Tag: health sector

Gweru Doctor Arrested Over Alleged Mutoriro Use

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By Staff Reporter A 49-year-old medical doctor based in Gweru appeared before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court for possession and alleged use of crystal meth, locally known as mutoriro. Dr. Farikayi Manjeya, a specialist obstetrician and gynaecologist was charged alongside Tafara Chigoya (28), Kudakwashe Godknows Mutata (29), and Tariro Pambwa (35).   Police, according to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), received a tip-off about drug activity at the doctors’ cottages in Gweru, where Dr. Manjeya lives. “On the 9th of November 2025, detectives proceeded to the doctors’ cottages and found the…

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Misappropriation Of Funds Bleed Education, Health Sectors

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GOVERNMENT  has been castigated for diverting resources meant for critical services such as health and education other non-essential sectors at a time the country’s education and health sectors are in the doldrums. By Fadzai Ndangana In the 2021 budget, Treasury allocated ZWL$ 54.7 billion towards the health sector, translating to 13 percent of total budget, 2 percentage points below the Abuja Declaration threshold. Speaking at a virtual Tax Justice and Gender Responsive Public Services Summit this morning, Education Financing Specialist Tapfuma Jongwe said the 2 percent intermediary transfer tax introduced…

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More Misery For Zim Health Workers, As Government Scraps Allowances

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GOVERNMENT through the Health Service Board (HSB) has communicated its intentions to remove unclaimable night duty allowances for healthcare workers, a move that is likely to further dampen morale among healthcare workers. Staff Reporter Responding to the Apex Panel’s request, the HSB Executive Director, Ms Ruth Kaseke said the changes were effective April 1, 2021. It is noted that the Health Sector Bipartite Negotiating Platform meeting of April 7 2020, Apex Panel requested for review of Health Sector Specific Allowances. Please be advised that treasury has affirmed its position, as…

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Health Sector Gets ZWL54.7 Billion In 2021 Budget

Michael Gwarisa

TREASURY has allocated an amount to the tune of ZWL54.7 Billion which is about 13% of the 2021 national budget to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). By Michael Gwarisa Presenting the 2021 National budget, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube said despite the challenging economic environment, the government has over the last two years been providing significant resources to revive the health system in areas such as reproductive, maternal, new-born and adolescent health and nutrition services. The health crisis provides useful lessons for longer-term reforms…

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Gendered Corruption In Health Sector, Women Bear The Brunt

Michael Gwarisa

HEALTH sector corruption has over the years been swept under the carpet and in most cases, citizens tend to turn a blind eye to its existence. By Michael Gwarisa However, evidence gathered by the Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) indicate that health sector corruption  comes in different facets and is an everyday occurrence and affects women the most. Corruption is defined by Transparency International as the “Misuse of entrusted power for private gain.” Corruption in most cases occur when public officials who have been given authority and a goal which further…

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