CITY JUGGLES AFFORDABILITY AND QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY IN PROPOSED HEALTH SERVICE TARIFFS

Talent Gore

THE City of Harare says it is balancing affordability and maintaining quality service delivery in its package of proposed tariffs for public health services set to take effect on January 1, next year.

According to the proposed fee schedule, most charges for common services remain unchanged.

The City of Harare says this reflects its commitment to enhance healthcare accessibility.

The city’s health services department falls under Dr Prosper Chonzi.

All fees are payable at the ZiG equivalent of the United States dollar at the official bank rate.

Clinic consultations for adults and children will continue at US$5 and US$3 respectively, for services provided by Registered General Nurses (RGN).

Doctor consultation fees for both adults and children have remained steady, the same with chronic patients’ consultations.

Specialised services like cancer screening (VIAC) and COVID-19 testing remain priced at US$20 and US$10 for rapid testing, ensuring accessibility for preventive health measures.

Clinic fees for both non-Zimbabwean adults and children have remained motionless at US$10 and US$6.

Notably, maternity bookings retain their rates at US$25 for Zimbabweans and US$50 for non-Zimbabweans.

Family health services, including family planning and contraceptive provision, have also retained their 2024 prices.

For example, injectable contraceptives, Depo-Provera and Jadelle insertion procedures remain at US$2 and US$15, respectively.

Hospital and mortuary fees will not change with mortuary charges at US$15 for adults and US$10 for children.

All medical examinations have retained their 2024 prices, the same with ultrasound scans.