Medical ‘gag order’ bleeds Zim US$400m annually
Johannes Marisa, president of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe, described the current framework as “punitive”.
By Catherine Murombedzi
Mar. 7, 2026
Health ministry promotes digital parenting App
Chij Chikanda, a public health specialist at the ministry, emphasised the app’s role in modern parenting.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Mar. 6, 2026
Crackdown on false prophets, unlicensed doctors
Baz acting chief executive officer Matthias Chakanyuka expressed concern over a surge in advertisements flighted by individuals falsely claiming healing powers.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Mar. 6, 2026
Zim records surge in infant deaths: Report
Maternal mortality has declined from 652 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births in 2015 to 212 per 100 000 in 2024.
By Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 5, 2026
Stakeholders reject bid to bar medical aid societies from owning hospitals
The proposal was tabled during an all-stakeholder meeting convened by the Health and Child Care ministry on Wednesday.
By Problem Masau
Feb. 27, 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
Health ministry targets 1,5m children in bilharzia immunisation drive
THE Health and Child Care ministry says it is targeting vaccinating nearly 1,5 million children in the ongoing national mass drug administration (MDA) campaign targeting schistosomiasis
By Tatenda Kunaka
Feb. 19, 2026
Government scrambles to fight waterborne diseases
Mombeshora added that part of the funds would support awareness campaigns in selected high-risk communities and provinces.
By Brent Shamu
Feb. 18, 2026
Zim caregivers get help in the form of an app
“Rerai Umntwana is a strong example of how Government leadership, strategic partnerships and digital innovation can come together to deliver results for children.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 13, 2026
