Zimbabwe faces critical shortages of midwives
Government has announced an ambitious drive to strengthen the country's midwifery workforce through expanded training
By Patricia Sibanda
Jun. 11, 2026
New Mpilo cancer machines arrive
Vulindlela Dube, the chief biomedical equipment officer, said the entire installation and quality control process will take approximately three months.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jun. 7, 2026
Zimbabwe joins global call for one million more midwives
“We are committed to increasing our investment in training, fair compensation, and retention of midwives, as outlined in our Health Workforce Strategy and Investment Compact.
By Style Reporter
May. 30, 2026
No joy for Binga as nursing school plans drag
For years, residents have waited for action, but progress has remained painfully slow.
By Musa Makina
May. 8, 2026
Matabeleland health facilities set for upgrade
Health and Child Care depty minister, Sleiman Kwidini, said recent assessments conducted in Matabeleland North and South had exposed infrastructure gaps.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 18, 2026
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MPs gang up against Treasury over sugar tax spending
According to reports, the tax had generated US$30,8 million by November 2024 and an additional US$25,4 million between January and May 2025.
By Sharon Sibindi
Apr. 17, 2026
Mpilo Hospital receives cancer machines
The sugar tax, officially known as the Special Surtax on Sugar Content, was introduced in 2024, targeting sugar-sweetened beverages to fund cancer diagnosis and treatment.
By Patricia Sibanda
Mar. 16, 2026
Senate rejects ‘smuggled’ abortion clause
The Ministry of Health and Child Care distanced itself from the clause, saying it had been inserted without its knowledge.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 19, 2026
Govt prioritises long-serving nurses in verification process
More than 6 000 nurses have paid US$300 each to the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe for verification letters, but many are yet to receive them.
By Problem Masau
Nov. 11, 2025
