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Healthcare shake-up threatens 10 000 jobs
AT least 10 000 jobs are in jeopard if government moves ahead with the proposal to bar medical aid societies from owning clinics and hospitals, stakeholders in the sector have warned.
By Vanessa Gonye and Lesley Kufandada
3h ago
Japan pledges US$2m for food security, health systems
THE Japanese government has pledged approximately US$2 million towards strengthening Zimbabwe’s health systems and food security.
By Lesley Kufandada
15h ago
Binga MP slams decades of neglect in health sector
Speaking in an interview, Cumanzala said the ministry’s recent response regarding Binga District Hospital exposed what he described as a lack of commitment
By Nokuxola Mbangeni and Berita Kafesu
Apr. 11, 2026
Gambling addiction crisis among Zim women
Gambling has quietly become a crisis in Zimbabwe. What was once considered a pastime for men has now spread significantly to women
By Zvikomborero Murimbechi
Apr. 10, 2026
Why facing HIV openly can save lives
HIV is not just a personal issue—it is a public health matter.
By Piason Maringwa
Apr. 9, 2026
Ward 6 residents raise alarm over poor school toilet sanitation
Another resident, recounting a youth club’s experience cleaning a nearby school, said the school’s toilets looked as if it had been ages since they were last cleaned.
By Patricia Sibanda
Apr. 9, 2026
Contraceptive push prevents unsafe abortions, maternal deaths
Over 2 million Zimbabwean women accessed modern contraception in 2025, helping to prevent an estimated 815 000 unintended pregnancies and 204 000 unsafe abortions,
By Sharon Zebra
Apr. 8, 2026
Inside Harare’s shadowy aesthetic clinics: Unlicensed procedures raise alarm
However, an investigation by Truth Diggers has shown that most of these procedures are being done by untrained and unregistered personnel.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 5, 2026
Zim to host global AI systems hackathon
The hackathon aims to explore how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to strengthen healthcare systems and ultimately save lives.
By Elsie Nyoni
Apr. 3, 2026
