Trust Freddy
Herald Correspondent
GOVERNMENT has lauded the National Aids Council (NAC) for its stringent adherence to public finance management and corporate governance, citing the organisation’s track record of submitting financial statements for audit on schedule.
The commendation was made by Health and Child Care Dr Douglas Mombeshora during NAC’s 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kadoma on Monday, where he officially received the council’s annual report and audited financial statements for the 2024 fiscal year on behalf of the Government.
“I commend NAC for convening this meeting in line with statutory requirements following a rigorous and independent audit by the Office of the Auditor General,” Dr Mombeshora said.
“Compliance with public finance management and corporate governance frameworks places NAC among those public entities that have embedded transparency, accountability and ethical stewardship of public resources.
“These principles are not abstract ideals; they are the foundation of public trust and the assurance that resources reach the citizens who need them most.”
He also praised the NAC executive’s ability to deliver results despite the absence of a governing board.
“I acknowledge that during the year under review, NAC operated without a formally appointed board, with oversight responsibilities falling directly to the Ministry of Health and Child Care,” he said.
“Despite this governance gap, NAC remained operationally focused, and the achievements recorded—including reductions in new HIV infections and sustained treatment outcomes evidenced by the attainment of the 95-95-95 targets—demonstrate commendable institutional resilience.”
Dr Mombeshora, however, added that the arrival of the new board should catalyse further positive outcomes and reinforce a culture of good governance.
NAC chief executive officer Dr Bernard Madzima said: “The year 2024 was marked by notable advancements in prevention, treatment, care, and support services, bringing us closer to our vision of an HIV-free Zimbabwe by 2030.
“The Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) initiative achieved a national coverage rate of 88,19 percent, with Harare and Bulawayo provinces attaining 100 percent coverage.
“This success reflects the effectiveness of our integrated approach, which ensures that pregnant and breastfeeding women receive timely antiretroviral therapy (ART), significantly reducing vertical HIV transmission.”
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