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Systemic reforms key to achieving equitable, sustainable universal health coverage: ZADHR

Zimbabwe’s health financing structure includes public allocations, donor funding, and domestic health-targeted taxes.

By Zadhr 2h ago

Systemic reforms key to achieving equitable, sustainable universal health coverage: ZADHR

AHFoZ backs medical aid society regulation

Sanyanga said the facilities were playing an important role in the health sector by providing healthcare services and easing pressure on the country’s health delivery system.

By Vanessa Gonye Mar. 11, 2026

AHFoZ backs medical aid society regulation

Africa’s crossroads between America first and Chinese engagement

On the surface, bilateral health cooperation represents a seemingly laudable response to the daunting burdens facing health systems across Africa.

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Mar. 10, 2026

Africa’s crossroads between America first and Chinese engagement

The mineral bargain: Why Zambia, Zim said no to US conditional health packages

Health, governance and security funding have rarely been neutral; they have been tied to political concessions, economic reforms and access to resources.

By Wellington Muzengeza Mar. 9, 2026

The mineral bargain: Why Zambia, Zim said no to US conditional health packages

Medical ‘gag order’ bleeds Zim US$400m annually

Johannes Marisa, president of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners Association of Zimbabwe, described the current framework as “punitive”.

By Catherine Murombedzi Mar. 7, 2026

Medical ‘gag order’ bleeds Zim US$400m annually

How your chair might be killing you

The humble rugged office chair, often overlooked, is a ticking time bomb for our health.

By Jonah Nyoni Mar. 7, 2026

Health ministry promotes digital parenting App

Chij Chikanda, a public health specialist at the ministry, emphasised the app’s role in modern parenting.

By Nokuxola Mbangeni Mar. 6, 2026

Health ministry promotes digital parenting App

Crackdown on false prophets, unlicensed doctors

Baz acting chief executive officer Matthias Chakanyuka expressed concern over a surge in advertisements flighted by individuals falsely claiming healing powers.

By Tatenda Kunaka Mar. 6, 2026

Crackdown on false prophets, unlicensed doctors

AfDB approves US$9,57m grant to bolster Sadc health security

The funding was approved on Tuesday by the board of directors of the African Development Fund to finance the Resilient Health Systems for Emergency Preparedness Project.

By Business Reporter Mar. 5, 2026