Natpharm's dire state jolts Parliament
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care has announced a series of site visits to National Pharmaceutical Company (Natpharm) depots across the country
By Keith Jeketera
5h ago
Hauna district hospital doubles diagnostic capacity
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has announced a major improvement in diagnostic services at Hauna district hospital in Manicaland
By Vanessa Gonye
May. 6, 2026
SI 330 Threatens Jobs, Investment and Patient Care
Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is already fragile, overstretched and underfunded. Public hospitals face chronic shortages, long waiting times and recurring industrial unrest.
By Gibson Moyo
May. 4, 2026
FIRST Mutual Holdings Limited earmarks US$10m for health services, expansion
Hoto said FMHL remained optimistic about demand growth across its insurance divisions, particularly as it expands lower-cost health insurance products targeted at Zimbabwe’s cash economy.
By Blessed Ndlovu
May. 2, 2026
HIV disclosure, testing vital for strong, informed relationships and marriages
Those who discover they are HIV positive while in a relationship should not hesitate to inform their partners, allowing both parties to make informed decisions.
By Piason Maringwa
May. 1, 2026
Gwanda village health workers receive bicycles
She said each VHW is responsible for approximately 100 households, making it difficult to effectively cover such large areas without proper transport.
By Staff Reporter
May. 1, 2026
Minister in firing line as war vets escalate welfare demands
Waves of cancer, hypertension and diabetes — alongside war-related disabilities — are cutting through the ranks of former fighters at a terrifying pace
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 30, 2026
Medical aid uptake at risk as reforms threaten access to affordable care
ZIMBABWE could see a decline in medical aid uptake if proposed regulatory changes weaken the role of fund-owned healthcare facilities
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 2026
Stakeholders warn of fallout from medical aid reforms, flag discrimination concerns
“Access will shrink as members lose facilities offering care at lower prices,” she said. “It also weakens medical aids’ bargaining power on behalf of contributors.”
By Valentine Maya
Apr. 29, 2026
