Editorial Comment: Health crisis: Don’t bury heads in the sand

Machakaire had taken to X after visiting a relative at a public hospital where he said he had been left him “deeply concerned by the conditions I witnessed.”
By The Standard 19h ago

Deputy minister’s Parliament gaffe exposes deeper systemic issues

Kwidini’s comments stand in stark contrast to well-documented challenges in Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.
By Forward Nyanyiwa 19h ago

Health ministry fumes over Machakaire's hospitals outburst

However, the Health ministry did not take his sentiments kindly, describing Machakaire's comments as part of a growing smear campaign.
By Trust Makore May. 6, 2025

US aid freeze: No need to panic, says Health minister

Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora told journalists attending a National Aids Council (NAC) convened workshop in Chinhoyi yesterday.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Apr. 5, 2025

Goromonzi intensifies HIV services

He said NAC has also launched various HIV prevention models to scale up prevention services to communities in the district.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Mar. 28, 2025

Zim needs cancer machines yesterday

Human rights doctors are not asking about the intention to buy cancer machines and other ancillary equipment.
By Newsday Jan. 23, 2025

‘Appreciate implications of Ipec Amendment Bill’

Over the years, the commission had no power over medical aid societies as well as the National Social Security Authority.
By Melody Chikono Jan. 6, 2025

‘Miracle’ Matusadona boy on the mend

The game reserve has about 40 lions and at some point it was famed for having the highest lion population density in Africa.
By Staff Reporter Jan. 5, 2025

Standards for assistive technology

Access to appropriate assistive technology is a human right as enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the National Disability Policy. 
By Deborah Tigere Dec. 20, 2024