Stakeholders reject bid to bar medical aid societies from owning hospitals
The proposal was tabled during an all-stakeholder meeting convened by the Health and Child Care ministry on Wednesday.
By Problem Masau
Feb. 27, 2026
Senate rejects ‘smuggled’ abortion clause
The Ministry of Health and Child Care distanced itself from the clause, saying it had been inserted without its knowledge.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Feb. 19, 2026
Health ministry targets 1,5m children in bilharzia immunisation drive
THE Health and Child Care ministry says it is targeting vaccinating nearly 1,5 million children in the ongoing national mass drug administration (MDA) campaign targeting schistosomiasis
By Tatenda Kunaka
Feb. 19, 2026
Government scrambles to fight waterborne diseases
Mombeshora added that part of the funds would support awareness campaigns in selected high-risk communities and provinces.
By Brent Shamu
Feb. 18, 2026
Zim caregivers get help in the form of an app
“Rerai Umntwana is a strong example of how Government leadership, strategic partnerships and digital innovation can come together to deliver results for children.
By Staff Reporter
Feb. 13, 2026
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
Feb. 12, 2026
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
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
Incessant rains spark cholera fears
Medical practitioner Johannes Marisa echoed the high-risk assessment, linking it directly to flooding and poor drainage, which contaminate water sources.
By Vanessa Gonye and Gracious Daniel
Jan. 25, 2026
