Gender-Based Violence Campaign: Zimbabwe Gender Commission launched a 90-day National Campaign Against Intimate Partner Violence (Oct–Dec 2026), citing 13,838 sexual offences and aggravated domestic violence cases recorded in 2024, with a push for prevention, early warning signs, mental health dialogue, survivor support and accountability. Maternal Health Boost: Nedbank Zimbabwe won the MAZ Nema CSR Award for refurbishing and retooling Edith Oppelman Maternity Clinic in Mbare to strengthen maternal and neonatal care. Breast Cancer Awareness: October Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights WHO’s theme “Every story is unique, every journey matters,” stressing access to early diagnosis and quality treatment, as breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in Zimbabwe. Community Health Access: NRZCPF held its inaugural free medical expo in Bulawayo for pensioners and members, offering consultations, blood pressure and sugar checks, HIV testing, physiotherapy, health education and family planning information. Drug Rehabilitation Support: Angel of Hope Drug Rehabilitation Centre admitted its 10th intake in Mbare, with families bringing in people in severe physical and mental states after prolonged substance abuse. Health Policy & Regulation: In the State of the Nation Address, Government flagged new laws including a National Healthcare Provision Bill, Family Planning Council Bill and Medicines and Allied Substances Control Bill to strengthen service delivery and regulation.