Advancing fetal medicine, transforming pregnancy outcomes
We strengthen fetal medicine in Zimbabwe through professional training, research, collaboration and the development of specialised services, so that more mothers and babies get the right care at the right time.
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professionals certified in Advanced Obstetric Sonography by the Fetal Medicine Foundation UK
Building the skills and services Zimbabwe's mothers and babies depend on
FMFZ works with obstetricians, radiologists, midwives, sonographers, universities and hospitals to improve the early detection, diagnosis, monitoring and management of fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies.
Our vision
Improved pregnancy outcomes in Zimbabwe through excellence in fetal medicine, research and accessible, high-quality care.
Our mission
Strengthen professionals' skills, promote evidence-based practice, support specialised services and foster collaboration.
Five programmes, one goal: safer pregnancies
From the district clinic to the specialist unit, our work closes the gap between what modern fetal medicine can detect and what Zimbabwe's health system can deliver.
Training & professional development
Basic to advanced obstetric ultrasound, anomaly detection, first-trimester screening, growth restriction and preterm birth surveillance.
Fetal Medicine Unit development
Establishing and strengthening specialised ultrasound services and clinical data systems in public hospitals.
Conferences & scientific meetings
Annual Congress, refresher courses and workshops where clinicians share knowledge and improve practice.
Research & data collection
Patient data systems and evidence that improve understanding of pregnancy outcomes in Zimbabwe.
Community outreach & awareness
Public education on antenatal screening and when to seek specialist fetal assessment.
Building capacity, strengthening services, improving outcomes
Every certified sonographer extends specialist assessment to more pregnant women. These are the milestones that matter most to us so far.
District midwives certified in Basic Obstetric Ultrasound, bringing scanning skills closer to rural communities.
Professionals certified by FMF UK in Advanced Obstetric Sonography after more than two years of training in Zimbabwean units.
Specialist obstetrics and gynaecology residents trained in fetal medicine.
Specialist radiology students trained in obstetric imaging.
Intensive course completed by specialists from Mpilo Central Hospital and United Bulawayo Hospitals.
Two Fetal Medicine Units opened at Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe Central Hospital.
See the unitsFigures to be confirmed against approved annual reports, with reporting period, before launch.
Sponsored three registrars to the FMF UK World Congress in the Czech Republic.
First in-person refresher course and Annual Congress.
Exhibited at the inaugural National RMNCAH-N Conference.
Second refresher course and Annual Congress, Harare.
Courses for every level of the maternity team
From district midwives learning their first obstetric scan to specialists preparing for FMF UK certification, our courses build practical, assessed competence.
- Basic obstetric ultrasound for district midwives
- Advanced obstetric ultrasound and fetal anomaly assessment
- First-trimester screening and risk assessment
- Multiple pregnancy, growth restriction and preterm birth surveillance
Latest from the Foundation
Working alongside Zimbabwe's leading institutions
Our training and service development happen inside the hospitals and universities that care for most high-risk pregnancies in the country.
Help us bring specialist fetal care to every province
Hospitals, universities, sponsors and international partners can support training places, equipment and research. Talk to us about collaborating.
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About FMFZ
A Zimbabwean foundation committed to advancing fetal medicine through education, professional training, research, collaboration and evidence-based practice.
Expanding access to specialised ultrasound and fetal care
The Fetal Medicine Foundation Zimbabwe works with healthcare professionals, medical institutions, universities and other stakeholders to strengthen the delivery of fetal medicine services across Zimbabwe.
Through specialised training programmes, capacity-building initiatives, research and professional development, FMFZ improves the early detection, diagnosis, monitoring and management of fetal conditions and high-risk pregnancies.
The Foundation also supports the development of Fetal Medicine Units within healthcare institutions, helping to expand access to specialised ultrasound services and improve the quality of care provided to pregnant women and their babies.
To improve pregnancy outcomes in Zimbabwe through excellence in fetal medicine, professional development, research, and accessible, high-quality maternal and fetal healthcare.
To advance fetal medicine in Zimbabwe by strengthening professionals' skills, promoting evidence-based practice, supporting specialised services, and fostering collaboration.
Core objectives
Capacity building
Strengthen the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in fetal medicine and obstetric ultrasound.
Training & education
Facilitate specialised training, refresher courses, workshops and professional development.
Service development
Support the establishment and strengthening of Fetal Medicine Units across Zimbabwe.
Research & innovation
Promote research, data collection and evidence-based approaches to maternal and fetal health.
Collaboration
Partner with hospitals, universities, professional associations, government and international organisations.
Better outcomes
Promote early diagnosis, appropriate monitoring and effective management of high-risk pregnancies.
Board & executive team
Profiles of the Foundation's trustees, clinical leads and administrative team.
Leadership profiles go here
Names, professional titles, short biographies and approved portraits will appear once supplied by the Foundation.
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Our programmes
Five connected areas of work that take fetal medicine from the lecture hall to the scanning room.
Training & professional development
Courses for obstetricians, radiologists, residents, midwives and sonographers, including FMF UK certification pathways.
Fetal Medicine Unit development
Support for ultrasound services, training and clinical data collection inside participating hospitals.
Conferences & scientific meetings
Annual Congress, refresher courses and workshops, with scientific programmes, speakers and reports.
Research & data collection
Clinical data and research that strengthen evidence-based maternal and fetal care.
Helping families understand fetal medicine
Outreach promotes awareness of fetal medicine and the importance of appropriate antenatal screening and specialist assessment.
- Public education on antenatal ultrasound
- Community engagement activities
- Information on when to seek specialist assessment
Specific outreach programmes will be listed once activities and materials are approved.
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Training & education
Specialised training for specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists, radiologists, medical residents, midwives, sonographers and other healthcare professionals.
What we teach
Each course combines lectures with supervised scanning in Zimbabwean Fetal Medicine Units.
Advanced obstetric ultrasound
Pathway towards FMF UK certification in Advanced Obstetric Sonography.
Basic obstetric ultrasound
For district midwives bringing routine scanning to local clinics.
Fetal anomaly detection
Systematic detection and assessment of structural anomalies.
First-trimester screening
Risk assessment in the 11–13+6 week window.
Multiple pregnancy
Chorionicity, assessment and monitoring of twin pregnancies.
Fetal growth restriction
Diagnosis, Doppler assessment and surveillance.
Preterm birth surveillance
Cervical assessment and risk-based follow-up.
Continuing professional development
Refresher courses and workshops for practising clinicians.
Upcoming courses
Refresher Course & Annual Congress 2027
Dates, venue and scientific programme to be announced.
Basic Obstetric Ultrasound for district midwives
Next intake to be confirmed with participating provinces.
Register your interest and we will contact you when dates and eligibility are confirmed.
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Fetal Medicine Units
Specialised ultrasound units inside public hospitals, where trainees gain supervised experience and high-risk pregnancies are assessed.
University of Zimbabwe FMU, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
Harare. FMFZ supported the opening of ultrasound services and patient data collection.
University of Zimbabwe FMU, Sally Mugabe Central Hospital
Harare. FMFZ supported the opening of ultrasound services and patient data collection.
Mpilo Central Hospital
Bulawayo. Specialists completed a six-week fetal medicine training course.
United Bulawayo Hospitals
Bulawayo. Specialists completed a six-week fetal medicine training course.
From equipment to data
- Supporting the opening and running of ultrasound services
- Placing and supervising trainees in clinical sessions
- Setting up patient data collection systems
- Using data for service improvement and research
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Research & publications
Research and clinical data collection that improve understanding of pregnancy outcomes and support evidence-based practice in Zimbabwe.
Clinical data collection
Patient data systems in participating Fetal Medicine Units.
Reports
Annual reports and congress reports documenting activity and impact.
Collaboration
Opportunities for institutions and researchers to join studies.
Download centre
Approved publications will appear here
Reports, newsletters, brochures and educational resources become downloadable once approved for public release.
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Events & conferences
Scientific meetings, refresher courses and workshops that bring Zimbabwe's maternity professionals together.
Refresher Course & Annual Congress 2027
Scientific programme, speakers and registration will open here.
Refresher Course & Annual Congress 2026
Keynotes, panel discussions on multidisciplinary fetal management, and industry exhibitions.
National RMNCAH-N Conference
FMFZ exhibited at the inaugural National Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Nutrition Conference.
First in-person Refresher Course & Annual Congress
The Foundation's first physical congress.
FMF UK annual congress
FMFZ sponsored three registrars to attend.
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News & updates
Announcements, training activities and milestones from the Foundation.
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Partners & collaborators
The hospitals, universities, professional bodies and supporters that make our work possible.
Ways to collaborate
- Sponsor training places for midwives and sonographers
- Support equipment for Fetal Medicine Units
- Co-host conferences and workshops
- Collaborate on research and data projects
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Gallery
Moments from our training sessions, Annual Congress and exhibitions.
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Contact us
Enquiries about training, partnerships, events or anything else. We reply by email.