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  • SHOT IN THE ARM FOR DISASTER VICTIMS

    SHOT IN THE ARM FOR DISASTER VICTIMS

    By Lovemore Chadzingwa HARARE – REPRODUCTIVE health and hygiene needs of women and girls are often neglected in times of disaster with communities only prioritising food and accommodation, a senior representative at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said. UNFPA Zimbabwe assistant representative Abbigail Msemburi made the remarks in her speech at the official handover…

  • UN fund rescues flood victims

    UN fund rescues flood victims

    By Special correspondent   The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has today (Wednesday 17 May 2017) committed USD 1.6 million to assist over 32,600 flood-affected people with life-saving shelter, water, sanitation and hygiene and protection in 20 districts in Zimbabwe. This UN fund is in addition to USD 8.2 million allocated last year…