Zim’s health delivery system weak: WHO
In the African region, the latest UHC index is 46 out of a possible 100 meaning that only 46% of the health needs of the population of the region are being met with good quality services. The global average is 68%, and Africa’s score has improved from 24% in 2000.
Striking nurses summoned
In 2018, Vice-President and Health minister Constantino Chiwenga fired thousands of nurses who went on strike to demand higher salaries, in a hardline response by the country’s leadership to growing labour unrest.
Health workers’ grievances should be urgently addressed
The Alma Ata Declaration of September 1978 expressed the need for urgent action by all governments, all health and development workers and the world community to protect and promote the health of all people.
Salary talks deadlock … as doctors, nurses endorse strike
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions said: “The employer requested time to consult their principals on the workers’ proposals and to properly interrogate the altered position brought about by the workers.”
Ziyambi defends Health Bill
The Health Services Amendment Bill is now at the second reading stage in the National Assembly.
Meet Zimbabwe’s first multi-talented blade runner
Mafira says he is inspired by South African Paralympic gold medallist Arnu Fourie and American long jump star Trenten Merrill.
Meet Zimbabwe’s first multi-talented blade runner
Mafira says he is inspired by South African Paralympic gold medallist Arnu Fourie and American long jump star Trenten Merrill.
