BREAST CANCER: ZNFPC Mashonaland West province puts girl child at the centre of 2026 campaign
By Ansetus Dongo (ZNFPC Mash West Provincial Marketing and Communications Officer) As Zimbabwe joins the world in commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness month this October, the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) Mashonaland West Province has intensified...
ZNFPC Advocates for Sustainable Menstrual Health Solutions for Young People
By Loraine Mbereko (ZNFPC Marketing and Communication Assistant) For many young people in Zimbabwe, menstruation comes with a monthly struggle that extends beyond the physical changes of their bodies. The cost of sanitary pads, limited access to menstrual health...
International Day of the Girl Child
The theme for commemorating International Day of the Girl Child is, ‘End Child Marriage, Invest in Girls’ Rights.’ The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) calls on all stakeholders to speak up, challenge harmful norms and take action to end child marriages.
World Mental Health Day commemoration
Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) joins the rest of the globe commemorating World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2026 under the theme, ‘Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change’ This day generates an opportunity to meaningfully engage with people with lived experience of mental health conditions and to recognize their knowledge as a vital form of expertise. This year’s campaign calls for their voices to shape the policies, services and decisions that affect their lives.
Spaces for Young People to seek Sexual and Reproductive Health services: When fear becomes a barrier to Health
By Lorraine Mbereko (ZNFPC Communications Assistant) On 2 October, Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC), in partnership with Msasa, UNESCO and the National AIDS Council (NAC) took the Wellness Outreach programme to Harare Polytechnic, where tertiary...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October
During this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated under the theme, ‘Every Story is Unique. Every Journey Matters.’ the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) calls on everyone to make breast health part of everyday conversations. Know your risk, know your body, pay attention to changes and seek medical support early.
International Customer Service Week (5 – 9 October 2026)
Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) joins the world to celebrate International Customer Service Week (5 – 9 October), under the theme, ‘The Extra Mile.’ It’s an important reminder of the value of going further to satisfy our dear customers. ZNFPC remains dedicated to serve and support customers on a daily basis, providing quality integrated Family Planning and Reproductive Health services to all without discrimination. Our aim is to interact with customers, resolve service issues, enhance customer experience and foster relationships, improve credibility and create customer loyalty.
ZNFPC extends Health and Wellness support to staff and community members
By Tracy Mazhura (ZNFPC Marketing and Communications Officer) The Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) on Friday 25 September 2026 convened a Staff and Community Wellness event providing ZNFPC staff and community members with free Family Planning (FP) and...
Young people appreciate youth-friendly health services at Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (2026)
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) exhibition, which took place from 24 – 29 August 2026 in Harare presented an excellent opportunity for the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) to engage with community members and provide essential health services. ZNFPC outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at reaching a broad audience, particularly focusing on adolescents and youth health issues. By actively participating in this significant event, ZNFPC promoted awareness and accessibility of reproductive health services, ultimately contributing to the betterment of public health in Zimbabwe. The Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (ASRH) Department provided dedicated services, connecting with young people of all ages, providing them with age-appropriate, youth-friendly information and education on various topics such an menstrual health, comprehensive sexuality education, parent to child communication, drug and substance abuse and social media use.
