Health
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92 Mothers, 957 Babies Lost in 2025 as New Figures Reveal Maternal Health Toll in Matabeleland
Parliament heard that Matabeleland recorded 92 maternal deaths and 957 newborn deaths in 2025 as Government outlined measures to improve…
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Stakeholders Launch Inclusive Service Agreement to Tackle Corruption Risks in Zimbabwe’s Public Healthcare System
Transparency International Zimbabwe has launched the Inclusive Service Agreement, a multi-stakeholder framework aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency, and access to…
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Medicine shortages are a test of Zimbabwe’s health priorities
Access to essential medicines is one of the clearest measures of a functioning health system. While Zimbabwe has established strong…
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Zimbabwe’s Health System Faces Pressure Over Possible Return of Migrants
Zimbabwe's healthcare system could face additional strain if large numbers of migrants return from South Africa, with health experts urging…
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Community Health Workers Anchor Zimbabwe’s Healthcare System, Emakhandeni–Luveve MP Bajila Calls for Support
Community healthcare workers remain central to Zimbabwe’s health system, with Emakhandeni–Luveve MP Discent Bajila calling for greater support following an…
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Activist Calls for Increased Domestic Investment in HIV Response
HIV activist and PATA Youth Advisory Coordinator Phakamani Moyo is calling for increased domestic investment in Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, warning…
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Bulawayo Marks Rare Disease, Wheelchair and Birth Defects Days With Call for Greater Inclusion
Wheelchairs were donated and calls made for greater disability inclusion as Bulawayo marked Rare Disease Day, International Wheelchair Day and…
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Maternal Deaths Over Blood Shortages ‘Unacceptable,’ Says Minister
Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora says maternal deaths linked to blood shortages are “very unacceptable,” as Zimbabwe’s maternal mortality ratio remains…
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Govt Confirms ‘Small’ Blood Fee in Public Hospitals
Zimbabwe’s Health Minister confirms a “small fee” was introduced for blood in public hospitals after Government accumulated arrears to the…
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Early Cancer Screening Critical in Zimbabwe, Advocate Says
“Cancer survivor Barbara Nyathi is urging Zimbabweans to prioritise early screening, highlighting that timely detection can save lives and reduce…
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