UNFPA, partners honour midwives, push for greater investment
“We are honoured to support the recognition of outstanding midwives,” Swedish Ambassador to Zimbabwe Per Lingarde said.
By Staff Reporter
3h ago
Zimbabwe joins global call for one million more midwives
“We are committed to increasing our investment in training, fair compensation, and retention of midwives, as outlined in our Health Workforce Strategy and Investment Compact.
By Style Reporter
6h ago
Zimbabwe approves 8,785 new health posts but pay dispute with nurses linger
He urged authorities to accelerate recruitment, saying approved positions must be filled quickly to improve service delivery.
By Valentine Maya
May. 29, 2026
After dark care: ‘Moonlight Clinics’ see HIV gains in mining communities
While Zimbabwe celebrates a steady decline in its national HIV prevalence rate, a burgeoning health crisis in the country’s mining heartlands threatens to undo decades of progress.
By Allen Mangava
Apr. 30, 2026
Nurses’ strike exposes the cost of intransigence
A FEW weeks ago, we warned in this space about the looming catastrophe a nurses’ strike would unleash. That warning was ignored. Today, the consequences are here.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Apr. 24, 2026
Patients bear the brunt of nurses’ strike
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that an emergency meeting took place on Monday between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission.
By Problem Masau and Margaret Lubinda
Apr. 24, 2026
State agents swoop on hospitals amid strike
Zina called for a three-day nationwide demonstration, citing poor salaries and deteriorating working conditions. The job action is expected to end today.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 22, 2026
Government moves Mat South health offices from Bulawayo
“We expect that all stakeholders should be able to fully access the PMD's office in Gwanda from now onwards as the office will be open on all weekdays,” he said.
By Lesley Kufandada
Mar. 11, 2026
Alarm as snakebites hit 1 500 cases in 2026
ZIMBABWE has recorded at least 1 500 snakebite cases across the country this year, raising concern over the growing burden of the neglected tropical disease in rural communities.
By Shalom Manjerere
Mar. 10, 2026
