we have real lives to look after, we have real roads, real water and sewer situations to fix. We have people’s health care, we deal with social welfare issues, all those things are on the shoulders of the councillors. It’s a much more important job.
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Madzorera served as a Health and Child Welfare minister during the Government of National Unity (GNU) from 2009 to 2013 and was Kwekwe senator.
He added that local governments, including city councils, have significant budgets, and Zimbabweans need to start taking them seriously. Madzorera said his key focus once elected will be to fight corruption. He commended the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Nelson Chamisa, for personally looking into the local authorities and deciding on the calibre of the candidate so that they can deliver on the mandate they were elected for by the people.
Madzorera also promised good service delivery, including building proper roads and improving healthcare, as clinics and hospitals are now empty shells. Madzorera praised Kwekwe for delivering water but noted that there are other areas that need strengthening.
Angeline Kasipo, the outgoing councillor, is currently serving a council suspension. Madzorera will face off with business tycoon and property mogul Solomon Matsa.
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Former Health Minister Madzorera Runs For Councillor

Former Health and Child Care minister, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Henry_Madzorera">Dr Henry Madzorera</a>, has said the Zimbabwean government should prioritise paying professionals well to deal with brain drain. 
His remarks come as the latest statistics from Zimbabwe’s health watchdog show that over 4 000 healthcare workers resigned from public institutions in the year to November — with many thought to have emigrated. Madzorera, an opposition official spoke to AFP:
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Government should do the right thing and prioritise paying our professionals well so that we can stem the brain drain.
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There are fears that the southern African country will lose more qualified teachers after the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zimbabwean-teachers-eligible-to-apply-for-qualified-teacher-status-in-england-starting-2023/">British government announced recently that teachers who qualified in Zimbabwe will be eligible to apply directly for “qualified status.” </a>
This will allow successful candidates to go straight into classrooms without further training.
The new policy, which the British government says will boost “opportunities for highly qualified teachers wherever they trained”, will begin in February 2023 and also applies to teachers who qualified in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.
For decades Zimbabwe’s education system was respected as one of the best on the continent, one of the accomplishments of former president Robert Mugabe’s regime.
Poor remuneration has prompted most professionals to leave the country in search of greener pastures. 
In Zimbabwe, teachers can make up to ZW$50 000 ($75) a month, a tiny fraction of what they can hope to earn in Britain, Zimbabwe’s former colonial ruler.
Qualified teachers in England, where the cost of living is significantly higher, are paid at least £2 300 ($2 800) per month according to the Department for Education.
But an analysis by Schools Week, an outlet covering the sector, suggested just 73 per cent of a key recruiting target for new teachers in English secondary schools would be met this year.
The departure of more teachers will likely worsen an already dire situation as there is already a mismatch between the number of teachers and that of learners. The government says that it is at least 25 000 short of the number required.
Previously, authorities have made it more difficult to obtain the necessary paperwork to prove their qualifications in a bid to stem brain drain.
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"Govt Should Prioritise Paying Professionals Well To Stem Brain Drain,” Former Health Minister

MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa has insinuated that the Sinopharm vaccine is more expensive than many on the market. The party’s Health Secretary, Henry Madzorera who is also a former minister of Health insinuated that the government is procuring the Sinopharm vaccine because there is less scrutiny. Pindula News present the party’s weekly health update.
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<h2>COV1D-19 Vaccination — Whither to?</h2>
This weekly publication is designed to keep citizens informed on the most pertinent issues concerning the Covid-19 pandemic to enable the populace to make knowledgeable health choices. This week’s edition will focus on the Covid-19 vaccination process.
Now that 200 000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine are here, have we arrived? Are we going to continue to procure more Sinopharm vaccines? How should Zimbabwe proceed to maximize benefit from the availability of vaccines against Covid-19 from various manufacturers and diverse technologies? What is the way forward? These are some of the questions that urgently beg an answer.
The arrival of the Sinopharm vaccine is only but the beginning. Whether we started well or not, and whether or not the processes leading to the arrival of the Sinopharm vaccine were correct, can no longer be undone. We need to focus on the way forward. There is need for government to carry the people with it. Transparency is key in all processes for the vaccination program to work. The government cannot just say, “If you don’t want to take the vaccine, you are free to opt out”, NO! Hear the people out and address their fears and concerns. Address all the conspiracy theories scientifically, as best we know how to. Zimbabweans deserve better. Information is key. In this process, we must immunize against corruption, wrong executive decisions propelled by greed and avarice and the devaluation of the lives of the people of Zimbabwe through intransigence and autocracy.
Let me lay out upfront the concerns of the people of Zimbabwe before we move on.
Firstly, our government is notorious for corruption, ranking 157 out of 180 countries in a recent Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report. We are in the top of the league. We, therefore, demand transparency from government on how they chose the vaccine and how much they are paying for it. This irregular vaccine procurement can be used for looting the already moribund treasury. History tends to repeat itself. A considerable portion of the public health community in Zimbabwe is worried that government is not paying attention to the recommendations of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (ZimNITAG). Sadly this confirms that our decisions are not science-driven and do not have the nation at heart.
Next, we demand information. How are the field trials going to be conducted? What information is going to be collected? When do we expect results of the field trials, which will inform us as individuals on whether to take the vaccine or not. We need transparency on why government is collecting samples as they vaccinate. What are we studying?
We need transparency on what other vaccines are coming, when and how much? We need transparency on the cost of all the vaccines. We need to raise awareness and educate the people about these vaccines. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is still assessing data submitted by Sinopharm and has not yet issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for this vaccine. It looks like such approval may only come in March at the earliest as it remains unclear why we rushed to get a vaccine that WHO has not yet okayed. We are however aware that countries like the UAE have done their own Phase 3 trials on this vaccine and have issued their own EUA. We must likewise be diligent to do our own field trials and keep the nation adequately informed as it is important to examine all options on the market.
What role is Parliament playing in terms of oversight in all these corruption-prone processes, including choice of vaccine, procurement, logistics and distribution? Does the government not perceive a need to do extensive stakeholder consultations to distil the wisdom of the population and to get buy-in?
Now let us look at what government should be looking for as they choose vaccines to use in Zimbabwe. If we are going to spend money, let us spend it on something that works for our people.
<h2>1. SAFETY:</h2>
The golden rule here is – do no harm. We continue to emphasise the importance of properly conducted clinical trials in the field to detect adverse events. Thereafter continued post-marketing surveillance is important to detect rare adverse events. A thorough risk-benefit analysis must be done for every vaccine candidate.
<h2>2. EFFICACY:</h2>
This is a measure of the ability of the vaccine to prevent disease in the target population. The gold standard for measuring this is Randomized Controlled Trials in healthy populations. With the South African variant firmly established in Zimbabwe, it is important to document the efficacy of the Sinopharm vaccine before we spend any more money on it, and this applies to any other vaccine that we may consider to bring in. We aver that the 200 000 doses donation is adequate to conduct conclusive trials on the efficacy of the Sinopharm vaccine before we buy anymore.
<h2>3. EFFECTIVENESS:</h2>
This is a measure of the total protection that we get through programmatic implementation, and depends not only on the efficacy of the vaccine, but on other parameters like the actual vaccine storage (do our fridges work?), transportation, preparation and administration of the vaccine, fairness of the roll-out plan, and completeness of coverage. Indirect effects like herd immunity will amplify effectiveness of the vaccine to protect even those who have not been vaccinated. We are generally worried about the state of our cold chain infrastructure and equipment, including staff morale, training, vehicles and staff for mobile outreach services. The reported statement by the Zimbabwe Nurses Association does not inspire confidence. Government should take the requests of health workers seriously otherwise low morale will negatively affect the effectiveness of our vaccination program.
<h2>4. VACCINE PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS:</h2>
Storage and transportation requirements differ among vaccines. In Zimbabwe, we are better off taking only those vaccines that are stored and transported at normal refrigerator temperatures (2oC – 8oC). Pfizer seems to be reviewing the low-temperature requirement for their vaccine. It seems this was done out of an abundance of caution. We need to keep our ears to the ground, as this is a developing story. Having to reconstitute a vaccine before administration increases the workload for health workers and vaccines that come in solution are easier and quicker to administer. There are many other vaccine characteristics to consider (e.g. wastage rate, demand for syringes and needles, presentation and packaging, etc) and these are well explained on the WHO website. The Technical Advisory Group *(NITAG)* mentioned earlier is the one best placed to advise government on vaccine choice, and government must pay attention. Of note is the number of doses required to fully immunize an individual. The Johnson and Johnson (J &amp; .1) vaccine requires only one dose for full immunization. This is a great advantage when we look at the issue of completing an immunization schedule. South Africa has started rolling out the J &amp; J single-dose vaccine and there could be something for us to emulate right there. Remember 61% of our virus is the South African variant.
<h2>5. COST:</h2>
The information we have is that the Sinopharm vaccine is more expensive than most other vaccines on the market, including the single dose of the J &amp; J vaccine mentioned earlier. One BBC report said “It’s not clear how much it might cost, but earlier this year, a BBC team in the Chinese city of Yiwu saw that nurses were administering the injections for a fee of around 400 Yuan ($60; £45)”. If this is true, we would like to know why our Government chose this one, compared to the Astra-Zeneca which is $4 per dose, or Johnson and Johnson at $10 per dose. Furthermore, there are the COVAX and the African Union facilities for pooled procurement, which will make vaccines a lot cheaper and more available. It boggles the mind why our Government was dithering on the issue of subscribing to these facilities when the benefits are clear. That brings the suspicion of intent to defraud the people through corrupt, non-transparent contracts which no one can audit.
<h2>6. AVAILABILITY:</h2>
It goes without saying that the Government must ensure that the vaccine they select is widely available to ensure that the majority of the population can be immunized against the virus. In conclusion, we implore Government to do due diligence on the Sinopharm vaccine’s safety and efficacy before purchasing substantial amounts and to consider other suitable alternatives like the single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine. This we mention specifically because it is already in use in South Africa, where the dominant strain is similar to ours. We need to coordinate our efforts with South Africa because inefficacy in RSA means inefficacy in Zimbabwe since our respective people frequently travel between these borders. We further call upon the executive to take advice from the ZimNITAG and submit to the oversight function of Parliament, particularly in procurement decisions. Government must engage the people, communicate effectively and give feedback continuously.
With covid-19, no one is safe until we are all safe.</blockquote>
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Sinopharm Vaccine More Expensive Than Most On Market: MDC Alliance

MDC-ALLIANCE APPEAL IN SOLIDARITY WITH MPILO CENTRAL HOSPITAL FIRE VICTIMS
On Wednesday, the 26th of May 2021, a ferocious fire thought to have originated from an electrical fault gutted the doctors’ residence at Mpilo Central Hospital.
It started near the entrance to the building so escape from the fire was difficult. Many had to jump out through windows and all property was lost. Thankfully, no lives were lost.
The surviving health workers were only left with the clothes on their backs. All furniture, bedding, tools of the trade including stethoscopes, kitchen utensils, fridges, cell phones, clothes, lab coats, cash and groceries were reduced to ashes.
Among the health workers affected are 33 Doctors, 4 radiographers, 1 Pharmacist, 2 Pharmacy Technicians, 3 Laboratory Scientists, 1 Physiotherapist and 1 Administration Officer. This brings the total to 45 health workers.
These workers are now housed at temporary locations, and we are most grateful to the leadership who made this arrangement possible.
President Nelson Chamisa, the Health Portfolio Committee and all members of the MDC Alliance express solidarity with the health workers who suffered this tragedy.
The affected health workers need our collective support. In this regard, we call upon all citizens, charitable organizations and the business community to donate to our Mpilo Relief Fund which seeks to enable quick recovery for the health workers and help them return to work with minimum disruption.
The needs are many but we believe we can make a difference to the survivors if we all contribute: no gift is too big or too small.
In the interests of transparency and good fund management, we are appealing to all donors to send donations in cash or kind directly to the colleagues who have been trusted by the group to handle their finances.
Below are their banking details:
Forex donations 
Dr Misheck Ruwende 
ZB Bank, 
Branch: J. Moyo, Bulawayo. 
Acc. No. 4307 429107 405
Local Currency 
Dr Moreblessing A Ganjiri 
NMB Bank, 
Branch: Msasa, Harare 
Acc. No. 0000270503179
EcoCash Donations 
Moreblessing A Ganjiri. 
Ecocash No. 0778161194
World Remit 
Moreblessing A Ganjiri
This is a great opportunity for us to do life together and showcase our humanity.
We thank you in advance for helping because we know you care.
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<h3>Dr Henry Madzorera: Secretary for Health and Child Welfare, MDC-Alliance.</h3>

MDC-A Launches Appeal For Mpilo Central Hospital Fire Victims {Full Statement}

The MDC has told the government that they did not do due diligence in making consultations before enforcing a lockdown, Newsday reports. Their accusations come amid reports that vulnerable communities are starving due to the lockdown. ‘
The MDC’s secretary for health, Henry Madzorera said in a statement:
<blockquote>People have been locked in without basic commodities and we are beginning to see chaotic scenes at shops almost degenerating into riots
But they are being forced by the government to choose between death from COVID-19 or death from hunger. Most people would rather take their chance with Covid 19.
The government is advised to engage the healthcare professionals in all decision making and policy formulation. The government is advised to engage the healthcare professionals in all decision making and policy formulation.</blockquote>
The MDC also expressed their disappointment on reports that people are getting into the country without being screened at some border posts.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/04/mdc-alliance-blasts-govt-over-shoddy-lockdown-preps/">Newsday </a>

You Did Not Consult Widely Before Enforcing The Lockdown - MDC Alliance To The Government

Dr Henry Madzorera has said that the government should stop lying that the disappearance of citizens in the country was being instigated and executed by a third force.
His remarks come after the government has said that there are some elements in society that want to tarnish the image of the government led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
There have been a series of disappearances and torture of opposition MDC members, human rights defenders and government critics with the latest person to vanish being Doctor Peter Magombeyi.
Dr Madzorera said that the government which has previously and publicly beaten up opposition leaders whilst the whole watched cannot deny abducting Dr Magombeyi.
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