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BY HARRIET CHIKANDIWA CRISIS in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has expressed concern over the apparent attempt by the government to sideline vulnerable citizens from the COVID-19 vaccination programme by prioritising the political elite. This came after head of monitoring and evaluation in the Health and Child Care ministry Robert Mudyiradima announced that government was failing to procure enough COVID-19 vaccine, adding that of the three million doses set to be acquired under the COVAX scheme and it would prioritise frontline healthcare workers, ministers, MPs, the security sector and senior government officials. 'While we applaud the move to prioritise vaccination of frontline health workers (who have largely been exposed to the pandemic due to lack of personal protective equipment at public hospitals) we bemoan the fact that the government has deliberately left vulnerable groups out of the vaccination programme,” CiZC spokesperson Marvellous Khumalo said in a statement. 'The COVID-19 pandemic, which has so far claimed more than 1 000 lives, has largely affected ordinary Zimbabweans; most of whom are living far below the poverty datum line and cannot afford medical care.' Most Zimbabweans suggested on social media that a vaccine, not trusted by many, should be tested on government officials who make decisions and only cascade to the people once its efficacy has been proven on the officials. Many people in various countries have reportedly died due to side effects of the vaccines. But Khumalo said it was a known fact that over the years, Zimbabwe’s health sector had been in the intensive care unit and ordinary Zimbabweans have had to bear the brunt of a failed healthcare system. Following the announcement by Mudyiradima that government would prioritise ministers, MPs and top government officials, Khumalo said the COVID-19 pandemic had further exposed the rot within the health sector and it was highly irresponsible for the government to prioritise political elites while sidelining vulnerable citizens. He said over the years, we have witnessed cases of patients dying at public hospitals while top government officials, who are largely responsible for the rot in the health sector were seeking medical treatment abroad. 'For the government to prioritise the same people behind this rot is just but a confirmation of the fact that the welfare of ordinary citizens is secondary to our current crop of leaders,” Khumalo said. He said the CiZC would like to remind the government of its obligation to provide healthcare services to citizens as set out under section 76 of the Constitution. “Moreover, section 82 of the Constitution states that citizens over the age of 70 have the right to receive healthcare and medical assistance from the State while section 83 implores the State to provide medical care to persons with disabilities and it is a serious abrogation of duty for the government to sideline these vulnerable populations in the COVID-19 vaccination programme.” “The COVID-19 vaccine should never be a preserve for the elite and we
In May, Burundi held a presidential election which was won by Evariste Ndayishimiye, candidate of the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party.
Ndayishimiye was hurriedly sworn in after the untimely death of president Pierre Nkurunziza in June.
Rights violations continue
The Council encouraged donor countries which had suspended aid to Burundi to continue dialogue towards resumption of development assistance.
A report by a UN watchdog in September said human rights violations were still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder.
The country was plunged into a crisis in April 2015 when Ndayishimiye’s predecessor Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a controversial third term, which he ultimately won in July 2015.
His candidature, which was opposed by the opposition and civil society groups, resulted in a wave of protests, violence and even a failed coup in May 2015.
Hundreds of people were killed and over 300,000 fled to neighboring countries.
A tweet from the NBA and the Houston Rockets causes concern.
South Africa currently has a cumulative caseload of 1 278 303, along with 35 140 deaths and 1 030 930 recoveries.
People grooving to music late into the night in bars or couples enjoying a romantic outing under shimmering chandeliers or college-goers sneaking a meal in ...
NEW YORK, United States - For the fir st time in nearly 50 years, older workers face higher unemployment than their mid-career worker counterparts, according to a study released yesterday by the New School university in New York City.
By Vernon A. Williams The United States of America boasts, “In God we trust,” claiming to be “One nation, under God, indivisible.” The rhetoric is pervasive but the reality is far more suspect. Few topics spark as much polarization as religion, but the conversation is imperative in these times of crisis. What is the status and future of religion […]
Following its closure for nearly nine weeks due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, the City Mall reopened last week and those concessionaires who have resumed selling say business has been slow.
Despite restrictions preventing the operations of some businesses not classified as essential services, a number have moved to reopen.
During a visit to the reopened mall, Stabroek News observed that upon entering persons were required to have their hands sprayed with sanitizer.
Many people saw the passage of a second stimulus bill as inevitable and now that U.S. Senate’s recess is over, they need to quickly alleviate the financial stress of millions. The original second proposed stimulus check was likely to provide 26 million more people with cash thanks to the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protections and Schools Act (HEALS). With the labor market stagnating, people are waiting on the government to execute checks and on provisions in the HEALS Act to ensure it doesn’t have a discriminatory impact against Black families and low-income households, which have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and resulting economic turmoil. Given the impending election and abysmal economy, just how incentivized will they be to get money in the hands of citizens who need support?
Gun violence spiked across the country in 2020, the most violent year in decades. 19,000 were killed in shootings, the highest death toll in 20 years and that does not include gun suicides. Mass shootings — defined as four or more shot in an incident — also rose drastically to over 600. Chicago’s 769 homicides […]
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Tunis/Tunisia — The Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that zero COVID-19 infection cases was recorded on May 25, out of 660 conducted screening tests, including 2 as part of follow-up of active cases.
As such, the tally still stands at 1,051 confirmed infection cases out of all 48,476 screening tests conducted since the start of the pandemic last March.
The number of recoveries rose to 919, the number of those still infected and under health care is down to 84, including only 3 currently hospitalised and the number of deaths caused by the virus stands at 48.
The National Action Network revealed the five winners' names for the annual Triumph Awards that recognize people for working to promote social, racial and economic justice in their communities.
MORE THAN 1,900 complaints have been submitted to Ofcom over an episode of Britain's Got...
The post More than 1,900 complaints made to Ofcom after Alesha Dixon wears BLM necklace appeared first on Voice Online.
The COVID-19 variant that was recently discovered in Brazil can result in a rapid increase of cases in Guyana so with the aim of ensuring that this does not happen, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said that the land borders will remain closed.
The article Guyana Gov’t concerned over COVID variant in Brazil appeared first on Stabroek News.
The Weeknd took home two awards during the the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, but in the wake of the repeated racial injustices which have been brought to a global spotlight, the artist revealed he wasn't in a mood to bask in his accomplishments. "It's really hard for me to celebrate at this moment, so I'm just going to say justice for Jacob Blake and justice for Breonna Taylor ,” he said after winning best R&B for "Blinding Lights." The artist repeated the sentiment when he accepted the award for video of the year for “Blinding Lights.” . @theweeknd is taking home the #VMA for Video of the Year, and sending a powerful message pic.twitter.com/aUNPo8gXAJ — MTV (@MTV) August 31, 2020 As Blavity previously reported , Blake was shot seven times in the back when officer Rusten Sheskey opened fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin last week. Witnesses said the 29-year-old father of three was going back to his car after breaking up a fight when the officer shot him in front of his children....
That will all change on Sunday, June 14, when Camille Cosby sits down for an exclusive and interview with the Black Press of America’s Stacy Brown and Philadelphia-based iHeart Radio personality Frankie Darcell.
“This is a pivotal time, in our nation’s history, to force positive changes within all of our institutions which are rampant with racist behaviors – federal and state, healthcare, education, corporations, including corporate media, Wall Street – which is appropriately named because they built a wall separating them from the masses of people, formal religions, [and so on],” Camille Cosby stated ahead of the interview, which will air at 7 a.m. EST, at http://www.BlackPressUSA.com, and Darcell’s show, which is broadcast on the iHeart Radio network.
Wyatt said Mrs. Cosby thought it important to speak to African American journalists the Black Press of America represented by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) at are singularly honored in the NNPA to host the exclusive live interchange with one of Black America’s most dignified and valued mothers of our long struggle for freedom and equal justice: Mrs. Camille Cosby.
During the interview, Mrs. Cosby is expected to present her perspective on the current state of Black America.
Mrs. Cosby will also discuss the many global protests that have taken place in the aftermath of the police killing of Floyd, an African American father who was suspected of a petty offense but killed for no apparent reason other than being Black.
During the week of the Republican convention fear was a reoccurring theme that never left the stage. Trump has steadfastly avoiding being critical of the recent violence seen in Wisconsin after Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha Police Officer.
The post Trump Brands Black U.S. Senator To Crime And Avoids Denouncing Violence appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
A Delta State senator, Peter Nwaoboshi, who was recently accused of contract fraud by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has threatened to sue an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, demanding a retraction and apology over a social media post he considers defamatory.
Mr Nwaoboshi's lawyers wrote a letter to Lauretta Onochie on Tuesday, asking her to retract her post or face legal action.
The letter went out a day after Ms Onochie, a social media assistant at the State House, made a post on her Facebook page suggesting that the senator is guilty of allegations of contract fraud made against him by the NDDC.
According to separate letters threatening legal actions issued by Mr Nwaoboshi's lawyers, Daniel Bwala Chambers, and seen by PREMIUM TIMES, both Ms Onochie and Mr Odili were given 48 hours from the day of reception of the official documents to retract their statements and tender a public apology.
Meanwhile, in the letter addressed to Ms Onochie, the lawyers said the presidential aide \"has not only maligned the image of the senator by referring to him as a 'thief' in her posts but also has ridiculed his integrity\".
Michael Goar will take the top job at a critical time during the pandemic as homelessness grows.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Regional medical epidemiologist at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr Maung Aung, says the country continues to see an increase in the incidence of prostate cancer.
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The Guyana Poultry Producers Association (GPPA) is assuring the public that there will be adequate supplies of chicken for the Christmas season at reasonable prices.
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Bells and liberty in the Keystone State go together like the Pennsylvania Dutch delicacy pork and sauerkraut.The ringing of the Old State House Bell in Philadelphia, better known as the Liberty Bell, marked America’s quest for independence in the Revolutionary War.So, it was right and fitting that in the 1914 campaign for Pennsylvania women to gain the right to vote, a bell would become the symbol for the campaign.A 2,000-pound bell would be cast, a replica of the Liberty Bell. The
The MIU Men’s Health Foundation held a virtual town hall Friday calling attention to the issue of male health disparities that have been heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town Hall was moderated by FOX 2 Detroit Anchor Huel Perkins and a panel of experts including Dr. Michael Lutz, president and founder of the … Continued
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We welcome the pronouncement of the President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali that his party and the Government are committed to easing racial tension in the country.
