CSOs Engage Parliamentarians in Post-Budget Dialogue on Healthcare Financing
By Michael Gwarisa Amidst growing concerns over Zimbabwe’s healthcare funding shortfalls, civil society organizations (CSOs) recently convened a post-budget dialogue with Parliamentary Portfolio Committees on Health, Budget and Finance, Women Affairs, and the Thematic Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The event, hosted by Youth Gate, SAfAIDS, and the Partnership for Social Accountability (PSA) Alliance,
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Calls on 2024 budget to prioritize health sector
The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) held the pre-budget meeting in Harare yesterday where calls were made by different stakeholders for the increase of the 2024 Health budget. By Nthokozo Gudu Hwange Central Legislator, Hon MP Daniel Molokele who is also the Chairman of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health said it was crucial to
Read MoreTreasury fails to fully disburse 2022 Budget Allocation to Ministry of Health
Zimbabwe’s Finance and Economic Development Ministry had by end of September not fully disburse the 2022 National Budget allocation it allocated to the Health and Child Care during the 2022 national budget. By Kuda Pembere This was said by Bulawayo Central Member of Parliament Hon. Nicola Watson who is also the acting chairperson of the
Read MoreZimbabwe Comprehensive Sexuality Education Implementers Can Ride On the Devolution Wave
IN 2013, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other development partners under the leadership of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UESCO), initiated a process to develop a regional commitment within the East and Southern Africa region. By Michael Gwarisa In December 2013, the political process to create the commitment was met with success
Read MoreWoMandla Foundation Spearheads Girls Participation In 2022 National Budget Consultations
WoMandla Foundation, a women led, women serving and women focused organization operating in Zvishavane, Midlands province has embarked on an initiative to have girls and young women participate in pre-budget consultative meetings ahead of the forthcoming 2022 Zimbabwe National Budget presentation. By Michael Gwarisa Through a campaign dubbed the Show Us the Money for Health,
Read MoreRelying On Donor Funding Threatens UHC Attainment in Zimbabwe
COMMUNITY Working Group on Health (CWGH) Executive Director, Mr. Itai Rusike says the current scenario whereby the health sector is heavily reliant on donor funding was unsustainable. By Michael Gwarisa Addressing media training of Health Budgeting reporting, Mr Rusike said the country’s vision of attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC) was hanging by a thread owing
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Warm Climate Could Act In Zim’s Favor In The Face Of Coronavirus
A Chinese doctor in the country says Zimbabweans have nothing to panic given they have a warm climate and clean air on their side in the event that Corona virus strikes. By Kudakwashe Pembere Dr Yuandong Jiang, a cardiologist from the 17th Chinese Cohort in the country said while this no reason to celebrate, Zimbabwe
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Health Ministry Wants ZW$3 Billion in Forthcoming Budget
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has presented its budgetary proposal ahead of the 2020 National Budget presentation by the ministry of finance and economic development later on this year. By Michael Gwarisa Presenting their Budgetary bid during a pre-budget consultative meeting with the Parliamentary portfolio committee on health, ministry of health Director
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HSB Calls For Adequate Health Sector Funding
WITH Parliamentary preparations for the 2019 National Budget heating up, Health Service Board feels the allocation of adequate funding to the Health Sector can alleviate shortage of hospital staff and equipment needed at public health institutions. By Kudakwashe Pembere During an HSB Harare Central Hospital tour on Tuesday, nurses and doctors bemoaned the incommensurate human
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