Paul Nyathi|The powerful Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association has split following the formatting of the Progressive Doctors Association of Zimbabwe (PDAZ).

The new Association which is believed to be linked to ZANU PF will be launched on Friday in Harare.

Below is a statement issued by PDAZ ahead of its launch:

Update: PDAZ Official Launch, 13/12/19

Progressive Doctors Association of Zimbabwe is pleased to announce its official launch that is set for Friday 13th December 2019, the program starts at 1700hrs.

The much-awaited PDAZ launch will be held at Cresta Lodge in Harare. Various development partners and representatives from government ministries of note Min. of Health and Finance Ministry shall be present.

An interim committee will be officially announced at the launch and the PDAZ President is expected to deliver a speech that will be addressing a number of issues particularly the doctor’s incapacitation and way forward.

Medical professionals from all over the country are all invited to this historic event where they will get a chance to hear firsthand of the offer that PDAZ is promising to broker for them in ending the ongoing impasse.

Transport, accommodation and other itineraries will be arranged for those travelling from Bulawayo and Gweru to Harare.

Transport is also available from the CBD to the venue. All are welcome for the launch. Let us turn up in our numbers. Those interested in attending the launch both in Harare, Gweru and Bulawayo should contact us on our WhatsApp numbers: (+263737983861/+263 77 474 2246/ +263779513264)