Rutendo Mazhindu - ZimNow Reporter
Zimbabwe and Ireland are strengthening their commitment to enhancing healthcare in the southern African nation, a renewed partnership underscored during a recent visit by a senior Irish official to Zimbabwe, where they met with their Zimbabwean counterpart.
The Minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, and Ireland’s Minister of State for International Development, Neale Richmond, have reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to strengthening health partnerships during Richmond’s recent visit to Zimbabwe.
The visit saw the commissioning of a state-of-the-art medical waste incinerator at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital and a 450-kilowatt solar system at the National Pharmaceutical Warehouse, signaling a boost in health infrastructure development.
“We are proud to support our friends in Zimbabwe and work with partners from international organizations,” said Minister Richmond. “Today’s announcement is the latest bit of support from the people of Ireland to our friends in Zimbabwe.”
Mombeshora welcomed the support and emphasized Zimbabwe’s drive to increase domestic investment in healthcare. “Ireland’s contribution strengthens our health infrastructure and aligns with our commitment to achieving universal health coverage,” he said.
The Global Fund, a key international partner, has invested more than US$2.3 billion in Zimbabwe’s health sector over the past 20 years.
“We stand with the people of Zimbabwe to celebrate a longstanding partnership in global health,” said Adesola, Chief Financial Officer of the Global Fund.
The partnership has delivered measurable results, including Zimbabwe achieving the 95-95-95 HIV targets and a 20% reduction in tuberculosis incidence.
Since 1980, Ireland has provided over US$250 million in development assistance to Zimbabwe, with continued support pledged, particularly in health system strengthening.
This collaboration underscores the impact of global partnerships in advancing health outcomes and building resilient, inclusive healthcare systems.
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