Health ministry lashes out at Machakaire

in a statement on various social media platforms, the Health and Child Care ministry said the negative remarks were part of a broader pattern of “unwarranted and mischievous attacks”
By Praise Nyamadzawo May. 7, 2025
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Health sector collapse shocks govt minister…Machakaire pleads for ED intervention

Machakaire’s post on X came a day after Zimbabwe Nurses Association president Enock Dongo highlighted the plight of nurses at the country’s hospitals.
By Sydney Kawadza May. 6, 2025

2-week ultimatum for Sally Mugabe hospital bosses

The ultimatum came after protests by nurses on Monday over deteriorating working conditions amid fears they could spread to all the country’s major hospitals.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Vanessa Gonye Mar. 19, 2025
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Health scare as nurses strike

The nurses at the country’s second-largest referral hospital also flagged lack of water, insufficient medication and inadequate transport.
By Problem Masau Mar. 18, 2025

Zim nurses hint at fresh strikes

Over the years, many issues have plagued Parirenyatwa Hospital, for instance. These include lack of medical supplies, equipment, and essential tools.
By Freeman Makopa Aug. 2, 2024

Health sector cautiously optimistic

This month, Zimbabwe redenominated Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL) balances to ZiG, which is backed by gold reserves.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Apr. 26, 2024

Zim nurses seek better conditions abroad but fear for patients at home

For Zimbabweans who saw people like Mafukidze as heroes, their departures are seen as a great loss.
By Al Jazeera Feb. 11, 2024

Health ministry enforces dress code

The ministry said health workers needed to adhere to the dress code as set by the Health Services Board.
By Brent Shamu Dec. 8, 2023

Civil servants scoff at split-bonus payments

They have been demanding a once-off payment of their bonus in both foreign and local currency.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Nov. 24, 2023