About ZOBS
Meet the doctors and advocates behind ZOBS and our mission to reduce fragility fractures across Zimbabwe through education, screening and advocacy.
Specialist-led
Founded by rheumatologists, radiologists and geriatric specialists in Harare.
Patient-focused
Helping Zimbabweans understand osteoporosis before fractures happen.
Community-driven
Education, early detection and advocacy for better elderly care.
Why ZOBS Was Founded
ZOBS was founded by a group of rheumatologists, radiologists, and geriatric specialists in Harare. We noticed a pattern: patients arriving at hospitals with broken hips, never having heard of osteoporosis. We decided to take action.
Reducing Fragility Fractures Across Zimbabwe
To reduce the incidence of fragility fractures across Zimbabwe through accessible education, early detection, and advocacy for better elderly care.
ZOBS Council Committee
ZOBS is guided by patient advocates, healthcare professionals and specialists committed to improving bone health awareness, screening and care in Zimbabwe.
Chairperson
Patient Advocate & Bone Health Ambassador
DEXA Technologist
Member
Well Woman Clinic
Radiologist (Bone Densitometry Specialist)
Member
University of Bristol
Honorary Consultant Orthogeriatrician at the Royal United Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, UK
Member
Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon
Member
Family Physician with extensive experience in primary health care
Member
Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Arthroplasty Subspecialist
Member
Physician & Public Health Specialist
Member
Medical Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroimaging
Research and Education Enthusiast
Partner Organisations
To reduce the incidence of fragility fractures across Zimbabwe through accessible education, early detection, and advocacy for better elderly care.
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Global information for patients and healthcare professionals covering osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
ESCEO
Scientific information and research relating to osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases.
National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa
Regional osteoporosis education, risk information and resources for patients and healthcare practitioners.
Become a Bone Health Champion
Osteoporosis is a silent disease. Don’t wait for a fracture to take action.