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Dr Brighton Chireka: Way Forward for Zimbabwe in the fight against COVID-19

By Dr Brighton Chireka

When news spread around the globe of a deadly virus, it was inevitable that in a matter of time, we too would have confirmed cases of COVID- 19 in Zimbabwe.

One would think that by then Zimbabwe would have been in a better position to learn from other nations and fight this pandemic effectively – but sadly this has not been the case.

Let’s talk about asthma with Dr Brighton Chireka

By Dr Brighton Chireka

By popular demand I have managed to finish this article on asthma. I hope you will find it useful. The article looks at what asthma is, the symptoms, causes and will briefly cover treatment in particular a typical treatment plan for someone with asthma.

Are Chiwenga’s actions explainable through examining the mind of an Ex Military Man?

By Dr Brighton Chireka

As we all do what we can to mark the festive season – Marry Chiwenga is languishing in prison with her bail hearing postponed. One would have thought that being the wife albeit estranged, of a Vice President she would be spared this traumatic experience. Alas for Mary the complete opposite is true. Her marriage to the Vice President seems now the reason why she is still in prison.

Many people are wondering how can a husband do this to his wife. Most reasonable people would wonder why one would not just divorce someone but would go the extent of getting them arrested and allegedly take her children away as well.

Dr Brighton Chireka: We want our doctors back at work now, no ifs no buts!

By Dr Brighton Chireka

The joke has gone too far, the Minister of Health must address this urgently or resign. The Minister of Health is becoming one of the worst ministers to ever head the Ministry of Health.

Being a health worker is a calling for most people as their job has a great meaning to the health system and the society at large. Health workers know that everyday they are wanted , expected and needed and if they do not show up things will not go well for their patients. We all know that when health workers are happy they will go above and beyond their call of duty.

Docbeecee Friday Healthwatch on Cancer #DFH with Dr Brighton Chireka

Docbeecee Friday Healthwatch on Cancer #DFH

By Dr Brighton Chireka in memory of my father!
 
Today is ‘’Wear it Pink Day” , a single day when thousands of amazing people come together in workplaces, schools, homes and communities across the world to wear pink, raise money and show their support for Breast Cancer Now.
 
It is then appropriate that our #DFH for this week covers cancer. Cancer is non-selective it is everyone’s business . We are all affected me , you and everyone … here is my cancer story!