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Human rights groups in Zimbabwe say the government has frequently violated people’s basic rights since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The groups presented their findings at a partially virtual meeting with officials in the capital Thursday.
At the meeting, rights groups presented a report they call “The Impact of COVID-19 on Socio-Economic Rights.” The report chronicles how Zimbabwe’s government has violated human rights since COVID-19 lockdowns started in March 2020.
Calvin Fambirai, executive director of Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights, was one of the speakers. He said the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the gap in medical care between the haves and have-nots in the country.
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Information, Publicity & Broadcasting Services. Minister Monica Mutsvangwa flanked by Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana (right) and Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda during a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare yesterday. Picture : Justin Mutenda
Cabinet received an update on the Covid-19 Outbreak, which was presented by the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs as chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Task Force on the Covid-19 Outbreak.
Cabinet was informed that as of 12 March, 2021 Zimbabwe’s cumulative Covid-19 cases stood at 36 423, with 33 996 recoveries and 1 496 deaths. The recovery rate is 93 percent, with 34 722 cases attributed to local transmission. There are 931 active cases, and the cumulative number of infected Health Care Workers has rises from 4 008 to 4 210 with 18 deaths. Cabinet noted that preparations for the opening of schools have reached an advanced stage with examinations classes having as opene
By Anna Chibamu
CABINET on Tuesday approved two bills which were presented by Justice minister and chairman of the Cabinet Committee on Legislation Ziyambi Ziyambi.
Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa announced the approval of the bills during a post-cabinet briefing later in the day.
The Health Services Board will now be replaced by an independent commission, the Health Services Commission.
“The Health Services Bill is meant to designate the health service as an essential service in line with Section 65(3) of the Constitution and will substitute the Health Services Board with the Health Services Commission.
“The Commission will comprise of a chairperson who must be the chairman of the Civil Service Commission, a deputy chairperson and a minimum of two and maximum of five other members appointed by the President,” read part of the statement.
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Cabinet received an update on the Covid-19 Outbreak, which was presented by the Minister of Defence and War Veterans Affairs as chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Task Force on the Covid-19 Outbreak.
Cabinet was informed that as of 12 March, 2021 Zimbabwe’s cumulative Covid-19 cases stood at 36 423, with 33 996 recoveries and 1 496 deaths. The recovery rate is 93 percent, with 34 722 cases attributed to local transmission. There are 931 active cases, and the cumulative number of infected Health Care Workers has rises from 4 008 to 4 210 with 18 deaths. Cabinet noted that preparations for the opening of schools have reached an advanced stage with examinations classes having as opened scheduled on 15 March 2021. Non-examination classes will open on March 22, 2021 as scheduled. Standard operating procedures are being emphasised, particularly regarding the availability of potable water at eve