Addressing Zimbabwe’s Health System Demise and Brain Drain
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
Read MoreTreat the funding cuts like the humanitarian disaster that they are
By Dr Esther C. Casas On February 26th, the US government issued around 5,200 termination letters to programmes worldwide funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and 4,100 funded by the Department of State and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). These programmes were ordered to shut down operations immediately and permanently. Many
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Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe: Guardians of Healthcare Standards and Patient Rights
The Health Professions Authority of Zimbabwe (HPA) plays a crucial role in safeguarding the nation’s health by regulating private and public health institutions. Beyond its regulatory function, HPA is also instrumental in promoting and protecting patient rights through its oversight of the Patients Charter of Zimbabwe. This article unpacks HPA’s mandate and delves into the
Read MoreObstetric Violence: A sinister form of GBV against pregnant children
By Chipo Tsitsi Mlambo On November 26, 2024, as I prepared to address the issue of obstetric violence against pregnant children, a significant case emerged. Sixteen-year-old Tariro* (not her real name) went into labor and arrived at the home of one of our Purple Door Advocates, who promptly escorted her to the local clinic. A
Read MoreThe real cost of the US funding freeze on healthcare workers and people living with HIV in Zimbabwe
By Rumbie Gumbie – Researcher The abrupt freeze in U.S. global health funding has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, forcing entire organizations to shut down, leaving many workers unemployed, and putting life-saving HIV treatment programs at risk. Following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, titled Reevaluating and
Read MoreThe investment case for diabetes care for rural Zimbabwean women
By Dr Nyasha Manyeruke The Zimbabwean healthcare system is currently battling a strategic funding gap towards the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes (World Health Organisation, 2020). Any increase in national budgetary allocation towards addressing this growing public health threat, must take into consideration the existent intersectional endemicity of communicable diseases, El-nino drought,
Read MoreIn 2025, Lets Unite In Tackling Gender-Based Violence and Child Marriages In Zimbabwe
By Edinah Masiyiwa During the final weeks of 2024, two events made me think deeply about gender-based violence and what more we can do in 2025 to address it. The first was a film screening organized by the British Embassy titled India’s Daughter. The film tells the story of Jyoti Singh, a 23-year-old medical student
Read More2025 Budget Should Prioritise Post Abortion Care
By Edinah Masiyiwa As the country undergoes the budgeting process for the year 2025, it is time for the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Welfare to prioritise women’s access to maternal health services. The focus especially should be put on comprehensive abortion care guidelines as it greatly contributes to a reduction of maternal mortality.
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Experts Warn of Funeral Scams: How to Avoid Them
By Own Correspondent As funerals grow increasingly expensive, with attended services in Australia averaging $8,745 and larger events reaching up to $15,000, it’s become more important than ever for Australian families to protect themselves from being ripped off. Not only do the exorbitant costs of a funeral warrant extra scrutiny and care, but falling prey
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