Prominent medical practitioner Johannes Marisa has been appointed country governor for Zimbabwe by the Association of Medical and Health Law Practitioners in Africa (AMHLPA), a continental body focused on advancing health law, ethics and medical governance.
The appointment, effective November 7, 2025, was confirmed in an official communication from AMHLPA president F O Agbo, who cited Marisa’s leadership, expertise and dedication to advancing health and medical law practice.
According to the appointment letter, Marisa will lead the association’s activities in Zimbabwe for a two-year term ending in November 2027, with an option for renewal subject to performance.
As country governor, Marisa will oversee the association’s operations in Zimbabwe, including serving as the head of AMHLPA in Zimbabwe, mobilising medical and legal professionals to join the association, coordinating member activities and meetings, leading fundraising efforts to support programmes, reporting to the regional vice-president on Zimbabwe's activities as well as championing professional development in medical and health law.
The role also includes supporting the association’s broader mandate of strengthening health governance and medical ethical standards across Africa.
AMHLPA emphasised that the appointment is contingent upon adherence to the organisation’s constitution and ethical standards.
“We expect all appointees to act with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity,” Agbo said.
“We look forward to your leadership and dedication in advancing our association’s goals.”
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AMHLPA advocates for improved health systems, ethical medical practice and legal frameworks that protect patients and health professionals across Africa.
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and grateful for the confidence placed in me,” Marisa said.
“Zimbabwe stands to benefit immensely from strengthened health law and ethical governance, and I am committed to working closely with our medical fraternity, policymakers and stakeholders to enhance standards, protect patient rights and promote professional accountability.
“This role presents an opportunity to advance a healthcare system grounded in transparency, integrity and equitable access to quality services for all Zimbabweans.”
Marisa’s appointment is expected to strengthen Zimbabwe’s participation in continental medical governance initiatives.
The medical doctor, who will next month assume the rank of professor, is the president of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association, an inclusive body of medical professionals in private practice in the country, including doctors, dentists, nurses, dental therapists, and laboratory scientists.
