Rutendo Mazhindu- Zim Now Reporter
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has dismissed recent online criticisms of Zimbabwe’s public healthcare system as “unwarranted and mischievous attacks,” accusing some social media users of deliberately ignoring progress in the sector.
In a statement, the Ministry said the negative commentary appears to be part of a coordinated effort to amplify challenges while overlooking improvements and ongoing service delivery despite limited resources.
“These comments seem to be well-orchestrated efforts aimed at selectively highlighting challenges within the public healthcare system, while deliberately overlooking the critical services still being provided under resource-constrained conditions—and the significant progress made in recent years,” the Ministry said.
While reaffirming the government’s commitment to free expression, the Ministry urged citizens to ensure public discussions are “fair, balanced, and based on verified facts.”
“The Ministry is open to meaningful dialogue and informed critique; however, we strongly reject narratives that unfairly undermine the tireless efforts of our healthcare professionals,” it said.
The Ministry highlighted several improvements, including: infrastructure upgrades at district and provincial hospitals, enhanced access to essential medical supplies, expanded training programmes for health workers, advancements in maternal and child healthcare and successful open-heart surgeries at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
It also referenced the recent demonstration of telemedicine capabilities in Gokwe North during the 45th Independence Day celebrations, describing it as part of efforts to enhance grassroots healthcare delivery.
The Ministry called for inclusive collaboration across public institutions, civil society, the private sector, and development partners.
“Collaboration, not confrontation, is the path to sustainable progress,” the statement concluded.
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