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Aid is a crutch, not a cure and Zim must take action

THE sudden withdrawal of United States aid has exposed a harsh reality: Zimbabwe’s health sector stands on the brink of collapse.

By Newsday Sep. 10, 2025

Aid is a crutch, not a cure and Zim must take action

Adapt to aid cut effects: AHFoZ

She was speaking during the just-ended AHFoZ annual stakeholders meeting in Victoria Falls.

By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 6, 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

Health minister sends SOS to private sector

Masvingo clinic ends long walk for healthcare

Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Ezra Chadzamira

By Staff Reporter Aug. 15, 2025

Masvingo clinic ends long walk for healthcare

How Zim could benefit from investing in mental health

In 2021, mental health issues cost the Zimbabwean economy an estimated US$163,6 million — nearly 0,6 % of the country’s gross domestic product.

By Derick Matsengarwodzi Aug. 8, 2025

How Zim could benefit from investing in mental health

Minister lashes out at ‘lazy, rogue’ govt officials

Machakaire made the scathing critique of Zimbabwe’s crumbling healthcare system during a medical equipment handover at Chivhu General Hospital

By Brent Shamu Aug. 7, 2025

Minister lashes out at ‘lazy, rogue’ govt officials

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Trump casualties pop up in Zim hospitals... Zim cancer bills barrel 300%, as US move pushes poor souls to life or death crosswinds

Donald Trump has triggered a humanitarian aftershock thousands of kilometres away — in the wards and waiting rooms of Zimbabwe’s broken healthcare system.

By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa and Julia Ndlela Jul. 25, 2025