Zimbabwe launches EU-funded National Public Health Institute
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora said the establishment of the institute marked a new era in Zimbabwe’s health system.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Oct. 16, 2025
Sanctions bleeding health sector: Minister
Kwidini said this during a question-and-answer session in Parliament in response to questions from legislators on the collapse of once-thriving local drug manufacturers.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Oct. 14, 2025
Govt targets 95% of children in measles vaccination drive
HEALTH and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora says the ministry seeks to reach at least 95% of all children in the country during the ongoing measles vaccination campaign
By Nqobizwe Thebe
Oct. 9, 2025
Govt commits to reducing maternal and perinatal deaths
Deputy Health and Child Care minister, Sleiman Kwidini, says the government is committed to reducing maternal and perinatal deaths, saying no woman or child should die from preventable causes.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 25, 2025
Why Zim is seeing reduction in maternal mortality rates
Kajokoto is thankful that her situation was managed owing to the dedicated and swift action by medical personnel at Mt Darwin hospital.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 21, 2025
Need for a functional Public Health Advisory Board in Zim
ZIMBABWE faces a myriad of challenges in the health sector and in most cases, the Health and Child Care ministry is blamed for all the ills afflicting the health delivery system.
By Johannes Marisa
Sep. 19, 2025
60% of Zimbos visit n’angas: Minister
Zimbabwe’s health delivery system has been on the decline for decades, while professionals in the sector have thrown in the towel and left to work in other countries.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Sep. 12, 2025
Health minister sends SOS to private sector
HEALTH and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora has called for more collaboration between the government and private players to save the ailing public health sector.
By Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 5, 2025
Parly seeks ban on public smoking
He said the amendment to SI 264 should include high-traffic public areas such as towns, bus termini and markets as prohibited smoking zones.
By Tael Mudzingwa
Aug. 25, 2025
