Rose Katumba

[UNFPA East and Southern Africa @UNFPA_ESARO]

A milestone for #sustainabledevelopment in #ESA. Four governments have stepped up, committing $292M of their own resources to advance the health & rights of women & girls.

The future of reproductive health is being built from within.

#healthsystems #reproductiverights

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

🔴 Happening Now!

The conversation on the future of equitable healthcare financing is underway. 🏥🇿🇼

Stakeholders are gathered to review progress and reflect on the implementation of the Community Health Equity Fund (CHEF) an innovative health-financing model aimed at expanding equitable access to quality healthcare for communities.

The CHEF Review Meeting brings together the @CityofHarare, @UNFPA_Zimbabwe, @ZBForYou, Government, civil society, private sector and other partners to take stock of progress, identify gaps and discuss the way forward for a sustainable and scalable model.

Today’s focus: turning partnerships and innovation into stronger, more equitable health systems for communities.

#CHEF #HealthEquity #UniversalHealthCoverage

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

Are you a young innovator with an idea that can help tackle one of Zimbabwe’s pressing challenges?

The Zimbabwe Youth Innovation HackLab 2026 is NOW OPEN!

We are looking for youth-led innovations in:
🩺 Holistic Youth Health & Well-being
💼 Youth Economic Empowerment
🌱 Green Jobs & Climate Resilience

Three category winners will receive a USD 5,000 seed grant, alongside business development support, pitch coaching and opportunities for national and regional visibility.

You don’t need to have everything figured out. Your idea needs to respond to a real problem, address a root cause and have potential to be built, tested and refined.

📅 Apply: 25 September–20 October 2026
⏰ Deadline: 20 October, 23:59 CAT
🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/59blgNXbBW
#ZimbabweHackLab2026
#YouthInnovation
#YouthEmpowerment

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

🌍🇿🇼 HAPPENING NOW | NEW YORK

Investing in sexual and reproductive health is investing in the future.

The UNGA81 High-Level Side Event on Sustainable Financing for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) is underway in New York.

Zimbabwe’s Minister of Health and Child Care, Hon. Dr Douglas Mombeshora, is delivering remarks on behalf of H.E. President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, sharing Zimbabwe’s experience in mobilising domestic resources and innovative financing to sustain access to essential SRHR services and commodities.

As global financing landscapes shift, the message is clear: sustainable health financing requires country ownership, innovation and strong partnerships.

📍 New York

🇺🇳 #UNGA81 #SRHR #HealthFinancing #Zimbabwe #UNFPA #HealthForAll

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

Zimbabwe is investing over US$250 million to upgrade nationwide hospital infrastructure by 2030, with 30% dedicated entirely to maternal and child health.

Announced at #UNGA81 on behalf of H.E President E.D Mnangagwa by the Minister of @MoHCCZim Dr. D. Mombeshora this investment aims to bridge rural access gaps and ensure the health and dignity of women, children and youth.

#Vision2030 #MaternalHealth #UniversalHealthCoverage #HealthForAll #LeaveNoOneBehind #Zimbabwe

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

Strong partnerships build resilient systems where choice for contraceptives thrives! 🏥💙

An estimated 2,232,000 million women used modern contraceptives in Zimbabwe in 2025 contributing to the prevention of about 815,000 unintended pregnancies, 204,000 unsafe abortions, and 2,250 maternal deaths.

UNFPA flagship programmes - the #HealthResilienceFund 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇮🇪 and the @UNFPA_Supplies - have contributed greatly to this success helping ensure health facilities have adequate family planning supplies nationwide.

@euinzim @UKinZimbabwe @IrlEmbPretoria

#WCD2026 #HealthResilienceFund #UNFPAZimbabwe #Partnerships #MatchFunding

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

A safe, respectful, and inclusive working environment starts with all of us.

#UNFPA 🇿🇼 Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Focal Person Rose Katumba recently shared key insights from the 2025 Global SEAH Survey (Zimbabwe Results). The session reinforced a critical mission: preventing and responding to sexual exploitation and abuse in the workplace.

Together, we are building a stronger culture of safety, dignity, accountability, and zero tolerance.

#PSEA #SafeWorkplace #UNFPAZimbabwe #ZeroTolerance

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

Empowering survivors. Restoring hope. 💜

For survivors of gender-based violence, accessing support should not mean navigating multiple services, locations and costs.

The One-Stop Centre model, supported by @UNFPA_Zimbabwe , brings essential services together under one roof, providing survivors with timely, confidential and holistic care.

Under one roof survivors can access:

🧠 Counselling services 
⚖️ Legal support – helping survivors understand and access their rights.
🏥 Health services – ensuring access to life saving health care

By bringing services closer to survivors, we help reduce the barriers, costs and additional trauma associated with seeking support.

Together, we are working to ensure that no survivor walks the journey to recovery alone. 

Watch video here:

https://t.co/06NEAuuFqF

[Rose Katumba @RoseKatumba24]

@UNFPA_Zimbabwe @UNZimbabwe @munyama1 @UNDPZimbabwe @MirandaTabifor @UNICEFZIMBABWE @UNFPA_ESARO @ZNFPCOfficial @MoHCCZim Well done Team UNFPA

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

🎉 Hearty congratulations to @UNFPA_Zimbabwe Zimbabwe!

We are proud to celebrate UNFPA’s Country Programme Evaluation Abstract, which won 3rd place in recognition of its contribution to evidence-based programming and learning at the #MonitoringEvaluationLearning week.

A well-deserved achievement that highlights the power of evaluation in strengthening programmes and driving better results for women, girls and young people. 👏🏾

Congratulations to the entire team! 💪🏿

#UNFPA #Evaluation #EvidenceToAction #Zimbabwe #MEL

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

📊 Making the case for investing in Family Planning in Zimbabwe…

During MEL Week, Dr. Mpeta from UNFPA together with Mercy Marimirofa from @ZNFPCOfficial highlighting how investment in family planning can deliver wide-ranging benefits - from reducing #maternal & under-five mortality and child stunting to improving #foodsecurity, access to water and sanitation, household incomes and reducing #poverty.

A key takeaway: the need for Zimbabwe to develop a National Population Policy to guide evidence-based planning and respond to the country’s changing #demographic realities.

Investing in #familyplanning is investing in health, prosperity and Zimbabwe’s future. 🇿🇼

#MELWeek #FamilyPlanning #UNFPA #UNFPAZimbabwe #SRHR #DemographicDividend

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

📍📍Day 3 of the #MEL week!

Knowledge management and adaptive learning take center stage at MEL Week.

@UNFPA_Zimbabwe Representative @MirandaTabifor led a compelling session on Future-Proofing Country Programme Documents, detailing how embedding evidence, innovation, and agility into early design creates resilient programming.

As the development landscape shifts, future-ready frameworks must dynamically adapt to emerging contexts while staying firmly anchored in measurable results.

Learning is not just a retrospective exercise, it is about leveraging today's insights to build a more impactfultomorrow.

#MELWeek #KnowledgeManagement #EvidenceBasedProgramming #FutureProofing #ResultsBasedManagement

🇿🇼 🇺🇳

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

📊 From evidence to impact!

UNFPA Zimbabwe is proud to join the Government of Zimbabwe, the @UNZimbabwe and partners for the 2nd annual Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Week under the theme: “Advancing Vision 2030, SDGs and Agenda 2063 Through Public Sector Delivery Transformation of MEL and Data Systems”

This vital platform allows us to reflect, share lessons, and strengthen our collective #MEL systems.

During the week, we will share key insights and best practices from our work—driving knowledge exchange and evidence-based programming to advance the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (#SRHR) agenda.

Together, we are turning evidence into action and action into real, lasting impact for the communities we serve. 🤝

#MELWeek #EvidenceToImpact #SRHR #DeliveringAsOne #Zimbabwe #UNFPA

[UN Zimbabwe @UNZimbabwe]

.#MELWEEK2026 The joint UN presentation on digital transformation for real time decision making brought together 5 agencies @WFP_Zimbabwe @UNICEFZIMBABWE @UNDPZimbabwe and @UNFPA_Zimbabwe whilst @iloharare shared its experiences and lessons learnt through knowledge products.

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

📍The knowledge sharing continues at #MELWeek

Evaluating what works. Strengthening what comes next.

UNFPA Zimbabwe Rep Miranda Tabifor presented findings from the 8th Country Programme Evaluation (2022–2026) under the theme "Evaluating Strategic Lifelines."

This evidence-driven review highlights key successes and lessons learned, directly informing the strategic design of the 9th Government of Zimbabwe/UNFPA Country Programme.

#UNFPAZimbabwe #Zimbabwe #MEL #SRHR #CountryProgrammeEvaluation #SRHR #GenderEquality

[Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council @ZNFPCOfficial]

Highlights from our exhibition at #ZAS2026
We were honoured to welcome ZNFPC Vice Board Chairperson, Mr Saul Chin’anga, to our stands.

During his visit, Mr Chin’anga commended the team for its work in engaging the public & bringing ZNFPC’s services closer to people.

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

Football is more than a game - it is a launchpad for empowerment.

Today, UNFPA Zimbabwe is proud to partner with @online_zifa and the BancABC Roots Impact Leagues to engage U14 and U16 boys and girls on the issues that define their futures.

Through the Legacy Programme, young athletes are gaining vital tools for healthy choices, gender equality, leadership, and protection against gender-based violence (GBV).

Together, we are building safe spaces where every young person can thrive, lead, and realize their full potential.

#YouthEmpowerment #YouthLead #EndGBV #GenderEquality #SafeSpaces #FootballForDevelopment #Zimbabwe

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

📍@UNFPAZimbabwe in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, is holding a fistula repair camp at Chinhoyi Hospital which began on the 17 August.

Obstetric fistula is a preventable childbirth injury that causes severe medical and social challenges, often leaving women isolated and in pain.

To date over 11 cases have been repaired. The camp ends on the 29th of August.

This camp is about more than just surgery; it’s about restoring hope, confidence, and the ability for these women to reclaim their place in their communities. We remain committed to ensuring that every woman and girl has access to the care she needs to live a healthy, dignified life.

If you suffer from the condition you too can be part of the next camp call on toll free number: 08080231 to get help

#EndFistula #RestoringDignity #MaternalHealth #UNFPAZimbabwe #HealthAndDignity #ObstetricFistula

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

At the 2026 Youth Model Parliament, Steady Makunike , representing @UNFPA 🇿🇼Representative Ms. Miranda Tabifor, delivered solidarity remarks highlighting the importance of holistic youth empowerment.

From sexual and reproductive health, mental well-being to economic opportunity, young people must be equipped with the knowledge, rights and resources to lead.

She affirmed UNFPA’s commitment to partnering with the @ParliamentZim , @zimyouthcouncil and @Zimbabwe_Inst to advance youth leadership, accountability and meaningful participation in national development.

#YouthModelParliament #YouthLeadership #YouthEmpowerment

[UNFPA Zimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe]

Today @UNFPA_Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Humanitarian Day.

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand in solidarity with the communities facing crises and honour the courageous humanitarian workers who deliver life-saving aid in the most challenging conditions. 

We must continue to demand action and accountability to protect civilians and those dedicated to helping them. 

It is time for all of us to #ActForHumanity.