adminPaul Pindani in CHINHOYI
PRESBYTERIAN Clinic in the Muzari suburb of Chinhoyi received a shot in the arm when Bridge Zimbabwe donated an ultrasound scan machine to the health facility.
Andrew Davidson, supplier of hospital equipment, told H-Metro that the ultrasound machine adds value to the clinic, especially expecting mothers.
Davidson said empowering the clinic’s nursing staff and doctors is important to retain the nation’s human capital.
Bryn Oliver, director of Bridge Zimbabwe, said his organisation works through sound relationships.
“We are not doctors and nurses and I thought in a small way we can get behind a team of people doing great things in the medical industry,” said Oliver.
Presbyterian Clinic doctor, Trust Mhongovoyo, hailed Bridge Zimbabwe for the donation.
“Having this machine is going to change a lot of lives in the early diagnosis of conditions, pregnant mothers and the general populace as well. It’s a huge step for us,” said Dr Mhongovoyo.
The clinic’s administrator, Stanley Mudzingwa, said they started it 15 years ago as a direct response to avail affordable basic health care for the Chinhoyi community.
“One of those basic needs is proper maternal care for expecting mothers.
“That alone motivated us to expand the building so that we can include a labour and maternity wing.
“The scan machine is coming in to add value and vital service to the clinic, mainly during antenatal and postnatal phases.
“We are grateful to Bridge Zimbabwe, Bryn Oliver and Liz Van Huysteen for sourcing this important machine for the clinic and community. We will continue striving to offer the best service to all who visit the clinic,” Mudzingwa said.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter