The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has warned the public against fake and misleading information circulating on social media regarding the 2026 Registered General Nurse (RGN) orientation dates, saying the notices did not originate from the Ministry.
In a public notice issued yesterday the Ministry of Health and Child Care Public Relations Manager, Donald Mujiri, said the Ministry was concerned about the deliberate spread of misinformation and urged the public to exercise caution.
“We would like to categorically state that the information circulating on social media regarding the 2026 Registered General Nurse orientation dates is fake and misleading.
The message directing members of the public to a WhatsApp number is not sanctioned by the Ministry of Health and Child Care and did not originate from any of our official communication platforms,” he said
He emphasised that all legitimate information relating to nursing recruitment, intake, orientation and training is communicated strictly through recognised Government channels.
“All authentic information from the Ministry is published through Government mainstream newspapers and our official social media platforms, which are X, formerly Twitter, @MoHCCZim, and our Facebook page, Ministry of Health and Child Care,” Mujiri said.
Mujiri urged members of the public, particularly prospective nursing students and their families, to disregard unofficial notices and to seek verification directly from the Ministry whenever in doubt.
“We encourage the public to report any suspicious or questionable messages to the Ministry for verification before acting on them,” he said.
He also warned that the circulation of false information was not only misleading but could have legal consequences.
“The dissemination of false or misleading information that may cause public alarm is an offence and may attract prosecution in terms of the law. We therefore urge individuals to refrain from sharing unverified information,” the PR manager stated
The Ministry said the spread of fake notices undermines public trust and disrupts orderly planning within the health training system. Mujiri said safeguarding accurate information was critical, especially in sensitive areas such as health training and human resources development.
“The Ministry of Health and Child Care remains committed to transparency, accuracy and safeguarding public trust in the delivery of health services.
We will continue to engage the public through official platforms to ensure that correct and timely information is accessible,” Mujiri said.
The Ministry reiterated that any updates regarding nursing orientation dates or recruitment processes would be communicated through authorized channels at the appropriate time.
