Sanctions Hit Zimbabwe Health Sector

Deputy Health and Child Care Minister Slayman Kwidini told Parliament that Western sanctions contributed to the collapse of Zimbabwe’s pharmaceutical sector, affecting companies including Datlabs and Caps Pharmaceuticals. He said the government secured alternative international suppliers but noted risks of counterfeit medicines. US authorities maintain sanctions target individuals and institutions linked to human rights abuses or corruption. Proposed US legislation could repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act.