Compass Zimbabwe

The National Health Financing Dialogue was a high level platform that brought together regional and national officials from government and civil society to engage on Domestic Resource Mobilisation for Health. In the 2025 National Budget, the Government of Zimbabwe allocated the Ministry of Health and Child Care ZiG28.3 billion (US$785.9 million) which represents 10.2% of the national budget. This falls far short of the Abuja Declaration target of 15% and is not sufficient to address Zimbabwe’s health care service delivery needs.

2024 COMPASS engagements across various platforms with different stakeholders using relevant tactics to achieve the change we want. From public budget literacy, closed door meetings with senior government officials to community meetings for change.

Yet another poorly attended Medical Services Amendment Bill Public Hearing in Bindura. Again, this is a case of last minute venue changes which have been affecting participation and meaningful involvement of the citizens of Zimbabwe during the week long hearings.

Yet another poorly attended Medical Services Bill Amendment Public Hearing in Marondera. Sudden venue changes from Dombotombo to Mbuya neHanda made the situation worse.

COMPASS partners, My Age Zimbabwe and The Advocacy Core Team (ACT) have been advocating for the removal of age restrictions on access to SRH services for young people below 18 years. The Medical Services Bill has provisions for informed consent and the partners are mobilising communities for participation and input.

All set for the Bulawayo urban Medical Services Amendment Bill public hearing at Selbourne Hotel right in the city centre.

Medical Services Amendment Bill Public Hearing led by the Parliament of Zimbabwe takes off in Gwanda amidst poor public turn out. Last minute venue changes have affected the full participation of citizens in this important process.

Lupane State University Medical Services Amendment Bill Public Hearing underway. The hearing took off two hours behind schedule.

Additionally, the university was not prepared for the hearing alleging that the Parliament of Zimbabwe had not confirmed its booking. This also affected public turn out.

The clear poor planning alienated university students who could have provided much needed views on age restrictions an area of huge influence on this demography.

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Strategy Lab - Google Drive

COMPASS Zimbabwe Strategy Lab: 25-27 September 2024. Highbury Lounge, Kadoma.

8 days to go to the Annual Debt Conference. It’s key to note that Zimbabwe’s burden has a huge percentage of arrears.

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PZ's Program Officer, Rufaro Manyanga, shared insights on the strides PZ has made in disseminating up to date HIV Prevention information in tertiary institutions through mentorship of HIV Prevention Champions at the CASPR 2024 Annual Meeting in Lusaka. This mentorship leverages on the peer-to-peer model to identify challenges, offer solutions and create platforms for these youthful voices to be heard at policymaking level.

Great Zimbabwe Campus Radio - taking national budget literacy to the citizens
Great Zimbabwe University Campus Radio