Health ministry lashes out at Machakaire
in a statement on various social media platforms, the Health and Child Care ministry said the negative remarks were part of a broader pattern of “unwarranted and mischievous attacks”
By Praise Nyamadzawo
May. 7, 2025
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Health sector collapse shocks govt minister…Machakaire pleads for ED intervention
Machakaire’s post on X came a day after Zimbabwe Nurses Association president Enock Dongo highlighted the plight of nurses at the country’s hospitals.
By Sydney Kawadza
May. 6, 2025
Nurses strike illegal: Govt
Nurses at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital recently downed tools protesting deteriorating working conditions, paralysing operations at one of Zimbabwe’s largest referral hospitals.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Mar. 24, 2025
2-week ultimatum for Sally Mugabe hospital bosses
The ultimatum came after protests by nurses on Monday over deteriorating working conditions amid fears they could spread to all the country’s major hospitals.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Vanessa Gonye
Mar. 19, 2025
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Health scare as nurses strike
The nurses at the country’s second-largest referral hospital also flagged lack of water, insufficient medication and inadequate transport.
By Problem Masau
Mar. 18, 2025
Sally Mugabe nurses demonstrate over failing health system, poor working conditions
“We are not just fighting for ourselves; we are fighting for our patients, who are suffering the most.”
By Problem Masau
Mar. 17, 2025
Zim nurses hint at fresh strikes
Over the years, many issues have plagued Parirenyatwa Hospital, for instance. These include lack of medical supplies, equipment, and essential tools.
By Freeman Makopa
Aug. 2, 2024
Health sector cautiously optimistic
This month, Zimbabwe redenominated Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL) balances to ZiG, which is backed by gold reserves.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa
Apr. 26, 2024
Zim nurses seek better conditions abroad but fear for patients at home
For Zimbabweans who saw people like Mafukidze as heroes, their departures are seen as a great loss.
By Al Jazeera
Feb. 11, 2024
