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First Lady donates bed linen to Mpilo Central Hospital

Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Paul Nyoni received the donation on behalf of her proncipal Judith Ncube.

By Nizbert Moyo Jul. 22, 2026

First Lady donates bed linen to Mpilo Central Hospital

Why youth empowerment is Zimbabwe's best weapon against drug abuse

While law enforcement and rehabilitation programmes have an important role to play, they cannot solve this crisis on their own.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jul. 19, 2026

Why youth empowerment is Zimbabwe's best weapon against drug abuse

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563 die while giving birth

The report has exposed the scale of maternal and neonatal health challenges facing the country despite government efforts to improve healthcare services.

By Sharon Sibindi Jul. 17, 2026

Returning patients cannot fall through the cracks

The Health and Child Care ministry’s decision to deploy health workers at ports of entry and screen more than 100 000 returnees is commendable.

By Newsday Jul. 17, 2026

Returning patients cannot fall through the cracks

National health strategy unveiled

Mombeshora said ensuring the uninterrupted availability of medicines and other essential health commodities would be a key priority over the next five years.

By Staff Reporter Jul. 10, 2026

Save lives first, govt tells private doctors

“In emergency situations where life is at risk, the first duty of the healthcare system is to save life and stabilise the patient,” he said.

By Donald Nyandoro Jun. 27, 2026

Save lives first, govt tells private doctors

Health authorities intensify rollout of "Welcome back package" for ART defaulters

Speaking during a Ministry of Health and Child Care media training programme in Bulawayo, a senior health executive said returning clients would receive

By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 25, 2026

Health authorities intensify rollout of "Welcome back package" for ART defaulters

Free healthcare fails Bulawayo’s senior citizens

Dube noted that many patients leave public hospitals with prescriptions instead of treatment, effectively turning state institutions into “referral points” for private pharmacies.

By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 21, 2026