Author: Itai Josh Rusike

Addressing Zimbabwe’s Health System Demise and Brain Drain

Itai Josh Rusike

By Itai Rusike Zimbabwe’s health sector has been on a downward trajectory for years, facing numerous systemic challenges that have significantly eroded the quality of service delivery. Among the most pressing issues is the brain drain, which has seen a mass exodus of health professionals seeking better opportunities abroad. This trend has left the nation’s public health facilities understaffed and struggling to cope with the increasing demand for healthcare services. The health system in Zimbabwe is characterized by poor working conditions, inadequate remuneration, and a lack of essential medical supplies.…

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Open letter to His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, the President for the Republic of Zimbabwe on his re-election in September 2023

Itai Josh Rusike

Now that the elections are over, the people of Zimbabwe expect the fulfilment of the election manifesto, in which you promised massive improvement in health infrastructure; more health personnel; accessible and affordable medicines; free medical care for cancer patients; at least one hospital per district, improved health services in resettlement areas, reduction of hospital fees by 50% and pursuing theHealth for All policy, among others. We were over the moon when you made very promising pronouncements which include the National Development Strategy, (NDS1) which aimed to make the country an…

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