Matabeleland health facilities set for upgrade
Health and Child Care depty minister, Sleiman Kwidini, said recent assessments conducted in Matabeleland North and South had exposed infrastructure gaps.
By Sharon Sibindi
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MPs gang up against Treasury over sugar tax spending
According to reports, the tax had generated US$30,8 million by November 2024 and an additional US$25,4 million between January and May 2025.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 17, 2026
Polio campaign targets under-fives in regional outbreak response
The exercise will cover selected cross-border provinces, including Harare, in collaboration with neighbouring countries affected by the outbreak.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Apr. 15, 2026
Binga MP slams decades of neglect in health sector
Speaking in an interview, Cumanzala said the ministry’s recent response regarding Binga District Hospital exposed what he described as a lack of commitment
By Nokuxola Mbangeni and Berita Kafesu
Apr. 11, 2026
Contraceptive push prevents unsafe abortions, maternal deaths
Over 2 million Zimbabwean women accessed modern contraception in 2025, helping to prevent an estimated 815 000 unintended pregnancies and 204 000 unsafe abortions,
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 8, 2026
Zim records drop in TB cases
ZIMBABWE has recorded a significant reduction in tuberculosis (TB) incidence, declining from more than 242 cases per 100 000 people in 2015 to about 203 per 100 000 in 2024, an official has said.
By Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 25, 2026
Medical ‘gag order’ bleeds Zim US$400m annually
Johannes Marisa, president of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe, described the current framework as “punitive”.
By Catherine Murombedzi
Mar. 7, 2026
Health ministry promotes digital parenting App
Chij Chikanda, a public health specialist at the ministry, emphasised the app’s role in modern parenting.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Mar. 6, 2026
Crackdown on false prophets, unlicensed doctors
Baz acting chief executive officer Matthias Chakanyuka expressed concern over a surge in advertisements flighted by individuals falsely claiming healing powers.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Mar. 6, 2026
