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
Read MoreTwo Generations, One Battle: Global Fund’s Role in Zimbabwe’s ARV Success
By Michael Gwarisa When Otilia Tasikasni learned she was HIV positive in 1991, she believed her life was over. The diagnosis then was not just a medical statement; it was a countdown. Doctors told her she had only two or three years to live, and every day felt like borrowed time. “At one point, all
Read MoreZimbabwe Faces Fertility Decline as Global Childbearing Crisis Deepens
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe is experiencing a demographic shift in terms of fertility rate, in line with global trends, as more people struggle to achieve their reproductive goals. According to the 2024 State of the World Population (SWP) report by UNFPA, the world is undergoing a fertility crisis where individuals are increasingly unable to have
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