Clean Water, Safe Births: How Solarised Boreholes Are Transforming Maternal Care in Zimbabwe
Michael Gwarisa in Midlands Province Moments after washing a bucket at Shurugwi District Hospital’s maternity wing, pregnant mother Martha Macheka carefully closes the tap before calling another expectant woman to help her carry the water back to the waiting mothers’ shelter. Just a few years ago, such a simple act would have been impossible. Before
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Zimbabwe Approves Contingency Fund to Strengthen Seasonal Disease Response
Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s Cabinet has approved a Contingency Fund for the Ministry of Health and Child Care to bolster its readiness and response to seasonal disease outbreaks. Speaking to journalists during a Post-Cabinet Media Briefing, Information Minister Dr Soda Zhemu explained that the fund aims to improve the Ministry’s capacity to respond swiftly to emerging
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Zimbabwe Makes History as First African Nation to Launch Parenting Mobile App
Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has become the first African country to roll out a parenting mobile application designed as a one-stop digital resource offering reliable, expert advice on child health, safety and development to families nationwide. The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with UNICEF and with support from the Embassy of Japan in
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Health Minister Dr Mombeshora appoints new boards for NatPharm, HPA, MRCZ and ZNFPC
By Kuda Pembere The Ministry of Health and Child Care on Friday inaugurated new boards for four of its key parastatals, marking the start of fresh mandates for the institutions. The newly appointed boards are for the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ), the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm), the Health Professions Authority (HPA) and the
Read MoreDr Mombeshora Charts Path for Stronger, Fairer Health System
By Kuda Pembere As Zimbabwe transitions into the second phases of the National Development Strategy (NDS2) and the National Health Strategy (NHS2), Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora says the government has identified six priority areas to build a resilient, equitable, and high-performing public health system. Officiating at the Health Ministry’s Strategic Review
Read MoreHealth Services Suffer as Budget Remains Unused
By Kudakwashe Pembere As Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube prepares to present the 2026 National Budget, concerns persist over Zimbabwe’s failure to fully utilise health allocations, despite the Ministry of Health and Child Care consistently receiving less than 15 percent of the national budget. According to the 2025 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review, the Health
Read MoreFunding Cuts Push Zimbabwe to Consider Reusable Circumcision Kits
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is exploring the use of reusable circumcision kits to sustain voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services amid declining international funding and the gradual withdrawal of donor support. VMMC has been a key HIV prevention tool in Zimbabwe, credited with significantly reducing new HIV infections since the program’s launch in 2009. At
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Funding Cuts Push Zimbabwe to Consider Reusable Circumcision Kits
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is exploring the use of reusable circumcision kits to sustain voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services amid declining international funding and the gradual withdrawal of donor support. VMMC has been a key HIV prevention tool in Zimbabwe, credited with significantly reducing new HIV infections since the program’s launch in 2009. At its peak
Read MoreZimbabwe to Prioritise Local Funding in New HIV Strategy
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is set to begin developing its fifth Zimbabwe National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (ZNASP V), which will guide the country’s HIV response from 2026 to 2030. The forthcoming strategy follows the successful implementation of ZNASP IV, which runs until 2025 and has seen major progress in the fight against HIV.
Read MoreZNFPC appoints Machinga as the new CEO
By Columbus Mavhunga Harare: Farai Machinga is the new substantive Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) having been in an acting role for some time. In a statement, ZNFPC said Machinga took the position since the beginning of this month. Mr Machinga is a distinguished public health specialist with
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