‘Under Fire but Undeterred’ Health Ministry Hits Back at ‘Mischievous’ Social Media Attacks-The Ministry of Health and Child Care has hit back at a wave of social media criticism, describing the attacks on public healthcare system as “unwarranted and mischievous.
This comes as the nation continues to grapple with a strained healthcare system plagued by staff shortages, aging infrastructure, and intermittent drug supplies challenges that have fueled growing public frustration, often expressed on digital platforms.
In a statement, the Ministry expressed concern over what it believes to be a “well-orchestrated effort” aimed at selectively highlighting challenges in the sector while ignoring substantial progress made in recent years especially under resource-constrained conditions.
“While we respect the right of citizens to express their concerns, we call for fair, balanced, and fact-based discourse,” read the statement.
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“We reject narratives that unfairly undermine the tireless efforts of healthcare workers and overlook the major gains being registered across the country.”
Citing progress under the Second Republic, health authorities pointed to infrastructure upgrades at provincial and district hospitals, improved availability of medical equipment, and landmark achievements like open-heart surgeries at Parirenyatwa and the introduction of telemedicine in Gokwe North.
Efforts to enhance maternal and child health, along with expanded training programmes for healthcare workers, were presented as further proof of steady, meaningful advancement.
In its statement, the Ministry called on all stakeholders to embrace collaboration over confrontation in the ongoing effort to build a “resilient, equitable, and responsive healthcare system.”
