who we are

Our Organization

ZACH is a Local Non-Profit Faith-Based Organization and is registered under the Revised Private Voluntary Organization Act of 2001. ZACH was founded in 1974 and is the medical arm of all Christian churches in Zimbabwe. ZACH’s operations are conducted on strict ecumenism. The association is accountable to owners, the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), regarding the running of church health institutions namely mission hospitals and clinics.

Through mission health facilities, ZACH provides 68% of health care delivery in rural Zimbabwe and 45% nationally, based on bed capacity.

ZACH represents the link between the Zimbabwe Head of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD), the Ministry of Health and Child Cares (MOHCC), other health providers, donors, government departments, and agencies.

Our Mission

Following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, ZACH adopts the holistic approach to health and healing through encompassing principles of equity, quality, and accessibility. ZACH promotes the highest standard of health care among its members for the benefit of all people in Zimbabwe.

Our Vision

ZACH envisions a healthy society in which all people in Zimbabwe have access to sustainable, high quality, and holistic health care delivery.

Our Mandate

To assist and support member institutions in the provision of quality health care delivery to all Zimbabweans. Especially to the poorest, vulnerable, and marginalized groups in society.

ZACH Membership currently stands at 135 hospitals and clinics. 78 are hospitals. 22 of those hospitals are designated district hospitals and nurse training schools. The rest are clinics, with a total official staff establishment of 1,877. At the ZACH office level, which is a national level only, there are 267 members of staff.