05/11/2025
Private Doctors to Honour Health Heroes at Inaugural National Awards
By Digital Telegraph Zw
Zimbabwe’s private medical practitioners have launched the inaugural National Medical and Health Excellence Awards (NMHEA), a landmark event aimed at recognising outstanding individuals and organisations in the country’s health sector.
The awards, organised by the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association (MDPPZA) led by Professor Johannes Marisa, will be held on November 28, 2025, at the Newlands Country Club in Harare under the theme “Celebrating Champions in Healthcare Delivery.”
The NMHEA will bring together medical professionals, policymakers, innovators, corporate leaders, and development partners in a ceremony designed to honour excellence, promote ethical standards, and strengthen collaboration within the health sector.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event’s concept launch, Prof Marisa said the initiative was born out of a desire to restore pride, professionalism, and motivation among healthcare providers across the country.
“Our healthcare system has heroes who go the extra mile every day, often unnoticed. This event is about celebrating those who uphold the highest standards of medical excellence and compassion,” he said.
The awards will feature several categories including Practitioner of the Year, Excellence in Patient Care, Community Service, Healthcare Innovation, Public Health Advocacy, and a Lifetime Achievement Award, among others. Media houses, pharmaceutical companies, and medical aid societies will also be recognised for their contributions to healthcare delivery.
The event will be jointly hosted by MDPPZA and Newsday Zimbabwe, with an exhibition and networking session preceding the awards ceremony. According to the organisers, the platform will also encourage dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership building between the medical and corporate sectors.
Sponsorship opportunities have been opened for corporates and institutions, with organisers promising extensive brand visibility through media coverage, online promotion, and post-event exposure lasting up to a year.
Prof Marisa said the NMHEA would become an annual fixture on the national calendar, helping to raise morale within the medical community while encouraging innovation and ethical practice.
“We want to build a culture of excellence that uplifts the image of our profession and inspires confidence in healthcare delivery across Zimbabwe,” he said.
The event is expected to attract wide participation from across the country’s health and business communities, marking a new era of recognition for Zimbabwe’s medical professionals.
