By Tendai Chisiri
HARARE — The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe today joined the nation in commemorating Workers’ Day, using the occasion to pay tribute to staff and stakeholders for “dedication, resilience, and invaluable contributions” in safeguarding public health.
The Authority said the 2026 commemorations come “at a significant moment” as it marks the final day of the World Health Organization’s Global Benchmarking Tool Maturity Level 4 assessment mission currently underway at MCAZ.
“The assessment process has demonstrated the dedication, teamwork, technical expertise, and commitment of MCAZ staff and stakeholders toward advancing regulatory excellence in Zimbabwe,” the Authority said in a statement.
MCAZ credited its workforce and partners for gains made in strengthening medicines and vaccines regulation, saying these were “a direct result of the unwavering efforts of its workforce and partners who continue to uphold the Authority’s mandate with integrity, accountability, innovation, and professionalism.”
The Authority also used Workers’ Day to reaffirm its “commitment to promoting a safe, supportive, and productive working environment for all employees.”
The WHO GBT Maturity Level 4 is the highest level on the benchmarking tool and confirms that a regulatory system is operating at an advanced level of performance.
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