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Jobs must serve the nation, not party loyalty

These problems are not caused by a lack of “ideologically correct” workers. They stem from a struggling economy, poor remuneration and years of neglect in the public health system.

By Newsday May. 21, 2026

Reforms could push healthcare services beyond breaking point

Zimbabwe is standing at the edge of a potentially devastating healthcare policy mistake.

By Joseph Moyo May. 15, 2026

Reforms could push healthcare services beyond breaking point

Zimbabwe must finance its own malaria fight

These figures tell the story of a country that had grown comfortable with international partners playing a central role in malaria control.

By Newsday May. 11, 2026

Zimbabwe must finance its own malaria fight

A reform that could hurt more than heal

If Zimbabwe is serious about universal healthcare access, it cannot simultaneously remove one of the few mechanisms currently keeping treatment within reach for ordinary citizens.

By Newsday May. 9, 2026

SI 330 Threatens Jobs, Investment and Patient Care

Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is already fragile, overstretched and underfunded. Public hospitals face chronic shortages, long waiting times and recurring industrial unrest.

By Gibson Moyo May. 4, 2026

SI 330 Threatens Jobs, Investment and Patient Care

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

Nurses’ strike exposes the cost of intransigence

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