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Health ministry allays fears of medicine shortage at Gwanda Hospital

The ministry said the hospital’s renal unit provided vital care for patients with kidney-related illnesses, offering dialysis and other critical interventions free of charge.

By Nizbert Moyo 11h ago

Health ministry allays fears of medicine shortage at Gwanda Hospital

PPPs boost Zim health sector

Solanki said they are also partnering with the government in a number of initiatives.

By Vanessa Gonye Feb. 7, 2026

Constitutional violations on right to speedy trial

Our courts, particularly those dealing with the old constitution, have addressed the aspect of what length of time is considered “reasonable time,” which varies from case to case

By Blessed Mhlanga Feb. 6, 2026

Constitutional violations on right to speedy trial

Govt fast-tracks health insurance after donor funding cuts

GOVERNMENT is fast-tracking the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to safeguard essential health services following recent cuts to global donor funding, Health and Child Care

By Tatenda Kunaka Feb. 6, 2026

Govt fast-tracks health insurance after donor funding cuts

Pesticide safety starts with calibration

Excess spray does not vanish into the field, it settles on skin, enters the lungs and drifts into nearby homes.

By Naboth Mutomba Feb. 5, 2026

Pesticide safety starts with calibration

Malaria death toll rises as cases in Mash West pass 1k mark

The province has seven districts, four of which Kariba, Hurungwe, Makonde, and Sanyati are under control, while Mhondoro Ngezi, Chegutu, and Zvimba remain in the elimination phase.

By Nunurai Jena Feb. 3, 2026

Malaria death toll rises as cases in Mash West pass 1k mark

Reviving Zimbabwe’s, Africa’s food future: Healthy reforms and untapped potential

The Zimbabwe government’s ambitious nutrition reform is most welcome and critical at this juncture, creating a pristine spirit of expectation and transformation within the food industry.

By Tonderayi Matonho Jan. 29, 2026

Reviving Zimbabwe’s, Africa’s food future: Healthy reforms and untapped potential

Zim awaits delivery of cancer machines

THE Health and Child Care ministry has confirmed that two high-energy cancer treatment machines, funded through the sugar tax, are due for delivery to Mpilo Central Hospital and Parirenyatwa Group

By Lesley Kufandada Jan. 28, 2026

Budget not guaranteeing health service: CWGH

The caution comes as Zimbabwe touts compliance with the 2001 Abuja Declaration, which commits African Union member States to allocate a minimum of 15% of national budgets to health.

By Lesley Kufandada Jan. 26, 2026