By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Zimbabwe’s robust immunisation programme but warned that weaknesses in disease surveillance reporting threaten to undermine progress in public health. Speaking at the 2nd Zimbabwe Joint External Evaluation in Harare, WHO immunisation and surveillance expert Dr William
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa Government has pledged to expand its health workforce and accelerate digital transformation in healthcare as part of its drive towards universal health coverage by 2030. Speaking at the High-Level Health Development Partners Coordination Forum in Harare, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora
By Shalom Shawurwa Health and Child Care Minister, Dr Douglas Mombeshora has warned that private health facilities could be shut down if they fail to submit data on mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B. Addressing the National Validation Committee (NVC) meeting for the Triple
By Elia Ntali The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reiterated that Mpox — formerly known as monkeypox — remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), as the virus continues to resurface in both endemic and non-endemic countries. Although Zimbabwe has no confirmed Mpox cases at
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The Harare City Council is set to begin a major transformation of Mabvuku healthcare system by converting the existing polyclinic into full-fledged 24-hour district hospital that can handle emergencies and minor surgical procedures. In an interview after touring Mabvuku Poly Clinic with Health
Health leaders from across the continent are convening in Harare for the 4th Annual Regional National Public Health Institutes (NPHI) Meeting amid renewed calls for Africa to take charge of its health destiny and strengthen systems in the face of emerging global challenges. Held under the
By Takudzwa Tondoya The Government has officially launched its national Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines aimed at strengthening public health systems reaffirming the government’s commitment to protecting citizens from both current and emerging disease threats. Speaking on behalf of Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, Permanent
When Shupikai Komba gave birth to her son, the land around her village in Gokwe North was parched and cracked, the skies withholding rain for far too long. The sun bore down unrelentingly, and hunger had become a quiet but constant companion in her household.
The government has reassured the nation on the current state of HIV treatment and response in the country, following social media allegations claiming shortages of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and disturbing reports of extortion by healthcare workers, particularly in Chiredzi. In a press conference earlier today, Dr.
The government has confirmed a significant surge in malaria cases and deaths, prompting serious concerns in Zimbabwe. Recent statistics reveal a rapidly escalating health crisis, with cases nearly tripling compared to last year. According to a press statement released on May 7, 2025, by the Ministry
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