AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNational Health Strategy: Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora launched the 2026–2030 National Health Strategy at Norton Hospital, promising higher domestic funding (to 15% of national expenditure), 32,000 new health worker posts, and internet connectivity for all public facilities by 2030, with the Impilo Electronic Health Record system expanding beyond the current 1,254 sites. Public Health Funding Gap: The minister admitted clinics and hospitals often receive under 50% of operational funds, alongside staff turnover and weak budget use. Xenophobia & Care Access: MSF warned that displaced migrants in South Africa’s anti-migrant violence are struggling to access healthcare, shelter and medication, while Zimbabwe’s returnees are arriving at Beitbridge with psychosocial support, food and temporary shelter but facing major challenges rebuilding at home. Returnee Numbers: South Africa processed over 53,000 foreign nationals for deportation or repatriation since mid-June, with Malawians the majority; Malawi reported 38,000 returns in a month, with deaths linked to illness and lack of medicines during flight. Road Safety & Injuries: An Express Load truck overturned in Zimbabwe after speeding, injuring a wife and child who were taken to hospital. Child Protection: VP Kembo Mohadi launched the National Action Plan for Children IV (2026–2030) and a National Child Online Protection Policy, declaring zero tolerance on child labour.
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