AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDignity in care: Zimbabwe’s Medicines Control Authority (MCAZ) confirmed recall of specific Nifedipine products and batch numbers over quality concerns, urging patients not to panic or stop prescribed treatment without checking the exact batch. Autism support: Acting Health minister Felix Mhona told Parliament Zimbabwe is still building awareness so parents can identify autism early and seek professional help, as MPs pressed for a clearer national framework and support pathways. Gender-based violence: In Khayelitsha, a wheelchair user’s family is seeking justice after an alleged rape in front of her five-year-old son; four suspects were arrested and charged. Child protection in focus: Plan International renewed calls to end child marriage, saying poverty and limited education access keep pushing girls into early unions. Health system strain: A debate on SI 330 of 2000 is heating up, with calls to regulate healthcare without destroying capacity—balancing accountability with protecting clinics and access. Community health outreach: Bulawayo’s Lisa’s Legacy of Light Foundation is supporting vulnerable children through donations and mentorship, including visits to orphanages. Safety and trauma: Police are investigating a fatal shooting at Beitbridge truck stop, while another case involves murders after bodies were found in a burnt hut near Harare.
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