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Infant mortality rate surges …as Zim’s health crisis worsens

Zimbabwe lost close to 2 000 nurses last year, forcing government to put in place tough conditions for clearance of health workers to work outside the country.
By Ruvimbo Mukubwa Jun. 4, 2025

Hospital visiting hours miffs MP

In response, Health deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini, however, said limiting visits was meant to curb infections that outsiders could bring to hospitals.
By Stephen Chadenga May. 31, 2025

Stop politicking on critical infrastructure

THE ruling Zanu PF party always has a way of politicising national projects.
By Newsday May. 17, 2025

Letter to my people: Tino Machakaire said what they don’t want to hear

 In response the delusional Health deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini said his ministry has made remarkable progress in improving the country’s health sector. 
By Doctor Stop It May. 11, 2025

Editorial Comment: Health crisis: Don’t bury heads in the sand

Machakaire had taken to X after visiting a relative at a public hospital where he said he had been left him “deeply concerned by the conditions I witnessed.”
By The Standard May. 11, 2025

Cholera outbreak spreads to Mashonaland East

This month, numerous cases have been reported in Mashonaland Central and Boremine and Dindi areas in UMP in Mashonaland East.
By Takudzwa Munemo Mar. 19, 2025

Zim faces shortage of student nurses’ accommodation

Kwidini said having nurse training at some tertiary institutions was not the solution because they would not get practical experience at such institutions.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Mar. 7, 2025
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Zim health sector in crisis: Minister

He was forced to reverse the decision a few days later.
By Patricia Sibanda Feb. 21, 2025

Cholera scare as cases top 70 in Kariba

Health and Child Care deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini recently said the government was making efforts to contain cholera in Kariba, adding that it sent provincial
By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 19, 2024