Broken Clinics, Broken Promises: The Cost of Delayed Devolution

By Kuda Pembere In Zimbabwe, the issue of healthcare spending remains a thorny one. While much of the attention tends to focus on the Ministry of Health and Child Care, a closer look reveals that local authorities—both urban and rural—are grappling with the immense responsibility of providing basic healthcare services, often without the necessary resources. For years, these local governments have operated municipal clinics and hospitals, working to support national efforts toward achieving Universal Health Coverage. Yet, the journey toward that goal has been hampered by limited and inconsistent financial…

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Zimbabwe Comprehensive Sexuality Education Implementers Can Ride On the Devolution Wave

IN 2013, Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and other development partners under the leadership of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UESCO), initiated a process to develop a regional commitment within the East and Southern Africa region. By Michael Gwarisa In December 2013, the political process to create the commitment was met with success as 20 Member States signed onto the new East and Southern Africa (ESA) Ministerial Commitment. These Governments thus committed themselves to work together for the good of adolescents and young people to deliver comprehensive sexuality…

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