Zimbabwe: Proposed Medical Aid Reforms Spark Fears of Healthcare Crisis in Zimbabwe

The proposed overhaul of medical aid regulations in Zimbabwe could lead to rising healthcare costs and reduced access to care. The amendment to Statutory Instrument 330 of 2000 seeks to bar medical aid societies from owning healthcare facilities, which critics argue could destabilize the sector. Less than 10 percent of the population is covered by medical aid, leaving over 13 million people without formal protection.