IPEC takes over regulation of medical aid societies

​HARARE — The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is now the sole regulatory and supervisory authority over all medical aid societies (MAS) and medical aid funds in Zimbabwe, stripping the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) of its oversight role.  

​In Circular 37 of 2026 issued on October 5, 2026, IPEC commissionern Grace Muradzikwa announced that following the enactment of the Insurance and Pensions Commission Amendment Act No. 2 of 2026, IPEC now holds exclusive jurisdiction over the sector.

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