Curse of ‘donating’ doctors to rich countries as Zim hospitals crumble

Some estimates say the country must double its staff complement by 2028 if it is to fully cover the demands of a growing population.

Doctors fight silent war with mental health

According to a random survey, doctors have not been spared by mental health challenges which have become a growing concern, amid an economic crisis gripping the nation.
By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 3, 2025

‘Abuja Declaration target remains a pipe dream for Zimbabwe’

 He said the situation means that universal access to health remains beyond reach, until the budgetary bottlenecks have been adequately addressed .
By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 2, 2025

'Domestic health financing essential'

Rusike said the advent of a new Constitution meant that government as the guarantor must commit to health as a human right and mobilise domestic resources .
By Vanessa Gonye Dec. 24, 2024

Kariba cholera cases surge

Zimbabwe had in July this year declared the end of a cholera outbreak that began in February 2023.
By Vanessa Gonye Nov. 13, 2024
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Zimbabwe hospitals fail newborns amid devastating consequences"

A Health and Child Care ministry official confirmed that while maternal deaths have decreased, neonatal deaths are increasing exponentially.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 22, 2024

Fend off diseases before outbreaks: CWGH

The insight was shared by CWGH executive director Itai Rusike, as government began stakeholder engagements to come up with a comprehensive NHI.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Jun. 14, 2024

Zim records renewed surge in malaria deaths

The ministry said it was undertaking several initiatives which included indoor residual spraying to prevent more deaths.
By Gracious Daniel May. 10, 2024

Invest in research to curb malaria, govts urged

Africa accounts for approximately 94% of malaria cases and deaths worldwide.
By Nhau Mangirazi Apr. 30, 2024