EditorialComment: Matabeleland’s healthcare crisis exposes Zim’s broken promise of universal care
A government that relies heavily on non-state actors to deliver core healthcare risks deepening inequality, particularly for rural and low-income populations.
By Southern Eye
4h ago
Natpharm's dire state jolts Parliament
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care has announced a series of site visits to National Pharmaceutical Company (Natpharm) depots across the country
By Keith Jeketera
10h ago
Hauna district hospital doubles diagnostic capacity
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has announced a major improvement in diagnostic services at Hauna district hospital in Manicaland
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 6, 2026
More than just ‘sons’: It’s time to include daughters in Zim’s success
IT is strange that in 2026, we are still debating gender roles.
By Joyline Chiedza Basira
May. 5, 2026
SI 330 Threatens Jobs, Investment and Patient Care
Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is already fragile, overstretched and underfunded. Public hospitals face chronic shortages, long waiting times and recurring industrial unrest.
By Gibson Moyo
May. 4, 2026
Medical aid uptake at risk as reforms threaten access to affordable care
ZIMBABWE could see a decline in medical aid uptake if proposed regulatory changes weaken the role of fund-owned healthcare facilities
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 2026
Stakeholders warn of fallout from medical aid reforms, flag discrimination concerns
“Access will shrink as members lose facilities offering care at lower prices,” she said. “It also weakens medical aids’ bargaining power on behalf of contributors.”
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 2026
First Mutual backs Musabvunda half marathon
The insurer, through its First Care Health Medical division, has come on board as title sponsor for the 2026 edition.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Apr. 27, 2026
Creating child-friendly homes, schools and care institutions
Teaching children about boundaries equips them to recognise healthy and unhealthy relationships.
By Chinga Govhati and Sharon Chava
Apr. 27, 2026
