Zimbabwe’s 2021 current health expenditure (CHE) represented 2.79% of the country’s gross domestic product, and the domestic health budget allocation was 5.21% of the total budget, falling short of the 15% Abuja threshold.
The government primarily funds health care through taxes, accounting for 32.74% of CHE, and external sources contribute 45.03%. Out-of-pocket spending represents 10.26% of CHE.
To improve financial risk protection for all, Zimbabwe is exploring health financing reforms such as implementing universal health insurance.
