All is set for the much-anticipated Cimas @80 Media Awards, which debut tonight in Bulawayo, marking a major milestone in Cimas Health Group’s 80th anniversary celebrations.
Launched in September and supported by the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ), the awards honour the critical role journalists play in advancing health literacy and delivering credible, life-changing health and wellness information.
The awards feature four categories — Healthcare Transformation, Health and Wellness, Excellence in Medical Innovation, and Public Health Awareness — all aligned with this year’s theme: “Celebrating 80 years of transforming lives.”
According to Cimas Health Group, the response from the media has been overwhelming, with 120 entries submitted across the categories.
The submissions reflect growing newsroom interest in health reporting and the media’s commitment to spotlighting issues of national significance.
Tonight’s ceremony will be attended by journalists, media practitioners, and health sector leaders as they celebrate excellence in health reporting.
Cimas Health Group chief executive officer Vuli Ndlovu applauded journalists for their dedication to raising health awareness.
“As we celebrate 80 years of Cimas Medical Aid Society’s service to the nation, we are honoured to recognise journalists who continue to tell powerful, life-changing health stories,” Ndlovu said.
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“The media plays a vital role in shaping a healthier and more informed society. The Cimas @80 Media Awards are our way of celebrating excellence and encouraging continued dedication to ethical, accurate, and impactful health reporting.”
He noted that the ceremony is not only a celebration of journalistic achievement but also a reaffirmation of Cimas’ long-term investment in strengthening ethical, fact-checked health journalism in Zimbabwe.
“As journalists, your pens and microphones serve as instruments of change,” Ndlovu added.
“Through accurate, ethical, and insightful reporting, you help us inspire healthier communities and ensure that health is understood, prioritised, and accessible.”
Cimas' partnership with the media is longstanding.
For the past two years, the organisation has sponsored the Health Reporter of the Year Award at the National Journalism and Media Awards, a commitment that underscores its support for quality health journalism.
As the Cimas @80 Media Awards debut tonight, the event sets the tone for continued collaboration between the health sector and the media — a partnership aimed at building a healthier, well-informed Zimbabwe.
