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Zimbabwe's proposed overhaul of medical aid regulations has sparked fierce debate, with industry players warning that the changes could trigger rising healthcare costs, reduced access, and the collapse of private medical cover for thousands of citizens. At the centre of the dispute is a proposed amendment to Statutory Instrument 330 of 2000, which seeks to

The Trump administration on Friday called for cutting discretionary health spending by about 26 percent in fiscal 2026 and slashing medical research, public health and support service programs. The White House’s “skinny budget” request, released by the Office of Management and Budget, seeks $93.8 billion for the Department of Health and Human Services, or a

Nominated MP Sabina Chege has proposed a policy requiring civil servants, state officials, and public officers to seek treatment exclusively in public health facilities. On Wednesday, she tabled a notice of motion in Parliament advocating for the implementation of this directive as part of the broader Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative. “I would like to