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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 11h ago

Sanctions bleeding health sector: Minister

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

Govt commits to reducing maternal and perinatal deaths

Why Zim is seeing reduction in maternal mortality rates

Kajokoto is thankful that her situation was managed owing to the dedicated and swift action by medical personnel at Mt Darwin hospital.

By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 21, 2025

Why Zim is seeing reduction in maternal mortality rates

Need for a functional Public Health Advisory Board in Zim

ZIMBABWE faces a myriad of challenges in the health sector and in most cases, the Health and Child Care ministry is blamed for all the ills afflicting the health delivery system.

By Johannes Marisa Sep. 19, 2025

Need for a functional Public Health Advisory Board in Zim

60% of Zimbos visit n’angas: Minister

Zimbabwe’s health delivery system has been on the decline for decades, while professionals in the sector have thrown in the towel and left to work in other countries.

By Kenneth Nyangani Sep. 12, 2025

Health minister sends SOS to private sector

HEALTH and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora has called for more collaboration between the government and private players to save the ailing public health sector.

By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 5, 2025

Health minister sends SOS to private sector

Parly seeks ban on public smoking

He said the amendment to SI 264 should include high-traffic public areas such as towns, bus termini and markets as prohibited smoking zones.

By Tael Mudzingwa Aug. 25, 2025

Mpilo Hospital receives 10 chemotherapy chairs

Mohadi made the remarks at the handover ceremony of 10 chemotherapy chairs. The chairs were donated to Mpilo Central Hospital by CancerServe, an oncologist organisation.

By Nizbert Moyo Aug. 25, 2025

Mpilo Hospital receives 10 chemotherapy chairs

Injured nurse’s plight exposes govt neglect

Progress Muzuva, who was employed by the Health and Child Care ministry and stationed at Bikita rural hospital in Masvingo, sustained severe injuries while on duty seven years ago

By Staff Reporter Aug. 10, 2025