Online Reporter
Thupeyo Muleya
Beitbridge Bureau
A group of cross-border transporters operating under the Crossborders for Economic Development (Crossborders for ED) donated a solar-powered borehole to Beitbridge District Hospital today.
They also committed to providing a water tank and offering additional support to the 140-bed health institution, which has been facing intermittent water supply challenges, adversely affecting the quality of care provided to patients.
Crossborders for ED chairperson (Beitbridge), Mr Blessing Mureyani said the group mobilised resources through its members to help enhance health services at the hospital.
“This is just the beginning, we are also looking at other areas to support our community,” he said.
“We believe this will in a long way in complement what Government is already doing in upgrading this health facility.”
Mr Mureyani said it is critical for other community members to join in supporting the hospital to ensure the continuity of quality health services.
Beitbridge District Hospital serves a local population of 250 000, alongside approximately 13 000 people transiting through the town daily and others from neighbouring districts such as Gwanda, Mberengwa, and Mwenezi.
The hospital handles an average of 350 births per month, including caesarean sections, which require consistent and adequate water supplies.
