Legal expert slams new emergency law as unworkable
The proposed law compels private institutions to admit and stabilise patients with critical emergencies for at least 48 hours, removing upfront payment as a condition for care.
By Donald Nyandoro
Aug. 6, 2026
Saving lives should never bankrupt private hospitals
Government must, therefore, move quickly from legislation to implementation. The first priority should be the establishment of a dedicated National Emergency Healthcare Fund.
By Newsday
Jul. 23, 2026
Govt gazettes Medical Services Act
He added that the legislation also creates a framework for collaboration between public and private healthcare providers during emergencies.
By Staff Reporter
Jul. 8, 2026
Emergency calls overwhelm city’s ambulance services
One of the most notable crashes occurred along Khami Road near Monarch, where a commuter omnibus carrying 17 passengers slammed into a haulage truck.
By Jeffrey Muvundisi
Jun. 26, 2026
Cool heads needed in healthcare bill debate
The debate surrounding the Medical Services Amendment Bill in Zimbabwe has reached a critical flashpoint, characterised more by corporate friction and defensive maneuvering
By Gilmore Muradzikwa
Jun. 10, 2026
Human rights doctors support proposed abortion Bill
The clause addresses termination of pregnancy and related provisions.
By Nyaradzo Chiba
Feb. 13, 2026
Clergy ramps up opposition ahead of Abortion Bill vote
The Catholic Church has in recent weeks mounted a coordinated nationwide campaign urging lawmakers to reject the Bill.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 10, 2026
Beyond 1977: Why Zimbabwe’s reproductive laws must catch up to reality
If a woman decides she cannot carry a pregnancy, why is her decision treated as a public crime rather than a private medical necessity? No one makes this choice lightly.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
Feb. 3, 2026
Drop “abortion clauses” in the Medical Services Amendment Bill
For better context, it is necessary that we briefly explain the process of law making in Zimbabwe.
By catholic Lawyers Association In Zimbabwe
Dec. 21, 2025
