Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Zimbabwe Network for Health - Europe Zimbabwe Network for Health ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://zimhealth.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Vision, Values, & Voices: Recapping Our 2026 AGM & BBQ](https://zimhealth.org/vision-values-and-voices-recapping-our-agm-2026-social-event/) - Explore the AGM recap: gains in maternal health, HIV targets, and a refreshed fundraising strategy to expand future impact. - [ZimHealth Annual Fundraising Gala 2025 - A Reflection](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-annual-fundraising-gala-2025-a-reflection/) - GEMMA BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN! When Gemma took the stage at the ZimHealth Gala, we witnessed pure musical excellence! From the first note to the final song, the energy was absolutely electric! The crowd was singing and dancing along, completely mesmerize and most importantly: asking for MORE. From the moment guests arrived, the venue was - [Join Us for the ZimHealth 2025 Gala – A Night to Make a Difference](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-europe-2025-gala-event/) - ZimHealth Europe invites you to support our cause on the 27th of September 2025 as we host our annual fundraising gala in Geneva, Switzerland. Featuring the international phenomenon that is Gemma Griffiths & the multi-talented Dereck Mpofu, ZimHealth promises you a Zimbabwean extravaganza. Visit Eventbrite today! Beyond an evening of fundraising for a good cause - [Evaluation of ZimHealth's Mount Selinda Mission Hospital Project](https://zimhealth.org/evaluation-of-zimhealths-mount-selinda-mission-hospital-project/) - Almost a year after receiving a request for support from Mount Selinda Mission Hospital, the Zimbabwe Network for Health looks back at the impact this project has had on the institution and local community. The project which was launched in March 2024 and is set to run through March 2025, aims to equip the local - [Evaluation of ZimHealth’s Mabvuku Polyclinic Expansion Project](https://zimhealth.org/evaluation-of-zimhealths-mabvuku-polyclinic-expansion/) - In early 2012 Mabvuku Polyclinic sent a request for support to ZimHealth launching what would be our largest project to date lasting for over four years and with a total partner budget of USD 1.6 million. This report, authored by Gamuchirai Gwaza aims to evaluate the impact of the ZimHealth Mabvuku project. The research and - [Closing Off The Year: 2023 In Retrospect](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-annual-report-2022/) - ZimHealth held its AGM in the summer of 2023. During this meeting, the General Assembly met to receive the annual reports from the Executive Committee. - [Zimhealth donates $50,000 worth of Oxygen equipment to Mission and Government Hospitals](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-donates-50000-worth-of-oxygen-eqpt/) - Over the course of several months donations have come in from member, our partners in Switzerland and globally. Through this generous help we have been able to supply over US$50,000 worth of material and equipment to five provinces in Zimbabwe. - [ZimHealth Europe Holds Fruitful Meeting with Vice President & Minister of Health](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-europe-holds-fruitful-meeting-with-vice-president-minister-of-health/) - In a significant stride towards fostering collaboration, ZimHealth Europe, a Geneva-based non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting public health, earlier this year held a meeting with The Honourable Constantine Chiwenga, the Vice President of Zimbabwe and, at the time, Minister of Health. The meeting, facilitated by the Permanent Mission of Zimbabwe to the United Nations in - [ZimHealth Europe 2023 AGM & Social Event](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-europe-2023-agm-social-event/) - On Saturday the 8th of July 2023, ZimHealth Europe will hold its Annual General Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. As a member, friend and supporter of ZimHealth, you are cordially invited to attend. The meeting will be followed by a Social Event with music, food and a cash bar for you to socialise with the Zimbabwe - [ZimHealth Covid19 Appeal](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-covid19-appeal/) - The Zimbabwe Network for Health (ZimHealth), a non-profit organization bringing together Zimbabweans and friends around the world, joins the Zimbabwean family at home and abroad in the fight against the growing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of people around the world are facing the threat of COVID-19, with healthcare workers in particular playing a - [Appel aux dons pour combattre l'épidémie COVID-19](https://zimhealth.org/appel-aux-dons-pour-combattre-lepidemie-covid-19/) - A présent, l'association ZimHealth milite auprès de la diaspora et envers nos partenaires dans le monde entier pour soutenir les institutions de santé publique et les ressources essentielles pour combattre la pandémie COVID-19 au Zimbabwe. En effet, des millions de personnes à travers le monde font face à la menace COVID-19 ; le personnel soignant - [Ann Brechin & Ginny raise $400 for ZimHealth maternity care projects](https://zimhealth.org/ann-brechin-ginny-raise-400-for-zimhealth-maternity-care-projects/) - Our supporters take many shapes and forms but this is the first time we have had a canine supporter join ZimHealth's drive for quality health for all! Read on to discover how Anne Brechin and her Jack Russell have supported ZimHealth through these uncertain times. It has been rather a frustrating period during lockdown for - [ZimHealth Covid-19 Campaign: Donation of Sanitisers and Hand Soap](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-covid-19-campaign-donation-of-sanitisers-and-handsoap/) - Following many requests from several health facilities countrywide and the generous support of our members and donors Zimhealth has procured some hand sanitisers and hand soap from a local manufacturer, Cooper Zimbabwe at a cost of US$5,000. This is part of our ongoing campaign to support vulnerable institutions in Zimbabwe as they face the Covid-19 pandemic. - [Summary of the ZimHealth 2020 Annual General Meeting](https://zimhealth.org/summary-of-the-zimhealth-2020-agm/) - Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Annual General Meeting of ZimHealth had to be hastily re-arranged via an online link. Despite the novel technical challenges, it was pleasing that 23 members and friends of ZimHealth provided insight and input. Chairman’s Report The outgoing Chairman Mr Ngonidzashe Hove outlined the many activities of our association in - [Zimhealth 2020 Online Annual General Meeting](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-2020-online-annual-general-meeting/) - When: Sat 21 Mar 2020 15:00 – 17:30 (CET) Join Microsoft Teams Meeting On the date and at the time indicated, please click the link above to join the ZimHealth 2020 Annual General Meeting. Please note that if you are using a mobile phone you might need to download the Android or iOS Microsoft Team - [2020 AGM Postponement](https://zimhealth.org/2020-agm-postponement/) - In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation in Greater Geneva and out of an abundance of caution, we have come to the difficult decision to postpone ZimHealth's 11th Annual General Meeting which had been planned for this coming Saturday, the 14th of March 2020. We sincerely apologise if this news comes as an inconvenience or a - [ZimHealth Annual Fundraising Gala 2019](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-annual-fundraising-gala-2019/) - ZimHealth Europe invites you to support our cause on the 14th of September 2019 as ZimHealth hosts its annual fundraising gala in Versoix, Switzerland. Featuring the sensational Afro-fusion group, Mokoomba, ZimHealth promises a Zimbabwean music and cultural extravaganza, all for a good cause. For tickets, please call Anesu(+41 78 729 61 02), Louise (+41 79 447 78 96) - [ZimHealth Response to Cyclone Idai](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-response-to-cyclone-idai/) - The Zimbabwe Network for Health joins the Zimbabwean family at home and abroad in mourning the tragedy that has befallen the countries of Madagascar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi in the wake of Cyclone Idai, one of the worst cyclones recorded on the African continent. As of today, almost 800 people have lost their lives, hundreds - [ZimHealth Europe AGM Announcement 2019](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-agm-announcement-2019/) - Notice is hereby given that the 11th Annual General Meeting of ZimHealth will be held on Saturday the 6th of April 2019 in Geneva. The AGM is open to all members, subscribers and friends of ZimHealth. Venue: Webster University, Route de Collex 15, 1293, Bellevue, Geneva, Switzerland Time: 14:00 - 17:00 Members, subscribers and friends - [ZimHealth New Year Message & AGM Announcement 2018](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-new-year-2018/) - For Zimbabweans at home and in the diaspora, 2017 was a particularly momentous year of change. ZimHealth-Europe will shortly begin plans for a happy 10th anniversary celebration of our association's establishment in 2009. Pour les Zimbabwéens du pays et de la diaspora, 2017 a été une année de changement particulièrement importante. Notre association ZimHealth-Europe - [ZimHealth Annual Fundraising Gala 2017](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-annual-fundraising-gala-2017/) - ZimHealth Europe invites you to support our cause on the 20th of October 2017 as ZimHealth hosts its annual fundraising gala in Geneva, Switzerland. Featuring the Musical Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi & the Black Spirits & the Poet Laureate Albert Nyathi, ZimHealth promises a Zimbabwean music and cultural extravaganza, all for a good cause. For tickets, please - [Welcome Baby Elton](https://zimhealth.org/welcomes-baby-elton/) - On Friday 7 May 2017, Baby Elton was delivered by Caesarian section at the brand new Mabvuku Danny Makuto memorial operating theatre. The successful operation took place with the in house team of surgeons, supervised by experienced Parirenyatwa Hospital operating theatre staff. Baby Elton made local newspaper headlines and many people commented favourably in - [ZimHealth Annual General Meeting 2017](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-annual-general-meeting-2017/) - ZimHealth Europe, held its Annual General Meeting at Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland on the 25th of March this year. Attendance at the AGM was pleasing. Some 40 members and friends were present. ZimHealth Europe, a tenu son assemblée générale annuelle à l'Université Webster à Genève, en Suisse, le 25 mars de cette année. Présents, - [ZimHealth nominated for Zimbabwe Achievers Award 2017](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-nominated-for-zimbabwe-achievers-award-2017/) - [ZimHealth Annual Fundraising Gala - 17 November 2016](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-annual-fundraising-gala-17-november-2016/) - ZimHealth promised you a night to remember and oh what a night it was. This years’ ZimHealth fundraising gala was more than just an event: it was a celebration of Zimbabwean culture and music, a powerful reminder of the universality that binds us and a tribute to the arts. For 2016 ZimHealth took over the - [Oliver Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits](https://zimhealth.org/oliver-mtukudzi-and-the-black-spirits/) - Zimhealth brings you a night of cultural celebration featuring Zimbabwe's 'world music' legend and guitarist: Oliver Mtukudzi and The Black Spirits supported by Vimbai Zimuto. Thursday 17 November 2016, 19:00 - 22:00 at: Uptown Geneva - Business & Arts Center, 2 Rue de la Servette, 1201 Geneva. Tickets: Sfr. 65 and Sfr. 85 (front seats) - [Mabvuku Poly Clinic Expansion](https://zimhealth.org/mabvuku-poly-clinic-expansion/) - [Annual Geneva- Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Event- 30th August 2016](https://zimhealth.org/annual-geneva-southern-africa-development-community-sadc-event-30th-august-2016/) - In his address to the assembled guests, H.E. Ambassador Palai, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Botswana to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva said, “We the people of SADC have come together for our annual SADC Day get together in Geneva to renew our commitment to continue to work - [Mabvuku Polyclinic in Harare](https://zimhealth.org/mabvuku-polyclinic-in-harare/) - Project Date: Short Description: Located east of Harare, Mabvuku Polyclinic offers a wide range of outpatient health-care services plus maternal and child health services that include deliveries, immunisations and family planning. Mabvuku Polyclinic sent a list of requirements to ZimHealth, details of which can be viewed in the clinic profile and on the procurements list - [Monomatapa Clinic in Gweru](https://zimhealth.org/monomatapa-clinic-in-gweru/) - Project Date: Project Description: In the face of increasing demands for health services at Monomatapa Clinic in Gweru, ZimHealth received a list of requests for clinical items, commodities and equipment. Details of the items procured by ZimHealth for Monomatapa Clinic can be viewed on our website; more information about the Clinic will be included when - [ZimHealth Gala Fundraising Event!](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-gala-fundraising-event/) - ZimHealth Gala Fundraising Event - Saturday, September 28, 2013! Inviting all Zimbabweans and supporters of ZimHealth to a gala fundraising event, a fabulous evening of live Zimbabwean music, fashion, African art and crafts, Zimbabwean food … and dancing! The event will star a live performance by Kudzai Sevenzo and her back-up group. Also featuring the - [The Zimbabwean Diaspora has a role to play in the health sector](https://zimhealth.org/the-zimbabwean-diaspora-has-a-role-to-play-in-the-health-sector/) - Dr Gwinji: the Zimbabwean Diaspora has a role to play in the health sector Dr Gerald Gwinji, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare in Zimbabwe, tells ZimHealth that the Diaspora can help to solve problems in the country’s health sector. Dr Gwinji was interviewed by ZimHealth’s publicity team in January 2012 - [ZimHealth Fundraising Gala 2014](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-fundraising-gala-2014/) - Dear Friends We are pleased to invite you to ZimHealth’s gala fundraising event in Geneva on Saturday September 27. Preparations are in full swing for what promises to be a great evening with live music brought to you by Farai of Farai & The Forest Dawn, a fabulous fashion show by Eyélé Ngono Colette of - [A Wonderful Gesture, June 2012 Newsletter](https://zimhealth.org/a-wonderful-gesture-june-2012-newsletter/) - [ZimHealth newsletter - October 2011](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-newsletter-october-2011/) - ZimHealth newsletter October 2011 from Zimbabwe Network For Health - Europe - [ZimHealth newsletter - December 2011](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-newsletter-december-2011/) - ZimHealth Newsletter June 2012 from Zimbabwe Network For Health - Europe - [ZimHealth newsletter - June 2012](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-newsletter-june-2012/) - ZimHealth Newsletter June 2012 from Zimbabwe Network For Health - Europe - [ZimHealth annual fundraising social event](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-annual-fundraising-social-event/) - Calling all Zimbabweans and supporters of ZimHealth: please come to our get-together on this coming Friday, November 9. We have a great auction lined up, including some beautiful sculptures from Zimbabwe and original artworks by Theresa Ryle. The buffet table will be laden with Zimbabwe specialities and the disco is all set to feature the - [Welcome to Zimhealth!](https://zimhealth.org/welcome-to-zimhealth/) - ZimHealth is a non-governmental, non-profit association, registered in Geneva and established by Zimbabweans living in Europe to mobilise financial, material and human resources to support health services in Zimbabwe. Our vision To act as an apolitical, non-partisan network that links Zimbabweans, benefactors and beneficiaries so as to restore quality health services, easily accessible to all, - [We need your help](https://zimhealth.org/making-a-donation-2/) - We are truly grateful for your donation. No amount is too small to make a difference. Thank you. To donate online please click the Donate button and follow the instructions to provide a donation using PayPal or a credit or debit card. To donate directly to our bank account either in Swiss Francs or US - [Become a member ](https://zimhealth.org/membership/) - Different ways to support ZimHealth: Make regular or single donations either via bank transfer or poste. Make a regular or single donations online via Paypal. Support the new ZimHealth Executive Committee by joining any of the various subcommittees. If you want to participate, please contact us at info@zimhealth.org! - [Who we are](https://zimhealth.org/who-we-are/) - Our vision To act as an apolitical, non-partisan network that links Zimbabweans, benefactors and beneficiaries so as to restore quality health services, easily accessible to all, in Zimbabwe. Our objectives Inform, educate and communicate the status and needs of the Zimbabwe public health delivery system to all Zimbabweans in Switzerland and the rest of Europe, - [Donate ](https://zimhealth.org/making-a-donation/) - Make a donation to ZimHealth - [September 2010](https://zimhealth.org/september-2010/) - ZimHealth-Europe Fundraiser from Zimbabwe Network For Health - Europe - [June 2011](https://zimhealth.org/june-2011/) - Meeting a need at Thorngrove infectious diseases hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 2011 Thorngrove infectious diseases hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, has taken delivery of a large consignment of clinical items, hospital linen and ancillary equipment such as an autoclave used for sterilising equipment, four-plate stoves, televisions and food serving carts. Sent to Thorngrove by the - [October 2011](https://zimhealth.org/october-2011/) - *** 2011 ZimHealth Raffle *** Raffle draw on 26 November 2011 As part of the successful October 2011 Fundraising Event, ZimHealth is continuing to sell raffle tickets with a chance to win some fantastic prizes, to help raise funds to contribute towards improving health services in Zimbabwe by equipping maternity hospitals, primary health-care - [December 2010](https://zimhealth.org/december-2010/) - [November 2010](https://zimhealth.org/november-2010/) - Another successful fundraising event in Geneva, Switzerland for the Zimbabwe Network for Health On 2 October 2010 Zimbabweans in the Diaspora in Switzerland and committed supporters to the cause came together again at the Holy Trinity Church Hall in Geneva to express their support and display their generosity. ZimHealth-Europe is pleased to report that - [April 2010](https://zimhealth.org/april-2010/) - Zimbabwean youths step in to make a difference ZimHealth-Europe is pleased to report on the achievement of a fellow Zimbabwean, Arjuna Sivakumaran, who bravely raised a staggering 2,095 Swiss francs in support of ZimHealth-Europe by successfully running a half-marathon race in Edinburgh in March 2010. Arjuna finished in an impressive 8th position driven by his - [March 2010](https://zimhealth.org/1659/) - ZimHealth-Europe delivers two more health-facility consignments to Zimbabwe Second consignment to the Edith Opperman Maternity Hospital The Mbare Polyclinic in Harare received a second consignment of clinical and other commodities worth about US$ 14,775.20, making a total donation to Mbare Edith Opperman Maternity Hospital to date of over US$ 27,752. This second consignment, drawn from - [January 2010](https://zimhealth.org/january-2010/) - Zimbabwe Network for Health Field Visit to Zim Health Project Sites December 2009-January 2010 Shiva Murugasampillay & Elizabeth Mason 1. Mbare Poly Clinic, Harare City, December 14th and 17th 1.1 People met at City Health Department, Rowan Martin Building and Mbare Polycinic: Dr. S. Mungofa: Director of Health Services Dr. Chonzi, Deputy Director of Health - [October 2009](https://zimhealth.org/october-2009/) - A successful fundraising event in Geneva, Switzerland for the Zimbabwe Network for Health On 3 October 2009 Zimbabweans in the Diaspora in Switzerland and committed supporters to the cause came together at the Holy Trinity Church Hall in Geneva to express their support and display their generosity which has helped to augment the procurement of - [August 2009](https://zimhealth.org/august-2009/) - Zimbabweans in Diaspora mobilize to contribute towards the rehabilitation of the health facilities in Zimbabwe View Pictures Here Mbare Polyclinic in Harare received over US$12,000 worth of bedding and equipment for its maternity services. The care for pregnant women and new born babies will be significantly improved with this consignment, which has been sponsored by - [July 2009](https://zimhealth.org/july-2009/) - ZimHealth Receives The Support of Geneva Authorities for Mbare Project Having just received the good news of the safe arrival of our first consignment for Mbare clinic, ZimHealth has received a very welcome and important donation of funds from Geneva City. This pledge of 15’000 Swiss francs will allow us to send a further consignment - [January 2009](https://zimhealth.org/january-2009/) - ZimHealth members meet with an eminent politician in Switzerland to introduce the association and explore avenues for resource mobilisation On the 22nd of January, ZimHealth executive committee members, namely, Shiva Murugasampillay, Francis Ndowa and Alisdair Menzies had a meeting with Liliane Maury Pasquier, in Geneva. Liliane Maury Pasquier is a well-respected Swiss Senator and Midwife, - [Zimbabwe Network For Health](https://zimhealth.org/zimhealth-home/) - The Zimbabwe Network for Health (ZimHealth) seeks to raise funds to procure and distribute medicines, diagnostics, vaccines and other commodities to contribute to the rehabilitation of the health facilities in Zimbabwe. In the last decade Zimbabwe witnessed considerable declines in the delivery of both primary health care services and tertiary services at its referral hospitals. ## Pages - [Home](https://zimhealth.org/) - ZimHealth Annual Fundraising Gala - A Reflection Join Us for the ZimHealth 2025 Gala Evaluation of ZimHealth's Mount Selinda Mission Hospital Project Evaluation of ZimHealth's Mabvuku Polyclinic Expansion Project ZimHealth is a non-governmental, non-profit association, registered in Geneva and established by Zimbabweans living in Europe to mobilise financial, material and human resources to support health - [Annual Reports](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/annual-reports/) - ZimHealth's Annual Reports presents the work carried out by the organisation to support and sustain public health delivery service in Zimbabwe. As we build relationships with communities all over the world both Zimbabweans and friends of Zimbabwe, we invite you to take a moment to read about our work in public health and the quest - [Our Work](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/) - The Beneficiaries The Zimbabwe health system is based on a primary health care system distributed in rural and urban settings with referral polyclinics and hospitals at the district, provincial and central levels. This system is further complemented by a network of private clinics, surgeries and hospitals mainly in the major towns and cities for those - [Thank You](https://zimhealth.org/making-a-donation/donation-received/thank-you/) - Thank You! You are Awesome. Seriously. - [Making a Donation](https://zimhealth.org/making-a-donation/) - Please click the Donate button and follow the instructions to provide a donation using PayPal or a credit or debit card. For donations by non-PayPal account holders: Click the "Donate" button. At the top of page, enter your donation in US Dollars and click the "Update Total" button. Next enter your information as prompted and - [Contact Us](https://zimhealth.org/contact-us/) - Offices of ZimHealth The operational physical address of the association continue to be maintained without overhead operational costs in keeping in line with organizational principle and values to keep administrative cost minimal: C/O Rutendo KUWANA Chemin des Palettes 29, 11212 Grand Lancy, Geneva - Switzerland For more information on how you can help or make - [Who we are](https://zimhealth.org/who-we-are/) - ZimHealth is a non-governmental, non-profit association, registered in Geneva and established by Zimbabweans living in Europe to mobilise financial, material and human resources to support health services in Zimbabwe. ZimHealth is administered by an Executive Committee of volunteers and pays neither administrative nor operating costs. All donations received go towards the procurement of clinical, surgical - [News and Events](https://zimhealth.org/news/) - Vision, Values, & Voices: Recapping Our 2026 AGM & BBQ July 20, 2026 36 Village Health Workers trained, 24 community outreach programmes reaching over 38,000 people across 30 villages, an increase of 600% in antenatal care bookings during our flagship project period and 100% of the essential equipment delivered and in use to improve emergency - [Our Projects](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/) - Take a look at our most recent projects below, or browse the map to see all our projects. Evaluation of ZimHealth’s Mount Selinda Mission Hospital Project November 7, 2024 Almost a year after receiving a request for support from Mount Selinda Mission Hospital, the Zimbabwe Network for Health looks back at the impact this project - [Donate Cart](https://zimhealth.org/donate-cart/) - [donate_cart] - [Donate Checkout](https://zimhealth.org/donate-checkout/) - [donate_checkout] - [Become A Member](https://zimhealth.org/become-a-member/) - 🇬🇧 To become a member of the Zimbabwe Network for Health (ZimHealth), please fill in all the fields in the form and click SUBMIT to send it to us. 🇫🇷 Pour adhérer au réseau zimbabwéen pour l'accès à la santé (ZimHealth), veuillez remplir chacune des cases du formulaire et nous le retourner. Alternatively, you can download this - [Applying for Support](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/applying-for-support/) - Institutions intending to apply for support from ZimHealth will need to fill out the ZimHealth Request For Support Form and submit it to the ZimHealth Secretary General. Before submitting your application request, please ensure you have read and understood the guidelines below. ZIMHEALTH – Guidance for Selection and Submission of Applications for Support of - [How We Work](https://zimhealth.org/who-we-are/how-we-work/) - Leadership, governance and management The association has a volunteer Executive Committee duly elected annually by the ZimHealth Annual General Assembly meeting. The ZimHealth Executive committee shall consist of up to a minimum ten members, from whom the Chairperson, Secretary General and Treasurer are chosen. Support from non-committee members is strongly encouraged to facilitate sharing of - [What We Do](https://zimhealth.org/who-we-are/what-we-do/) - Goal The goal of ZimHealth is to rehabilitate, support and sustain the public health service delivery in Zimbabwe especially to vulnerable mothers and children Strategic Objectives To inform, educate, communicate and mobilize on the status and the needs of the Zimbabwe public health delivery system to all Zimbabweans in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide To raise - [Strategic Plans](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/strategic-plans/) - [Events](https://zimhealth.org/events/) - [Projects](https://zimhealth.org/projects/) - Our focus is on urban polyclinics, which form the backbone of primary health care for most Zimbabweans. We also target health care for mothers and babies from some of Zimbabwe’s most disadvantaged communities. The total value of medical equipment and supplies we have sent to Zimbabwe from 2009 to date is now past US1m!! - [Our people](https://zimhealth.org/who-we-are/executive-committee/) - The Executive Committee in Europe: Chairperson: Shiva Muragasampillay Deputy Chairperson: Vonai Muyambo Secretary-General: Erica Kufa Treasurer: Clarence Siziba Deputy Treasurer: Batsirai Majuru Resource Mobilization Officer: Rutendo Kuwana Publicity Officer: Victoria Chabarika Other Executive Committee members: Louise Daniels, Martha Chikowore, Ngonidzashe Hove, Anne Sikanda, Elizabeth Mason, Stella Langley-Lochner, Mordreck Chibi, Samson Katikiti - [Rimuka clinics - Kadoma](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/rimuka-clinics/) - The Rimuka group of clinics offers services at two sites in Kadoma’s Rimuka Township. Services include general outpatient care, HIV counselling and testing, opportunistic infections and ART services, and a range of services at a maternity centre which is the town’s only public maternity clinic. ZimHealth has received a list of requested commodities from the - [Why donate](https://zimhealth.org/news/why-donate/) - Why donate? According to the World Health Organization, in order to achieve its Millennium Development Goals, Zimbabwe needs at least 250 doctors, nurses and midwives per 100,000 population. In the current situation, this equates to more than doubling the present numbers of health staff. The health-system infrastructure in Zimbabwe is in a state of severe - [ZimHealth Statutes](https://zimhealth.org/who-we-are/zimhealth-statutes/) - Constitution of the Zimbabwe Network for Health-Europe (ZimHealth) Zimbabwe Network for Health-Europe Code of Conduct - [Gallery](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/) - January 2012 - Thorngrove Hospital 2012 January 2012 - Handover of equipment to Thorngrove Hopsital in Bulawayo. January 2012 - Masvingo Clinic January 2012 - Equipment donated to Masvingo Rujeko Clinic by ZimHealth. October 2011 - ZimHealth 2011 Fundraiser October 2011 - ZimHealth-Europe held its third annual fundraising event at the Holy Trinity - [Project Archive](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/) - The following projects were started before 2012. It is ZimHealth policy to maintain regular contact with representatives from these medical centres in order to ensure that needs are being met and that the equipment donated has proved to be adequate and remains properly maintained. Mbare Polyclinic Pelandaba Clinic Thorngrove Hospital Sakubva Clinic Harare Maternity Hospital - [Health in Zimbabwe](https://zimhealth.org/news/health-in-zimbabwe/) - In Zimbabwe, the public health system is the largest provider of health-care services, complemented by Mission hospitals and health care delivered by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In recent years, economic decline and political instability have led to a reduction in health-care budgets, affecting provision at all levels. In the past five years, the country’s poorest have - [2010 Progress Report](https://zimhealth.org/2010-update-report/) - ZimHealth-Europe 2010 Progress Report You can download the 2010 Progress Report here - [Annual Fundraiser 2013](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/annual-fundraiser-2013/) - [nggallery id=28] - [Annual Fundraiser 2012](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/annual-fundraiser-2012/) - [nggallery id=27] - [Masvingo Clinics](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/masvingo-clinics/) - The Masvingo Health Department has a Curative Section which has two primary health-care clinics (Rujeko and Runyararo clinics) and one polyclinic (Mucheke Mazoredze). ZimHealth will be working to procure commodities for all three clinics. ZimHealth has received a list of requested commodities for Rujeko Clinic, Runyararo Clinic and Mucheke Mazoredze Polyclinic which can be viewed - [Sakubva Clinic](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/sakubva-clinic/) - Sakubva Polyclinic, in Mutare, is one of the busiest clinics in the suburb of Sakubva. ZimHealth will be procuring clinic commodities as requested in the list shown under clinic profile. More details of this project as it is commenced will be added to this page as soon as they are available. Sakubva Clinic - Profile - [Thorngrove Hospital](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/thorngrove-hospital/) - Thorngrove Hospital is an infectious diseases hospital in Bulawayo. ZimHealth will be procuring hospital commodities as requested in the list shown under clinic profile. More details of this project as it is commenced will be added to this page as soon as they are available. Thorngrove Hospital - Profile and request to ZimHealth Thorngrove hospital - [Pelandaba Clinic](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/pelandaba-clinic/) - Pelandaba clinic - Profile and request to ZimHealth Pelandaba clinic - Procurement list. December 2009 visit report March 2010 visit report Mobilizing urgent support towards improving quality of and access to maternity and primary health care at Pelandaba Clinic, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Overall objective To reduce deaths and ill-health associated with pregnancy and childbirth that - [Harare Maternity Hospital](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/harare-maternity-hospital/) - Harare Maternity Hospital, which is part of the largest referral hospital in the country, Harare Central Hospital, is located in the suburb of Southerton in Harare. It is the largest referral maternity unit in the country. Harare Maternity Hospital caters mostly for low income patients, but it has had a severe shortage of equipment and - [Phakama Clinic - Gwanda](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/phakama-clinic-gwanda/) - Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Phakama Clinic serves the urban population of Gwanda, most of whom are unemployed or are low-wage earners. In addition, it offers services, both outpatient and maternity, to large numbers of people who come to Gwanda from outlying districts. ZimHealth has procured commodities for Phakama Clinic as - [Nyamhunga Clinic - Kariba](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/nyamhunga-clinic-kariba/) - Nyamhunga is a high density suburb of Kariba, a town in the province of Mashonaland West on Zimbabwe’s north eastern border with Zambia. An isolated enclave bounded by Lake Kariba, the Zambezi river and a wilderness and safari area rich in wildlife, Kariba is endeavouring to strengthen primary health-care services offered in the Nyamhunga Township. - [Monomatapa Clinic - Gweru](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/monomatapa-clinic-gweru/) - In the face of increasing demands for health services at Monomatapa Clinic in Gweru, ZimHealth received a list of requests for clinical items, commodities and equipment. Details of the items procured by ZimHealth for Monomatapa Clinic can be viewed on our website; more information about the Clinic will be included when it becomes available. Monomatapa - [Mabvuku Polyclinic - Harare](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/mabvuku-polyclinic-harare/) - Located east of Harare, Mabvuku Polyclinic offers a wide range of outpatient health-care services plus maternal and child health services that include deliveries, immunisations and family planning. Mabvuku Polyclinic sent a list of requirements to ZimHealth, details of which can be viewed in the clinic profile and on the procurements list on our website. Mabvuku - [Mkoba Polyclinic](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/mkoba-polyclinic/) - Mkoba Polyclinic, situated in the high density area of Mkoba, Gweru, is the largest of the health facilities run by Gweru City Council. The Polyclinic offers various primary health-care services and the demand for health services at Mkoba Polyclinic continues to increase. ZimHealth has received a list of requested commodities from Mkoba Polyclinic which can - [Mbare Polyclinic](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/project-archive/mbare-polyclinic/) - Mbare Polyclinic - Profile and request to ZimHealth Mbare Polyclinic - Procurement list Mbare Polyclinic - September 2009 Visit Report Mbare Polyclinic - April 2010 Visit Report Mobilizing urgent support towards improving quality of and access to maternity and primary health care at Mbare Polyclinic, Harare, Zimbabwe Overall objective To reduce deaths and ill-health associated - [Thorngrove Hospital 2012](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/thorngrove-hospital-2012/) - [nggallery id=25] - [Mbare Polyclinic April '10 Visit](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/mbare-polyclinic-visit-april-2010/) - [nggallery id=12] - [Sakubva Polyclinic 2011 Visit](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/sakubva-polyclinic-2011-visit/) - [nggallery id=17] - [October 2011 Fundraiser](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/october-2011-fundraiser-3/) - [nggallery id=23] - [Masvingo Clinic 2012](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/masvingo-clinic/) - [nggallery id=24] - [Handover of equipment - Mbare](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/mbare-clinic/) - [nggallery id=2] - [Mbare Polyclinic Visit](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/mbare-polyclinic-visit/) - [nggallery id=6] - [Mbare Polyclinic Jan '10 Visit](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/mbare-polyclinic-second-consignment/) - [nggallery id=8] - [Handover at Pelandaba](https://zimhealth.org/our-work/our-projects/gallery/handover-at-pelandaba/) - [nggallery id=10] - [Thank You, Donation Received](https://zimhealth.org/making-a-donation/donation-received/) - ZimHealth would like to thank you for your generous donation. Your contribution will go towards one of the ZimHealth projects listed on our Projects page. The ZimHealth website will keep you up-to-date with the progress being made. If you would like to become a member of ZimHealth and receive regular updates by email please visit ## Our Team - [Bongani Ncube-Zikhali](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/bongani-ncube-zikhali/) - Bongani was born in Zimbabwe and has been a member of ZimHealth since 2015, serving as the Publicity and Communications Chair. Bongani works as the Software Lead for a French startup in the Greater Geneva area and is a Software Engineer by profession. His passion for technology is only matched by his passion for words - [Dr Isabel Zigomo](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/dr-isabel-zigomo/) - Dr Isabel Zigomo is a qualified GP Anaesthetist with a deep passion for medicine and for providing healthcare services to underserved communities. Born in Malawi, Dr Zigomo grew up in Zimbabwe, where she attended Midlands State University and graduated with a Bachelors (Hons) degree in Biological Sciences. She then proceeded to the University of the - [Zandile Zibwowa](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/zandile-zibwowa/) - Zandile Zibwowa is a pharmacist and public health professional of Zimbabwean nationality, currently based in Geneva, Switzerland and working for the World Health Organisation (WHO) Headquarters. She has been a member of ZimHealth since 2017 and currently is an executive committee member. With seven years previous experience in primary healthcare and district health pharmacy services, - [Victoria Chabarika](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/victoria-chabarika/) - Victoria was born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. She has been a member of the ZimHealth since 2014, and has served in the Publicity and Membership sub-committee focusing on fundraising events and other social efforts. She recently earned a Master’s degree in Adult Education (Learning & Development) with the University of Geneva, Switzerland. She is - [Laurence Bunnett BEng (Hons) CEng MIET FIHEEM](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/3159/) - I am a Chartered Electrical Engineer (Member of Institute of Electrical Technology, IET) and a Fellow of the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management (IHEEM). I have led large infrastructure projects in the United Kingdom, (new 500 bed District General Hospital) and several smaller health facility projects, including Imaging, Outpatients and Accident and Emergency - [Ian A Menzies](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/ian-a-menzies/) - Ian was a founding member of ZimHealth eleven years ago. For several years he has served as Deputy Treasurer and often visited ZimHealth projects in order to liaise and report back to the Executive Committee in Geneva. Ian is a retired educational administrator. After a first Licence ès Lettres degree at Geneva University, followed by - [Irene Chidongo](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/irene-chidongo/) - Irene Chidongo (nee Kamhuka) was born and educated in Zimbabwe. She has recently joined as a member of Zimhealth. Irene is based in the UK and holds a Masters degree in Social Work. Prior to coming the UK Irene worked as a Private Secretary at Chinhoyi University of Technology for 9 nine years. She then - [Ngonidzashe Hove: Chairperson](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/chairperson-shiva-murugasampillay/) - Ngonidzashe has been a member of Zimhealth since its inception in 2009. Worked in the Projects sub-committee for sometime before being elected as Chair of Zimhealth 2018 and re-elected for the second term in 2019. Has a passion for humanitarian work. Ngonidzashe is a retired civil servant and currently works for Webster University Geneva taking - [Batsirai Majuru: Treasurer](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/2602/) - Batsi has been a member of ZimHealth since 2014, and currently serves as Treasurer. Batsi is a public health professional with expertise in water quality and health, and received her PhD from the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom. She works in the Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health unit at the World Health Organization (WHO) - [Rutendo Kuwana: Secretary-General](https://zimhealth.org/our_team/2604/) - Rutendo was born and educated in Zimbabwe. He has been a member of Zimhealth since 2009 and was the Chairman during 2012 to 2015. He is the current Secretary General since 2018. 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