Ministry of Health and Child Care of Zimbabwe

1. Purpose

The overall purpose of the Ministry of Health and Child Care is to promote the health and quality of life of the people of Zimbabwe. In pursuing this, the Ministry of Health and Child Care is committed to:

1.1 Equity

The Ministry of Health and Child Care seeks to achieve equity in Health by targeting resources and programmes to the most vulnerable and needy in our society.

1.2 Primary Health Care

The Primary Health Care approach will be the main strategy for health development.

1.3 Priority Health Issues

Priority Health problems will be identified and resources will be targeted to alleviating those problems.

1.4 Quality Programmes

The Ministry will seek to provide high quality care which is accessible and appropriate.

1.5 Health Promotion Programmes

These will emphasize on Health promotion and disease prevention. In summary the Ministry of Health and Child Care aims:

To keep as many people as possible in good Health in the Community.
To provide appropriate quality services for those needing care in the community.
To provide high quality hospital services at the appropriate level for those requiring that form of treatment and care.