Minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora
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Sugar tax funds radiotherapy machine procurement

ZIMBABWE has received the first batch of specialised radiotherapy machines for Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare and Mpilo Central hospital in Bulawayo, funded by the sugar tax.The development follows the introduction of a US$0.01 sugar tax on beverages in January 2024, aimed at financing cancer treatment equipment and enhancing oncology services nationwide.In an interview with the…

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