Treasury Delays Cancer Machines Funding

The Treasury delayed US$27.5 million for cancer machines. Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare and Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have been without equipment for three years. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora told Parliament that procurement contracts are complete, but Treasury has not paid the required deposit. Suppliers plan to install machines within 36 weeks. MPs raised concerns over rising cancer cases, diagnostic shortages, and delayed treatment despite the Sugar Tax, which is intended to fund hospital equipment.