Japan pledges US$2m for food security, health systems

THE Japanese government has pledged approximately US$2 million towards strengthening Zimbabwe’s health systems and food security.
By Lesley Kufandada 18h ago

Zim to host global AI systems hackathon

The hackathon aims to explore how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to strengthen healthcare systems and ultimately save lives.
By Elsie Nyoni Apr. 3, 2026

AfDB approves US$9,57m grant to bolster Sadc health security

The funding was approved on Tuesday by the board of directors of the African Development Fund to finance the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project.
By Business Reporter Mar. 5, 2026

Aborted US$367m funding deal leaves health of millions at risk

The collapse of a proposed US$367 million bilateral health agreement between Zimbabwe and the United States this week triggered alarm among medical experts and civil society groups
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Feb. 27, 2026

Parirenyatwa makes history with advanced spine surgery

The breakthrough highlights a major step forward for the country’s public health system, offering patients access to advanced spinal care that was previously only available abroad.  
By Moses Mugugunyeki Feb. 23, 2026

‘Innovation key to transforming healthcare’

During his leadership, Chitungwiza Central Hospital evolved from a general hospital into a Central Teaching Hospital
By Staff Reporter Apr. 6, 2025

A silver lining

Addressing journalists in Harare on Friday, Global Polio Eradication Initiative co-ordinator Sadiq Umar said Zimbabwe had one of the best environmental surveillance systems in Africa.
By Newsday Feb. 27, 2024

Water shortages and schoolgirls’ hygiene

The lack of clean water poses a serious challenge for schoolgirls in effectively managing their menstrual cycles.
By Sinakwinkosi N Mdlongwa Nov. 13, 2023

Editor’s Memo: Fix public health system urgently

But picture this, Nembaware, was ferried to Old Mutare Hospital in a Honda Fit.
By Faith Zaba Sep. 29, 2023