Nurses’ strike exposes the cost of intransigence
A FEW weeks ago, we warned in this space about the looming catastrophe a nurses’ strike would unleash. That warning was ignored. Today, the consequences are here.
By EDDIE ZVINONZWA
Apr. 24, 2026
Patients bear the brunt of nurses’ strike
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that an emergency meeting took place on Monday between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission.
By Problem Masau and MARGARET LUBINDA
Apr. 24, 2026
Patients bear the brunt of nurses’ strike
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that an emergency meeting took place on Monday between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission.
By Problem Masau and MARGARET LUBINDA
Apr. 24, 2026
Parirenyatwa nurses protest over low pay
However, the nurses declined to engage with the media. When approached for comment, they insisted they were on a tea break.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Apr. 15, 2026
Prevail Group targets August for Parirenyatwa refurbishments completion
Prevail Group said the final phase, focusing on installing these sophisticated systems, is underway to deliver a world-class facility for Zimbabwean mothers and newborns.
By Problem Masau
Feb. 27, 2026
Mpilo gets cancer treatment machine
The machines were procured under the National Development Strategy 2 and funded through the 2024 Sugar Tax on sugary beverages.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 26, 2026
Parirenyatwa makes history with advanced spine surgery
The breakthrough highlights a major step forward for the country’s public health system, offering patients access to advanced spinal care that was previously only available abroad.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Feb. 23, 2026
Cancer machines a welcome step, but health funding imperative
For too long, cancer care in Zimbabwe has been the preserve of a few who could afford it.
By Newsday
Jan. 29, 2026
Editor’s Memo: Fix public health: Lives depend on it
With the patient still in pain, we turned to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, relying on family friends, who are doctors there.
By Opinion
Jan. 9, 2026
