Our MD Honored with Prestigious Award for Professional Excellence
Harare, 17 October 2025 — Salutem International Medical Fund is delighted to congratulate our Managing Director, Mr. Ruka Nyoka, on receiving the Professional Excellence Trailblazers Award at the prestigious Zimbabwe CEO’s Network Awards.
This award celebrates exceptional leaders who are redefining industries through innovation, integrity, and impact — and Mr. Nyoka stands as a true example of transformative leadership in Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector.
Under his visionary guidance, Salutem has achieved several groundbreaking milestones, including:
Launching Zimbabwe’s first-ever medical aid with a transactional card, seamlessly integrating healthcare and payments through the Salutem ZimSwitch Visa-enabled card.
Introducing OneHealth, a revolutionary $1 health product that broadens access to primary healthcare for all.
Empowering members through digital self-service platforms such as the CareNet system, mobile app, USSD, and WhatsApp chatbot.
Transforming healthcare efficiency by reducing claims processing time from 60 days to just 60 seconds through automation and innovation.
These achievements reflect Mr. Nyoka’s unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive, technology-driven healthcare ecosystem that empowers members and providers alike.
We celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his professional excellence, visionary leadership, and enduring contribution to the advancement of healthcare in Zimbabwe.

