February 19
Zimbabwe: Govt Begins Absorbing NGO-Funded Health Workers Into State System
The Government has begun a phased programme to place village health workers on the national payroll in what officials describe as a major policy shift aimed at standardising pay… Read more »
February 18
Zimbabwe: Medicines Authority Warns Against Fake 'Approvals' After Product Seizure
Medicines regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has issued a public warning over the use of its name and logo by companies falsely claiming official… Read more »
February 17
Zimbabwe: Harare Mobilises Community Defenders to Halt Post-Flood Disease Threat
Eighty community health volunteers have been deployed across parts of Harare Metropolitan Province as authorities and aid partners move to prevent a surge in waterborne diseases… Read more »
February 16
Zimbabwe: Avenues Clinic Unveils Major Maternity and ICU Upgrade in $4m Modernisation Drive
The Avenues Clinic has completed a major refurbishment of its maternity ward and critical care units, as part of a hospital-wide upgrade designed to meet global clinical standards. Read more »
February 02
Zimbabwe: High Court Clears Way for Constitutional Challenge in High-Profile HIV Transmission Case
The High Court has upheld an application for referral to the Constitutional Court for a Harare woman who was arrested on allegations of deliberately infecting her boyfriend with… Read more »
January 29
Zimbabwe: Foot and Mouth Outbreak Hits Matabeleland South
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has confirmed an outbreak of Foot-and-mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province prompting the implementation of… Read more »
January 26
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pushes for Expanded Vaccine Support in High-Level Gavi Meeting
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment in strengthening the national health system following high-level discussions with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance held on the sidelines of the… Read more »
January 24
Zimbabwe: Floods Raise Cholera Fears As Health Ministry Issues Nationwide Warning
Heavy rains and recurrent flooding have heightened the risk of a cholera outbreak prompting Ministry of Health and Child Care to issue a public alert and urge citizens to take… Read more »
January 15
Zimbabwe: Underfunding Affecting Public Health System - CWGH
The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) says the country's public health system is buckling under years of chronic underfunding leaving millions of citizens without adequate… Read more »
January 09
Zimbabwe: Young Woman Engineer Drives Safer Healthcare Systems
Innovation is reshaping how institutions respond to modern challenges particularly in healthcare where technology can mean the difference between safety and harm. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Convicts Senior Doctor for False Testimony
A Harare magistrate has convicted a senior medical doctor and former Registrar of Medical and Dental Practioners Council of Zimbabwe, Dr. Collin Benyure of perjury after he… Read more »
December 15, 2025
Zimbabwe: Govt to Roll Out Twice-Yearly HIV Injection in Major Prevention Push
Zimbabwe is preparing to place at least 46 500 people on a long-acting HIV prevention drug early next year marking the country's first rollout of Lenacapavir a twice-yearly… Read more »
December 11, 2025
Zimbabwe: Documentation Drive Transforms Lives As GBV Campaign Ends
A campaign to close the documentation gap for women and children took centre stage in Bindura on Wednesday as the country marked the end of the 16 Days of Activism Against… Read more »
November 12, 2025
Zimbabwe: Nurse in Hot Soup Over $15k Fake Insurance Claim
A 42-year-old nurse stationed at Bamba Rural Health Clinic appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court accused of fraudulently opening Life Assurance Policies with Zimnat Life… Read more »
November 06, 2025
Zimbabwe: Harare Launches Community Health Fund to Boost Access for Residents
The City of Harare is set to roll out a new community-led health financing initiative the Community Health Equity Fund (CHEF) aimed at improving access to affordable, quality… Read more »
November 05, 2025
Zimbabwe: Residents Petition Council Over Removal of Vital Glen View Borehole
Residents of Glen View in Harare have petitioned the City Council urging authorities to halt plans to demolish a community borehole they say is critical to public health and access… Read more »
October 31, 2025
Zimbabwe: The Rise of AI and Its Impact On Zimbabwe's Youth Mental Health Crisis
In a world increasingly shaped by technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous tool in many aspects of daily life. In Zimbabwe, as across the globe, AI's rise… Read more »
October 24, 2025
Zimbabwe: UZ Health Services Urges Routine Screening for Breast Cancer
Health Services at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) have called for routine breast cancer screening and early diagnosis warning that delays in detection remain a leading cause of… Read more »
October 08, 2025
Zimbabwe: Health Crisis Deepens in Mbire As Locals Plead for Govt Intervention
Residents of Mbire District in Mashonaland Central Province have urged the government to prioritise investment in healthcare infrastructure warning that shortages of medicines and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Probe Uncovers Sally Mugabe Hospital Doctors Coercing Patients to Appex Medical Laboratory Via WhatsApp Group
A major corruption scandal is unfolding at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, with shocking revelations that senior doctors and nurses are in an illicit arrangement with Appex Medical… Read more »
October 07, 2025
Zimbabwe: Doctors Slam Govt Over Delay in Cancer Equipment Funding Despite Sugar Tax Millions
The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has criticised the government for failing to procure essential cancer treatment equipment two years after introducing… Read more »
October 06, 2025
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Demand More Health, Education Spending Ahead of 2026 Budget
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has launched public consultations ahead of the 2026 National Budget with… Read more »
October 03, 2025
Zimbabwe: Govt's Inclusive Approach Over Punitive Measures Yields Results in Healthcare
The Government's decision to prioritise inclusive health policies over punitive measures is yielding tangible results, with legislators, civil society and communities calling for… Read more »
October 01, 2025
Zimbabwe: Senators Call for End to Stigma Against Sex Workers in HIV Fight
Senate has called for stronger protections for sex workers in the country's HIV/AIDS response, warning that stigma, discrimination and policy contradictions could undermine decades… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tshabangu Airlifted to India for Medical Treatment
Controversial Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu has reportedly been flown to India for medical treatment amid claims he is battling colon… Read more »
