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Revision as of 23:01, 28 February 2024
| Ministry overview | |
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| Formed | 1980 |
| Preceding Ministry | |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Zimbabwe |
| Headquarters | Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Ministry executive | |
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) is the government ministry responsible for health in Zimbabwe. Retired General Constantino Dominic Chiwenga was appointed to head the Ministry in September 2018. On the 7th of July 2020, the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa dismissed Moyo from the office of Cabinet Minister, removing him for "conduct inappropriate for a Government Minister".[1] This was after Moyo had been arrested and charged with three counts of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer, for his alleged participation in a scam that involves tens of millions of dollars.[2] The Permanent Secretary was Dr. Agnes Mahomva, who in 2018 took over from Major General Dr Gerald Gwinji. Dr. Mahomva is now the Chief Coordinator for the national COVID-19 response in the Office of the President and Cabinet.
The Ministry oversees:
List of ministers
| No. | Name | Term start | Term end | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herbert Ushewokunze | 1980 | 1982 | ZANU–PF |
| 2 | Sydney Sekeramayi | 1982 | 1986 | ZANU–PF |
| 3 | Timothy Stamps | 1986 | August 2002 | ZANU–PF |
| 4 | David Parirenyatwa | August 2002 | 13 February 2009 | ZANU–PF |
| 5 | Henry Madzorera | 13 February 2009 | 10 September 2013 | MDC–T |
| 6 | David Parirenyatwa | 10 September 2013 | 10 September 2018 | ZANU–PF |
| 7 | Obadiah Moyo | 10 September 2018 | 7 July 2020 | ZANU–PF |
| 8 | Constantino Chiwenga | 4 August 2020 | 11 September 2023 | ZANU–PF |
| 9 | Douglas Mombeshora[3] | 11 September 2023 | present | ZANU–PF |
References
- ^ "Zimbabwe Health Minister Obediah Moyo sacked amid graft scandal".
- ^ "ZACC arrests health minister | The Herald". Archived from the original on 21 June 2020.
- ^ "The Herald - Breaking news". 14 February 2024. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
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