Zimbabwe healthcare crisis

U.S. funding cuts have shut down HIV clinics in Zimbabwe, putting thousands at risk. Parliament is calling for urgent action to secure alternative funding.

The U.S. has suspended foreign aid to Zimbabwe under Trump’s America First agenda, urging the country to fund its own healthcare programs.

Zimbabwe’s critical shortage of cancer treatment facilities leads to widespread fatalities, underscoring a severe healthcare crisis.

Faced with high costs and shortages of essential medicines, many Zimbabweans are crossing into Zambia for more affordable and reliable healthcare, highlighting the critical state of Zimbabwe’s health system.

A critical shortage of medical equipment, like functioning radiotherapy machines, and a concerning rise in patients prioritizing herbal remedies over conventional medicine are creating a healthcare crisis in Zimbabwe. This is delaying cancer diagnosis and treatment, significantly reducing patient survival rates.

Amidst Zimbabwe’s economic turmoil, health professionals abroad grapple with the pull between better opportunities and the healthcare void they’ve left behind.