HGP
Health Galaxy Park (HGP) was established by a team of technocrats from the University of Zimbabwe as an investment vehicle targeting the health sector in Zimbabwe aimed at capacity rebuilding of the national health care service. The HGP has engaged potential investors from the United States of America (USA) with a proposal for the establishment of a Health Infrastructure, Technology and Skills Coordination Centre (HITSCC) and a Pharmaceutical Innovation Hub in Harare, Zimbabwe. This project leverages on the already established foundation laid down by the International Pharmacotherapy Education and Research Initiative (IPERI) of the University of Zimbabwe in collaboration with the Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences of the University at Buffalo (State University of New York), USA. HITSCC (Pvt) Ltd.'s main objective is to promote Public Private Partnerships into the health sector through various projects. All the health projects the team has promoted into Zimbabwe during the 20-year relationship have been donor driven. HITSCC (Pvt) Ltd endeavors to bring in both donor driven and investor driven health related projects. The aim is to promote projects that transform Zimbabwe’s and the regions’ health care sector.
Vision
To be a leading center of excellence in health innovation, research, and industrialization in Africa, driving advancements in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare solutions.
Mission
Promotion of academic-public-private sector partnerships to attract local and international health sector investment that focuses on the development of high-end human skills capital, translational research, innovation, cutting-edge technology transfer and business incubation, aimed at delivering a comprehensive investor driven health care option at national level.
Objectives
Biomedical Research & Innovation – Establishing a center dedicated to advancing biomedical research and supporting local pharmaceutical industries.
Pharmacology Research Support – Facilitating local and international pharmacology research, including postgraduate studies and pharmaceutical industry advancements.
Global Collaboration & STEM Education – Promoting partnerships in health, social innovation, and STEM education through the Global Partnership Studio (GPS).
Policy Advocacy for Economic Growth – Driving policies that enhance the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors' contributions to national economic transformation through exports.
Tech-Driven Growth & Investment – Coordinating virtual communication and information systems for research, services, and training to accelerate investment in the health sector.
Investor & Partner Engagement – Connecting international partners, investment teams, and venture capitalists to expand healthcare investment opportunities.
Governance & Investment Readiness – Providing expert guidance on governance to create a favorable environment for investors.
HITSCC
Health Infrastructure Technology and Skills Coordination Centre (HITSCC) is transitioning existing capacity-building programs into sustainable business development projects. The focus will be on strengthening healthcare workforce infrastructure and establishing a research laboratories and clinical trial facilities. This initiative will integrate training programs with business development, transforming current video conferencing efforts into location-based community portals that support healthcare, education, and business applications. Additionally, an advanced national health informatics network will be developed, using AI-driven data analysis to enhance decision-making in the healthcare sector. Biomedical research infrastructure will also be established to support business incubation and attract external investment.
Pharmaceutical Research and Development (R&D) Center
A specialized research facility in partnership with the University of Zimbabwe’s International Pharmacology Specialty Laboratory (UZ-IPSL). This center focuses in areas including clinical drug trials, medicinal cannabis research, and pharmaceutical innovations, driving drug discovery and development, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, providing key national resources such as a formulation and bioequivalence testing facility, a national antimicrobial resistance testing unit, and a bioanalysis research and training center. It will also support quality assurance and management systems and feature cutting-edge genomics and proteomics research to advance pharmaceutical science in Zimbabwe.
Traditional and Complementary Medicines Hub
This will serve as a vital center for advancing evidence-based research on traditional medicine while fostering collaboration among herbalists, researchers, and industry stakeholders, ensuring that herbal medicines are safe, effective, and accessible to communities. The collaboration is designed to increase local and regional herbal medicine production, supporting sustainable health solutions and economic growth. This initiative not only preserves cultural heritage but also paves the way for innovative developments in natural medicine.
Cancer Care & Research Center
As part of the Pharmaceutical Innovation Hub, a comprehensive cancer care and research center will be developed. This center will include an oncology care program development unit, an oncology clinical research and implementation science program, and a drug development and biomarker innovation core. Additionally, the center will focus on community engagement and health IT in oncology, as well as natural product research for cancer treatment, bridging traditional medicine with modern oncology research.
Smart Healthcare & Innovation Park
The HITSCC will also establish a smart city healthcare and biomedical research park at Health Galaxy Park (HGP). This facility will feature integrated information technology and biomedical instrumentation, fostering digital health solutions and cutting-edge medical technologies. The park will be twinned with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (USA), enabling knowledge exchange and collaboration. Furthermore, a business incubator will be developed alongside government partnerships in emergency medicine, trauma care, and pain management training, ensuring a holistic approach to healthcare innovation and workforce development.
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