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Johnsias Mutonhori
MAYISUKUME Village, a medical facility whose construction commenced in May last year officially opened its doors to the public on Friday in a significant development meant to enhance healthcare accessibility in Gweru and its surroundings.
The village was funded through financial support from ZB Bank, and its construction was facilitated by the Government to bolster entrepreneurship and fulfil the goal of improving access to health for all.
The medical village is owned by a local medical practitioner and entrepreneur, Dr Crispen Ngwenya and will add to other local hospitals and clinics in the Midlands Provincial capital that have been essential in promoting access to health among the country’s population.
The village has eight units that consist of a pharmacy, maternity, new-born unit, theatre, scans unit, eye unit, dental unit and family practice.
Speaking during the official opening on Friday in Gweru, Dr Ngwenya who became the village’s founding Chief Executive Officer, said he was inspired by his vision rooted in a passion for caring for children and families.
“The establishment of Mayisukume Medical Village is a testament to our high level of commitment to healthcare.
“Mayisukume is a Swazi word for let’s stand or let’s work or let’s do it or let’s patrol. In this project we want to fully express our care, hence this is our ultimate expression of care.
“Our dream was always to care for children and their families and this project makes us move a huge step towards that dream,” he said.
Dr Ngwenya, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the medical field, has also established a children’s hospital in Gweru focusing on young kids.
The medical village has been conceptualised to serve different age groups with different health conditions.
“In May 2023 we started to conceptualise the idea of having a clinic to improve access to health and we are happy that it is now a reality.
“The village has eight units: pharmacy, maternity, new-born unit, theatre, scans unit, eye unit, dental unit and family practice,” added Dr Ngwenya.
The inaugural event was also marked by free cancer screening that was offered to all attendees, underscoring the village’s commitment to proactive healthcare and early detection.
Dr Ngwenya added, “The Mayisukume Medical Village will operate round-the-clock, ensuring that healthcare services are accessible at any time of the day to everyone who may need them.”
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