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Richard Moyo - Wikipedia

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Richard Moyo
Born	Zimbabwe
Occupation	Politician

Richard Moyo is a Zimbabwean politician and former Minister of Health and Child Care.^[1]^[2] He is the current Provincial Affairs Minister and a member of parliament representing Matabeleland North.^[1] He is a member of ZANU–PF.^[1]

Background

Early life

Richard Moyo was born on October 12, 1960, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He grew up in a family of six children and was raised by his mother, a nurse, after his father's early passing. Moyo completed his primary and secondary education in Bulawayo before pursuing higher education at the University of Zimbabwe.^[2]

Career

Moyo started his career as a medical doctor and worked at several hospitals in Zimbabwe, including Harare Hospital and Parirenyatwa Hospital. He later became a lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe's Medical School and rose to the position of Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.^[2]

In 2013, Moyo entered politics and was appointed Minister of Health and Child Care, a position he held until 2018. During his tenure, he oversaw several major health initiatives, including the expansion of HIV/AIDS treatment programs and the introduction of new vaccines.^[2]

Achievements

Some of Moyo's notable achievements include:^[2]

Improving access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas

Increasing the number of medical professionals in the country

Introducing new health programs, such as the National Cancer Treatment Program

Strengthening partnerships with international organizations, such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF

Other ventures

In addition to his political career, Moyo has also worked as a consultant for several international organizations, including the World Bank and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. He has also served as a board member for several organizations, including the Zimbabwe Medical Council and the Health Professions Authority.^[2]

Awards and honors

Moyo has received several awards for his contributions to healthcare and public service, including the Zimbabwe Medical Association's Lifetime Achievement Award and the African Minister of Health Award for Excellence in Healthcare Leadership.^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Minister of State for Matabeleland North Province Richard Moyo – #Asakhe – CITE". Retrieved 2024-02-21.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Zanu PF will rule for ever: Moyo – #Asakhe – CITE". Retrieved 2024-02-22.

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First Vice-President	Constantino Chiwenga (2017–present)
Second Vice-President	Kembo Mohadi (2017–2021)
Minister of Defence and War Veterans	Constantino Chiwenga (2017–2018) Oppah Muchinguri (2018–present)
Minister of Energy and Power Development	Simon Khaya Moyo (2017–2018) Joram Gumbo (2018–2019) Fortune Chasi (2019–2020) Soda Zhemu (2020–present)
Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry	Oppah Muchinguri (2017–2018) Prisca Mupfumira (2018–2019) Mangaliso Ndlovu (2019–present)
Minister of Finance and Economic Development	Patrick Chinamasa (2017–2018) Mthuli Ncube (2018–present)
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade	Sibusiso Moyo (2017–2021) Frederick Shava (2021–present)
Minister of Health and Child Care	David Parirenyatwa (2017–2018) Obadiah Moyo (2018–2020) Constantino Chiwenga (2020–present)
Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development	Amon Murwira (2017–present)
Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage	Obert Mpofu (2017–2018) Cain Mathema (2018–2019) Kazembe Kazembe (2019–present)
Minister of Industry and Commerce	Michael Bimha (2017–2018) Mangaliso Ndlovu (2018–2019) Sekai Nzenza (2019–present)
Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services	Christopher Mutsvangwa (2017–2018) Monica Mutsvangwa (2018–present)
Minister of Information Communication Technology and Courier Services	Supa Mandiwanzira (2017–2018) Kazembe Kazembe (2018–2019) Jenfan Muswere (2019–present)
Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs	Ziyambi Ziyambi (2017–present)
Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement	Perrance Shiri (2017–2020) Anxious Masuka (2020–present)
Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing	July Moyo (2017–present)
Minister of Mines and Mining Development	Winston Chitando (2017–present)
Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities	Daniel Garwe (2019–present)
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education	Paul Mavima (2017–2019) Cain Mathema (2019–2021) Evelyn Ndlovu (2021–present)
Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare	Petronella Kagonye (2017–2018) Sekai Nzenza (2018–2019) Paul Mavima (2019–present)
Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development	Joram Gumbo (2017–2018) Joel Biggie Matiza (2018–2021) Felix Mhona (2021–present)
Minister of Women's Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development	Sithembiso Nyoni (2017–present)
Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation	Kazembe Kazembe (2017–2018) Kirsty Coventry (2018–present)
Minister without Portfolio	Cain Mathema (2021–present)

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