1 300 households rejoice as Gamwa Clinic commissioned

The Government has commissioned Gamwa Clinic in Ward 6, Shurugwi District, bringing essential healthcare services closer to over 1 300 households.

The clinic, funded through devolution funds, marks a significant milestone in the Second Republic’s efforts to transform rural livelihoods in line with Vision 2030.

Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Owen Ncube, who commissioned the clinic over the weekend, emphasised its importance for communities in Wards 5, 6, and parts of Ward 22. He stated that the clinic’s construction reflects the Second Republic’s commitment to improving the lives of rural communities.

“Gamwa Clinic was built by Tongogara Rural District Council using its own funds, in line with the devolution and decentralisation agenda championed by President Mnangagwa. This project aims to bring services closer to more than 1 310 households from Wards 5 and 6 and parts of Ward 22, who previously had to travel long distances to Tokwe Clinic,” said Minister Ncube.

The clinic features an outpatient block, a maternity block, two staff houses secured with a perimeter fence, ablution facilities, and a solar-powered potable borehole.

Minister Ncube acknowledged the clinic’s remaining needs, including bedding, delivery beds, ICT equipment, and furniture. He reiterated the Government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in rural areas.

“I am aware of the challenges facing Gamwa Clinic, including the need for additional bedding and linen, working tables and chairs, delivery beds, and ICT equipment such as laptops. As you know, the Second Republic’s development trajectory is heritage-based, private sector-led, and inclusive,” he said.

“As we work to improve healthcare provision, let us also be mindful of the Mpox cases recently reported in Mberengwa. I urge the Shurugwi community to remain vigilant and follow the guidelines provided by our health practitioners in the Ministry of Health and Child Care.”

Minister Ncube also highlighted the provision of devolution-funded solar-powered piped water and the connection of the clinic to the power grid by the Rural Electrification Fund (REF), underscoring the Government’s commitment to industrialising and modernising the economy, guided by the principle of leaving no one and no place behind.

**Minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Owen Ncube**

“The connection of power to health institutions ensures uninterrupted and improved service delivery at any time of day, and enables the proper storage of essential medicines under recommended conditions,” said Minister Ncube.
He added that the availability of power plays a key role in retaining skilled professionals, as it enhances working conditions.

“Other transformative benefits include the creation of more business opportunities for youths and women as homes and business centres along the power lines are connected,” he said.

In the Midlands province alone, the REF has connected 956 public institutions, including 35 primary schools, 13 secondary schools, 14 clinics, and 13 business centres in Shurugwi District.

Additionally, 66 solar mini-grids, 47 solar units, and 16 biogas digesters have been rolled out, further demonstrating the Government’s commitment to alternative energy solutions.