Abuja Declaration - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Abuja Declaration

MPs pledge to strengthen maternal health

LEGISLATORS from 11 African countries have pledged to strengthen investment in maternal and newborn health, committing to push for increased domestic funding, improved access to life-saving

By Lesley Kufandada Mar. 30, 2026

MPs pledge to strengthen maternal health

‘Budget meets benchmark but fails on primary healthcare’

THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has commended the government for meeting the Abuja Declaration target by allocating 15% of the 2026 National Budget to health

By Kirsty Sibanda Dec. 3, 2025

‘Budget meets benchmark but fails on primary healthcare’

Machakaire’s Damascene moment

Public hospitals have become death traps as they lack basic drugs like Paracetamol and sundries such as bandages.

By Newsday May. 6, 2025

National Security Cluster gets bigger budget than ailing health sector

Ncube said ZWL$8,6 trillion had been allocated towards the national security cluster and ZWL6,3 trillion to the Ministry of Health and Childcare.

By Belinda Chiroodza Nov. 30, 2023

National Security Cluster gets bigger budget than ailing health sector

Health Talk: A well-functioning health system needs apt funding

The World Health Organisation put forward six building blocks that constitute the health system and failure of one pillar means a shambolic and a shaky structure.

By Dr Johannes Marisa Nov. 12, 2023

Health Talk: A well-functioning health system needs apt funding

Treasury to review health sector budget share

The allocation falls short of the Abuja Declaration that for African countries to make health milestones, at least 15% of their national budget should be allocated to the health sector.

By Staff Reporter Nov. 12, 2023