Zimbabwe’s correctional facilities are undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Through a partnership between the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) and the Southern Africa Network of Prisons (SANOP/VSO), capacity building on SADC Minimum Health Standards is reshaping how prison officers and inmates understand and access healthcare. From reduced TB cases and increased HIV testing uptake, to the elimination of stigma and the establishment of cervical cancer screening, this initiative is proving that prison health is community health. Read how training, peer education, and regional collaboration are saving lives — behind bars and beyond.
How SADC Minimum Health Standards Are Improving Lives in Zimbabwe’s Prisons
