Sugar tax-fund cancer equipment welcome, but transparency needed
However, while the public can celebrate the progress being made, there remains a pressing need for greater transparency and accountability regarding the procurement process.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
3h ago
Local innovation to curb rising medical costs
Ndlovu said the country’s healthcare challenges should be viewed as an opportunity to innovate and develop practical solutions capable of transforming lives.
By Lesley Kufandada
4h ago
The cost of neglect: A lifetime case study in oral economics
Assuming a conservative replacement cycle of every 10 to 12 years, the patient will require approximately three additional replacements over the subsequent four decades.
By Patience Matambo
4h ago
Ebola alert as Hurungwe activates emergency preparedness
An emergency risk management meeting held in Karoi this week brought together district hospital officials, health teams and stakeholders from several government ministries.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Jun. 3, 2026
NAC-backed mobile clinics rescue vulnerable Bulawayo patients
Acting on the advice, Chipepera visited the mobile clinic when it next arrived in ward 6 — a decision she says changed her husband’s condition significantly.
By Evans Mathanda
Jun. 3, 2026
MCAZ Board tasked to strengthen drug rehabilitation
“The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public health through the regulation of medicines, medical devices and allied health products.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Jun. 2, 2026
Push to ring-fence sugar tax revenue for healthcare
According to Mombeshora, ensuring that the funds remain dedicated to healthcare will allow Government to respond more effectively to growing health challenges.
By Tatenda Kunaka
Jun. 2, 2026
How parents unknowingly push children into risky and unhealthy relationships
Where remarriage occurs, children should not feel emotionally displaced by new partners or step-families. Parents must intentionally reassure them that they still matter and remain loved.
By Chinga Govhati and Sharon Chava
Jun. 1, 2026
Illegal Harare cosmetic clinics shut down
HPA secretary-general Clotilda Chimbwanda confirmed the closures yesterday, saying the exercise was aimed at protecting the public from unsafe and unlawful medical practices.
By Staff Reporter
May. 31, 2026
