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Govt targets 95% of children in measles vaccination drive

HEALTH and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora says the ministry seeks to reach at least 95% of all children in the country during the ongoing measles vaccination campaign

By Nqobizwe Thebe Oct. 9, 2025

Govt targets 95% of children in measles vaccination drive

Sugar tax: Govt fails to buy cancer machines

The deal, valued at approximately US$437.28 million over four years, reportedly did not go through a public tendering process.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Oct. 5, 2025

Sugar tax: Govt fails to buy cancer machines

Govt moves to table National Health Insurance Bill

Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora said the need for predictable health financing was urgent after external donor support cuts.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 16, 2025

Govt moves to table National Health Insurance Bill

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

Zim reduces mother-to-child HIV transmission

ZIMBABWE has reduced the mother-to-child HIV transmission rate to 6,4%, just slightly above the 5% global target for 2026.

By Nqobizwe Thebe Sep. 5, 2025

Zim reduces mother-to-child HIV transmission

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