About Us
Dedicated to improving healthcare at Harare Central Hospital since 2016.
Our Story
Founded in 2016, the Friends of Harare Hospital (FHH) is a UK-based voluntary organisation committed to enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of patients at Harare Central Hospital — as well as supporting retired HCH-affiliated professionals now living in the UK.
Our mission is driven by the provision of essential equipment, resources and advocacy to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. FHH is proudly made up of healthcare professionals who trained, worked, or maintain strong ties to Harare Central Hospital. United by a shared vision, we aim to change the narrative and uplift the standards of care at one of Zimbabwe's most vital medical institutions.
We Are Friends of Harare Hospital
Our members are nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and supporters — all united by a deep connection to Harare Central Hospital and a passion for improving healthcare in Zimbabwe.
From their base in the UK, our volunteer members fundraise, organise events, source donations, and personally deliver essential supplies to the hospital — giving their time freely so that patients in Harare receive better care.
The Committee
About Harare Central Hospital
Harare Central Hospital, also known as Gomo Hospital and now officially named Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, is the second-largest public hospital in Zimbabwe, following Parirenyatwa Hospital.
Strategically located in Harare, it serves as the primary referral centre for patients and emergencies from the northern regions of the country and is the main healthcare facility for residents of Greater Harare.
The hospital was officially inaugurated on 2 May 1958, and since 1966 it has played a pivotal role in medical education as the principal teaching hospital for the University of Zimbabwe's Faculty of Medicine.
Sally Mugabe Central Hospital is fully accredited by the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) for surgical training, and provides professional training across a wide range of healthcare roles:
- General nurses
- Theatre nurses & Paediatric nurses
- Midwives
- Radiographers
- Laboratory & Pharmacy technicians
FHH Objectives
- Provide essential medical equipment and resources to Harare Central Hospital
- Support the physical and mental wellbeing of patients and healthcare workers
- Advocate for improved healthcare delivery and standards
- Build a community of healthcare professionals committed to positive change
- Organise fundraising events and awareness campaigns
- Support retired HCH-affiliated professionals living in the UK