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Zimbabwe Network for Health - Europe (ZimHealth-Europe)

Help us help ourselves as Zimbabweans. Help us to serve.

Non-profit organisation seeking to raise funds to procure and distribute medicines, diagnostics, vaccines and other commodities to help rehabilitate the health facilities in Zimbabwe. Born from a simple conversation in the diaspora, ZimHealth Europe has united Zimbabweans, both abroad and living in Zimbabwe, with friends of Zimbabwe to raise almost 1 million USD to rehabilitate, refurbish and support the ailing healthcare system of Zimbabwe.

04/08/2026

Week 2 of our 2025 Annual Report Spotlight — and we’re tackling something many shy away from: money.

How is ZimHealth funded? Where do our resources come from? What happens when fundraising falls short?

In 2025 we didn’t secure new major donor funding. That’s the reality of global health fundraising—unpredictable, competitive, and slow.

Here’s what we did instead:
✓ We developed targeted proposals for two new initiatives
✓ We deepened engagement with global health networks
✓ We positioned partnerships for future funding
✓ Work in partner facilities carried on

Global health fundraising is a marathon; every year lays groundwork for sustainable partnerships. 2025 set us up well for 2026.

As Rutendo Kuwana, Chairperson of ZimHealth Europe, said at our 2026 AGM: “We must build on 2025’s momentum, strengthen collaborations, and mobilise the resources to grow our impact. We call on all stakeholders—current and potential—to join us. This progress is only the beginning; the real work lies ahead, and we must do it together.”

We share this because transparency means showing the full picture—wins and challenges.

Read the full 2025 financial report: https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/annual-reports/

28/07/2026

First in our 2025 Annual Report Spotlight series:

Over the past year we partnered with Mt Selinda’s leadership and the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) Geneva, who contributed CHF 5,000. Together with hospital staff, community leaders and Village Health Workers, we listened to what would truly strengthen maternal and child health in that community.

We then put in place a focused approach combining, essential medical equipment for the facility. Direct support for community-led outreach (including transport so hospital teams could reach villages). Training for local health workers to sustain progress long-term.

The Impact of This Partnership:
- Antenatal bookings: Increased from 63 to 365 (more mothers accessing early care)
- Perinatal mortality: down to 1%
- 36 Village Health Workers trained at 92% competency
- 24 community programs reaching 38,000 people
- All equipment in use, improving daily care

The Mt Selinda partnership shows how targeted funding, trusted collaboration, and respect for local leadership create lasting results.

Read the full story in our 2025 Annual Report: https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/annual-reports/

21/07/2026

This week we’re kicking off a series looking back on our 2026 Annual General Meeting. We’re starting with something essential: why annual reports matter.

When you back an organization, you’re placing trust in its ability to use your support wisely and deliver the impact it promises.

That trust depends on transparency.

ZimHealth’s annual reports lay everything out:
→ Every project we supported
→ Exactly how resources were spent
→ What changed because of the work
→ The challenges we ran into
→ The lessons we learned

They tell the full story — not just successes, but the effort, setbacks, and ongoing work behind them.

Read the full 2025 ZimHealth Annual Report report here: https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/annual-reports/

We believe in accountability through transparency. What would you like to know about ZimHealth’s work?

14/07/2026

Zimbabwe’s new blueprint for the future of public healthcare is officially here.

The Government of Zimbabwe has launched the National Health Strategy 2026–2030, establishing a bold roadmap built on undeniable progress and clear, localized priorities.

This strategy isn't built on wishful thinking; it is grounded in hard-won victories achieved over the last five years:

* Maternal Mortality: Dropped from 462 to 212 per 100,000 live births (2019–2024).

* HIV & TB: Zimbabwe surpassed the global UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, and TB incidence fell by 13% (2015–2023).

* Infrastructure: 200 brand-new health facilities were constructed between 2021 and 2025.

* Life Expectancy: Now stands at an average of 65 years.

The new five-year strategy turns its attention to the remaining critical gaps in the system priorities that align perfectly with ZimHealth's core strategic intervention areas:

- Protecting the vulnerable: Intensifying efforts to drastically reduce neonatal deaths and eliminate pediatric HIV.

- Supporting the health workforce: Creating 32,000 new clinical posts to strengthen primary healthcare nationwide.

- Modernizing care: Expanding digital health systems and driving toward robust, universal health coverage.

This is Zimbabwe leading its own health future. With the right resources, strong oversight, and global solidarity, the vision is achievable.

ZimHealth remains fully committed to supporting these national strategic priorities. By rehabilitating clinic infrastructure, securing essential medical equipment, and standing behind the local health workforce, we help turn this national vision into a reality for vulnerable mothers and children.

The blueprint is set. Let’s get to work! Stand in solidarity with Zimbabwe's healthcare journey. Click the link to support ZimHealth’s maternal and child health interventions and help us back this national vision: https://zimhealth.org/become-a-member/

07/07/2026

We’re proud to announce a historic win for Zimbabwe’s public health: the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has been awarded Maturity Level 4 by the World Health Organization—the highest global standard for medicines regulation.

Why this matters:
- Safer care for mothers and children: essential medicines, vaccines, and clinical supplies reaching maternity wards and clinics will meet top-tier global safety and quality standards.
- Regional leadership: Zimbabwe is now a trusted regulatory and pharmaceutical hub in Africa.
- Stronger, resilient systems: this recognition boosts investor confidence, supports public health delivery, and validates deep structural reforms in our health sector.

At ZimHealth we focus on restoring and sustaining public health services by supplying clinics with quality essentials. Knowing our regulators operate at the pinnacle of global safety gives us confidence as we serve underserved communities.

This achievement belongs to the experts, healthcare leaders, and regulatory teams working around the clock to protect Zimbabwean lives. Congratulations to MCAZ and the Ministry of Health and Child Care on this monumental milestone!

*Image courtesy of HealthTimes

30/06/2026

On 20 June we met in Geneva for our 2026 Annual General Meeting. As we review 2025 and plan ahead, we want to share the real gains, threats, and why our work matters.

Progress is tangible: maternal mortality fell from 651 to 212 deaths per 100,000 live births (a 67% decline since 2015), institutional deliveries are 84%, and Zimbabwe met UNAIDS treatment targets. These are major achievements.

Public health remains underfunded: (10.2% of the national budget vs. the 15% Abuja target). Cuts hit the most vulnerable first, and climate-driven outbreaks, health-worker emigration, aging facilities, and rising neonatal mortality threaten those gains.

That’s why partnership matters. ZimHealth steps in when international support is uncertain. We work with Zimbabwean health authorities to keep mothers and children accessing quality care despite strain.

What we’ve done: over the past year we’ve supported facilities with equipment, infrastructure upgrades, training, and sustained relationships — and we track every project, dollar, and outcome to ensure accountability.

Looking ahead: Zimbabwe’s reduction in maternal deaths is a global achievement that needs continued support. Health workers and communities deserve long-term partners, not quick fixes. When international funding wobbles, diaspora solidarity must be consistent.

All our 2025 interventions, financial decisions, and field results are open for review: https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/annual-reports/

Together, we protect hard-won gains and rebuild what fragility threatens.

23/06/2026

World Blood Donor Day was on June 14, but the need for safe blood is constant. If you’ve ever donated, you know something most people don’t: the quiet certainty that you might have helped save a stranger’s life.

This year’s theme, "One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.", captures what plays out every day in Zimbabwe’s hospitals — a mother struggling with postpartum bleeding, a newborn needing an urgent transfusion, or a patient facing emergency surgery all depending on what someone chose to give.

Blood donation shouldn’t be an annual gesture alone. If you’re healthy and eligible, make it a regular habit. Your blood donation directly supports the maternal and child health work ZimHealth backs. Put a reminder in your calendar and bring a friend.

Ready to help? Reach out to the National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) or locate your nearest donation centre — don’t wait for an emergency.

20/06/2026

Today's the day. See you soon.

16/06/2026

This Men's Mental Health Week, we're breaking the silence.

If you're a Zimbabwean man whether in the diaspora navigating life far from home, or leading in your community back home there's something you need to hear: the weight you're carrying doesn't have to be carried alone.

Real strength looks like acknowledging when you're overwhelmed. It looks like reaching out when anxiety won't let you sleep. It looks like admitting that grief, stress, or depression isn't something you can just push through it's something you need support with. You're not alone in this and you don't have to be.

Research shows that when men prioritize their mental health, something shifts:
- Fathers become more present with their children
- Partners show up with more patience and connection
- Brothers and friends see it's okay to be vulnerable too
- Communities start healing instead of just surviving

To the men in our network: whether you're working hard to build something meaningful, adjusting to life in a new country, or leading in healthcare delivery—your feelings are valid. Your struggles are real. Your mental health deserves the same attention you give to everything and everyone else.

This week, let's normalize the conversations that save lives.

Check in on a friend/brother. Be honest with someone you trust. Reach out if you're struggling. These aren't signs of weakness—they're acts of courage.

Need support? Talk to a trusted friend, family member, or healthcare provider.

09/06/2026

Our strength at ZimHealth comes from shared dedication, clear accountability, and active volunteerism. We’re excited to invite you to our 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Geneva—and to join us afterward for an evening social!

This is your opportunity to see our strategic blueprint in action, review our impact on public health delivery for vulnerable mothers and children in Zimbabwe, and help shape our next chapter.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
📍 Venue: Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the United Nations
🏠 Address: 27 Chemin William Barbey, 1292 Chambésy-Geneva, Switzerland

📋 The Day’s Schedule
13:30 | Arrival & Welcome: Doors open. Reconnect with fellow members and friends.

14:00 – 16:30 | Annual General Meeting: Operational updates, financial reviews, and strategic planning.

🗳️ Executive Committee Elections: In line with our Constitution, we’ll elect the new ZimHealth Executive Committee. Help choose our leadership—or consider volunteering to serve!

16:30 – 21:30 | Social Event 2026: Network, swap stories, celebrate our impact, and enjoy great company.

Everyone is welcome to attend the AGM, the social event, or both. Bring a friend who cares about strengthening healthcare for vulnerable mothers and children in Zimbabwe.

For more info please contact: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you!

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