HSC TARGETS ISO CERTIFICATION

Addressing the Health Service Commission (HSC) Heads of departments during the first QMS Management Review meeting, the Acting Secretary to the Commission Mr Angelbert Mbengwa underscored the need to improve and uphold quality standards of operations. The meeting follows concerted efforts in in a journey towards ISO certification including the development and implementation of QMS […]

HSC SCOOPS SILVER AT ZITF 2023

The Health Service Commission scooped the second prize in the Health category at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Prize Giving ceremony. HSC Exhibited under the theme “Embracing innovative solutions for socio economic development”. The Health Service Commission exhibited at the 2023 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair under the theme, “Embracing Innovative Solutions for Socio Economic Development. […]

AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY 2023

Health Service Commission joined the African Union nations and several Zimbabwe Government departments to celebrate the 9th edition of the Africa Public Service Day in Victoria Falls. The 3-day event is running under the theme “African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will require a fit for purpose African Public Administration to Succeed”. The Health Service […]

HOSPITALS RECEIVE AIR AMBULANCE TRAINING

Officials from the Ministry of Health and Child Care have begun receiving user training for the air ambulances that the government bought from Russia. The air ambulances services will come handy in handling serious accident injuries and other medical emergencies.

Zim celebrates International Nurses Year

Zim celebrates International Nurses YearThis year Zimbabwe joined the world in commemorating the International Nurses and Midwives Day in May.In this feature Tryfine Rachel Dzvukutu (TRD) speaks to the Vice Chairperson Health Service Board Professor Auxilia Chideme Munodawafa (Prof ACM)TRD: What is the significance of such commemorations?Prof ACM: This is the day that Nurses from […]

ZIMBABWE RECEIVES AMBULANCES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

ZIMBABWE RECEIVES AMBULANCES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Deputy Minister of Health Dr John Mangwiro (red tie) receives ambulance keys from officials from the Japanese embassy.By Knowledge ChingwechaThe Government of Zimbabwe received medical equipment and ambulances from various stakeholders who include the British embassy, Japan, World Health Organisation, UNICEF, UNFPA, and UNOPS.The event was graced by senior […]

HSC EXHIBITS AT 2022 ZITF

HSB EXHIBITS AT 2022 ZITFThe Health Service Board exhibited at the 2022 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.The 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair ran under the theme, “Rethink, Reimagine, Re-invent value chains for economic development”. The HSB exhibited under the sub-theme ‘Consolidating innovative solutions in health for economic growth’.The Board led […]

HSB COMMITTED TO WORKERS WELFARE

The HSB which is the employer of all health workers in Zimbabwe, came up with a cocktail of measures in its quest to develop its human capital in line with NDS1 and Vision 2030. To discuss these developments, The Health Beat editor Tryfine Dzvukutu (TRD) caught up with Acting Executive Director of the Health Service […]

Improve operational efficiency-Acting ED

Improve operational efficiency-Acting ED By Livingstone Mashange T he Acting Executive Director (ED) Mr Angelbert Mbengwa expressed satisfaction with the progress made by his team to attain ISO Certification. He, however encouraged the secretariat to put into practice skills acquired through ISO training.He said the impact of the training should be reflected by improved operational […]

H.E COMMISSIONS STONERIDGE HEALTH CENTRE

His Excelleency President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa arrives at Stoneridge Health Centre.By Knowledge Chingwecha Government is committed to implementing comprehensive health sector reforms to ensure accessible and affordable health care, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking during the official opening of Stoneridge Medical Centre in Harare south President Emmerson Mnangwgwa said: “I am honoured to officiate […]