Medical weight loss in Harare, led by a doctor
Answer a few questions online. A doctor reviews them, then builds a plan with you, including prescription medication if it's safe and right for you.
- Doctor-led assessment and reviews
- Weight-loss medication if appropriate
- Track progress in the WeightHabits app
Medically reviewed by Dr LJ Ncube, MBChB · Updated November 2026
Is medical weight loss right for you?
It's worth talking to a doctor if any of these sound like you:
- Your BMI is 30 or more
- Your BMI is 27 or more and you have high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or sleep apnoea
- You've tried diet and exercise and the weight keeps coming back
- You want a plan that takes your health and medicines into account
How MedStake helps you lose weight
A proper assessment
We look at your history, weight, BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar and current medicines, so your plan is safe for you.
Medicines, if right for you
Some people benefit from weekly GLP-1 injections such as semaglutide or tirzepatide. They're only prescribed after a doctor's assessment and aren't suitable for everyone, for example during pregnancy.
Support between visits
Log meals, weight and habits in WeightHabits, our app, so your doctor can see how you're doing and adjust your plan.
How it works
- 1Answer a few questions
About 2 minutes online. Your answers go to our doctor on WhatsApp.
- 2Doctor review
We reply, usually within 24 hours, and book your assessment.
- 3Start your plan
Regular check-ins to track progress and side effects.
Your care team
You're looked after by a doctor, a nutritionist and a physiotherapist working together, not just a prescription.
Leads your assessment, prescribes when appropriate, and reviews your progress.
Nutrition and dietary counselling: a realistic eating plan that fits your life.
A safe activity and exercise plan built around your health and joints.
Your first 3 months
What a typical start looks like. Your plan is adjusted to you.
- Week 1: full assessment
Weight, BMI, waist, blood pressure and blood sugar (HbA1c), plus your history and medicines. We agree a realistic goal together.
- Weeks 1 to 4: a gentle start
If medication is right for you, you start on the lowest dose, which is increased step by step, usually every 4 weeks depending on how you respond, to limit side effects.
- Nutrition and activity
Sessions with our nutritionist and physiotherapist, so the weight you lose is mostly fat, not muscle, and the habits last.
- Monthly reviews
We check your weight, blood pressure, side effects and how you're coping, and adjust your dose or plan.
- Month 3: progress review
We look at what's working and plan the next stage, including how and when to reduce or stop medication.
Who it isn't for
Weight-loss injections aren't safe for everyone. We won't prescribe them if you:
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
Stop at least 2 months (semaglutide) or 1 month (tirzepatide) before trying for a baby.
- Have had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2
Or if a close family member has.
- Have had pancreatitis
Or certain serious stomach or gallbladder problems.
- Have, or have had, an eating disorder
We'll talk about other kinds of support instead.
Side effects and what happens if you stop
Being honest about the downsides is part of doing this safely.
- Common side effects
Nausea, feeling full quickly, diarrhoea or constipation. They're usually worst after a dose increase and settle within a few weeks.
- Rare but serious
Severe, ongoing stomach pain (possible pancreatitis) or pain under the right ribs (gallbladder). Stop the injection and get seen the same day.
- If you take the contraceptive pill
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) can make the pill less reliable. Use condoms as well for 4 weeks after starting and after each dose increase.
- When you stop
Weight often comes back if treatment stops without lasting changes to eating and activity. That's why your plan includes nutrition and exercise support, and a planned way to come off.
Why patients choose MedStake
Every consultation is with an MDPCZ-registered practitioner.
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm, Sat & Sun 8:30am–12:30pm. Walk-ins welcome.
Your answers and records stay confidential.
10 Silwood Close, with parking on site.
What patients say
Generous amount of time during consultations.
Professional, caring and flexible team. I particularly appreciate their excellent patient follow-up.
Great service! The staff is very professional.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral?
No. You can start online, message us on WhatsApp, or walk in during opening hours.
Do you prescribe weight-loss injections?
Where they're safe and appropriate for you, after a doctor's assessment. Not everyone needs medication, and your plan will include more than a prescription.
How much weight will I lose?
It varies from person to person. In large clinical trials, people on semaglutide lost about 15% of their body weight on average over 68 weeks, and people on the highest dose of tirzepatide about 20% over 72 weeks, alongside diet and activity changes.
Can I do it all online?
You can start online. Depending on your health, the doctor may ask you to come in for measurements and checks before prescribing anything.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Your answers and records stay private and are handled under Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act.
Ready when you are
10 Silwood Close, Chisipite · Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm · Sat & Sun 8:30am–12:30pm · WhatsApp 077 127 4467 · Most medical aids accepted, except CIMAS and Alliance
