Zimbabwe recorded 6,177 neonatal deaths and 563 maternal deaths from more than 410,000 deliveries in 2025, with Parliament hearing that birth asphyxia and postpartum haemorrhage remain the leading causes.

The Government is reviewing proposals to increase health-specific, risk and transport allowances for public health workers as part of ongoing negotiations over salaries and working conditions.

HARARE – Private health institutions in Zimbabwe are now legally required to admit and provide emergency treatment to patients with life-threatening medical conditions regardless of their ability to pay, following the gazetting of the Medical Services Amendment Act, 2026.

Zimbabwean authorities have stepped up enforcement against unlabelled alcoholic beverages amid growing concerns over counterfeit products, public health risks, and underage access to alcohol. Police say offenders face prosecution and possible loss of liquor licences.

Zimbabwe is installing new radiotherapy machines, training more radio-oncologists and working towards establishing cancer treatment centres in every province to improve access to specialised healthcare.