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
Health advocates criticise removal of abortion clause in revamped Medical Bill
It said deleting the clause preserves a status quo of excessive paperwork and delays, effectively rendering constitutional rights meaningless for vulnerable women and girls.
By Vanessa Gonye
Feb. 20, 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
Graduating nurses challenged to adapt to modern medical advances
HEALTH and Child Care deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini has urged graduating nurses to embrace the evolving medicinal landscape and adapt to rapid advancements in healthcare
By Stephen Chadenga
Oct. 29, 2025
Sanctions bleeding health sector: Minister
Kwidini said this during a question-and-answer session in Parliament in response to questions from legislators on the collapse of once-thriving local drug manufacturers.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Oct. 14, 2025
Govt commits to reducing maternal and perinatal deaths
Deputy Health and Child Care minister, Sleiman Kwidini, says the government is committed to reducing maternal and perinatal deaths, saying no woman or child should die from preventable causes.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 25, 2025
Masvingo clinic ends long walk for healthcare
Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Ezra Chadzamira
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 15, 2025
Medical outreach for Chiwundura community
“This mobile clinic is part of the nationwide Presidential Health Emergency Scheme, implemented by Discovery Ambulance Services in collaboration with the government,” Kwidini said
By Stephen Chadenga
Aug. 1, 2025
