COVID-19

The case to scale up edutainment as an effective public health communication intervention to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe

May 20, 2022

Authors: Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Brian Nachipo, Albert Nyathi, Roda Madziva, Helena Herrera, Hugh Siegel, Godfrey Musuka Efforts to control the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have been negatively affected by myths, misconceptions and misinformation,...

Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases: Lessons from COVID-19 Pandemic Response in Zimbabwe

May 18, 2022

Authors: Edward T. Chiyaka, George Chingarande, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Grant Murewanhema, Roda Madziva, Helena Herrera, and Godfrey Musuka The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has exposed the unpreparedness of governments in their capacities to prevent, detect, and...

Risk Factors For COVID-19 Infection Among Healthcare Workers. A First Report from a Living Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Apr 12, 2022

Authors:Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Sphamandla Josias Nkambule, Mbuzeleni Hlongwa, Malizgani Mhango, Patrick Gad Iradukunda, Itai Chitungo, Mathias Dzobo, Munyaradzi Paul Mapingure, Innocent Chingombe, Moreblessing Mashora, Roda Madziva, Helena Herrera, Pelagia Makanda,...

Protecting HIV Service Delivery for Key Populations in Southern Africa in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 16, 2022

Authors: Godfrey Musuka, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, Roda Madziva, Helena Herrera, Wafaa El Sadr The 2025 UNAIDS targets prioritize reaching all subpopulations living with HIV and those at risk for HIV as the only pathway to achieving control of the HIV epidemic. This...

Maternal, Sexual and Reproductive Health in Marginalised Areas: Renewing Community Involvement Strategies beyond the Worst of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 14, 2022

Authors: Grant Murewanhema, Godfrey Musuka, Chipo Gwanzura, Richard Makurumidze, Itai Chitungo, Munashe Chimene, Nigel Tungwarara, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira, and Mugove Gerald Madziyire The COVID-19 pandemic and resultant lockdowns have brought unprecedented challenges for...