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Mthabisi Tshuma in Plumtree
MATABELELAND South Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Albert Nguluvhe, on Saturday officially commissioned Lady Coletta Private Hospital- the first private hospital in Plumtree town.
The state-of-the-art 40-bed facility, conceptualized in 2024, will offer a wide range of specialist services including primary health care, X-rays, physiotherapy, laboratory tests, dental care, paediatrics, maternity, and family health services.
Phase One of the hospital’s construction established 25 beds, while Phase Two, scheduled for completion before the end of the year, will add the remaining 15 beds.
The hospital features several specialised rooms such as a casualty ward, resuscitation room, observation room, laboratory, high-dependency unit, male and female wards, paediatric ward, neonatal and postnatal units, antenatal rooms, and a labour ward.
The commissioning of Lady Coletta Private Hospital is expected to complement the services of Plumtree District Hospital, which has hitherto been the only health facility serving the Bulilima and Mangwe districts.
Speaking before touring the facility, Minister Nguluvhe praised private sector players for collaborating closely with the government to enhance service delivery.
“My philosophy is that we must start from the bottom to the top, not the opposite. I encourage those in your field—the health sector—to expand not only in towns but also into rural areas. You are not competing with the government but complementing government efforts,” he said.
Minister Nguluvhe further urged the hospital management to create employment opportunities for local residents so they can benefit from the new facility. “We would like to thank you and we appreciate your efforts. This aligns with President Mnangagwa’s mantra that no place and no one will be left behind,” he added.
The event was also attended by ICT Deputy Minister Dingumuzi Phuti, Chief Mphini, Chief Madlambudzi, Chief Hikwa, Chief Wasu, Chief Tshitshi, Zanu PF central committee member Cde Mika Mpofu, Zanu PF Women’s League chairperson Cde Sindisiwe Nleya, Zanu PF Bulilima and Mangwe DDC members, Mangwe Rural District Council officials, senior government officials, among others.
