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Zimbabwe Sets Ambitious Goal to Boost Modern Contraceptive Use by 2030

May 20, 2025

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The Zimbabwean government has set a strategic target to raise the modern contraceptive prevalence rate (mCPR) among women from the current 48 per cent to 54 per cent as part of its broader initiative to improve reproductive health outcomes across the country.

This announcement was made by Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Sleiman Kwidini, during the reopening ceremony of the newly renovated Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) Mbare Clinic in Harare. The upgraded facility, known for providing integrated and adolescent-friendly health services, is expected to play a vital role in helping achieve this national target.

“As part of our Family Planning 2030 commitment, we are determined to increase the mCPR for all women from 48 per cent to 54 per cent,” said Deputy Minister Kwidini. “This includes ensuring that adolescents and young people have access to accurate, age-appropriate reproductive health information; removing barriers that hinder contraceptive use; and reinforcing the security of contraceptive supplies through enhanced domestic resource mobilisation and greater involvement of the private sector.”

The PSZ Mbare Clinic has been serving the community since 2007 and has become a cornerstone for adolescent reproductive health services. In the last five years alone, the clinic has provided essential support and services to over 30,000 adolescent girls and young women, highlighting its critical role in addressing reproductive health challenges.

The recent renovation and reopening of the clinic not only enhance the facility’s capacity to deliver services but also reflect the government’s sustained commitment to achieving its Family Planning 2030 objectives. By improving infrastructure and expanding access to modern contraceptives, Zimbabwe aims to promote healthier families and empower individuals, particularly women and youth, with greater control over their reproductive choices.