Proposed health reforms signal welcome direction for Zimbabwe
The proposed cap on private hospital approval letter fees is also significant, as it targets unnecessary administrative costs that ultimately filter down to patients.
By Johannes Marisa
May. 15, 2026
Patients bear the brunt of nurses’ strike
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that an emergency meeting took place on Monday between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission.
By Problem Masau and Margaret Lubinda
Apr. 24, 2026
State agents swoop on hospitals amid strike
Zina called for a three-day nationwide demonstration, citing poor salaries and deteriorating working conditions. The job action is expected to end today.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 22, 2026
Nurses protest absurd salary review
“Payday only brings stress and headache. As much as we are helping others, we should also be helped. This demonstration is our last option,” she said.
Nurses announce three-day protest
Nurses say repeated engagements with their employer have yielded no meaningful results, leaving them with little option but to escalate.
By Donald Nyandoro
Apr. 20, 2026
Salary ‘insult’ forces strike
The development has pushed them to issue a fresh strike notice, with industrial action set to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 16, 2026
Parirenyatwa nurses protest over low pay
The nurses demonstrated within the hospital premises, singing and dancing, while some sat outside in the sun.
By Lesley Kufandada
Apr. 15, 2026
Disgruntled nurses give notice to strike
NURSES say they will go on a three-day strike in April if their demands are not met.
By Tafadzwa Musiniwa
Mar. 28, 2026
Govt, nurses must find common ground — before patients pay the price
The human resource remains the most valuable asset in any organisation and this is even more pronounced in healthcare.
By Johannes Marisa
Mar. 27, 2026
The sungura derby: Strategic retreat or respectful deference?
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By Sindiso Dube
May. 10, 2026
