Tinaye Agere
Sharon Masocha
Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has said projects at various health centres are progressing well, with most of them over 50 percent complete.
Speaking during a post-Cabinet briefing on Tuesday, Dr Mombeshora said there was significant progress in the development of health infrastructure across the country.
“The repair of cancer treatment machines at Mpilo Hospital is now 90 percent complete, with work on the CT scan and the chiller system underway.
“The project is progressing well, and we are confident that it will greatly improve cancer diagnosis and treatment services at Mpilo Hospital.
“The replacement of gel batteries with lithium batteries at 15 health facilities, including Bota and Gutu Rural Hospitals, is 99 percent complete.
“This upgrade ensures a reliable power supply for critical medical services, making our healthcare system more resilient,” Dr Mombeshora said.
The construction of the National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory at Mpilo Hospital is also advancing well.
“The superstructure is 85 percent complete, and we are on track to deliver this vital facility, which will enhance our capacity to diagnose and treat tuberculosis effectively,” he said.
Further updates included the construction of a water tank at Chitungwiza Central Hospital, which is 55 percent complete.
The Minister also mentioned ongoing work on oxygen plant rooms at Lupane and Chinhoyi Provincial Hospitals, with completion expected by December 2024.
“These facilities will ensure a stable oxygen supply for critical cases, improving patient outcomes.
“We are pleased to report that other hospitals are also making progress in their radiology upgrades, ensuring enhanced diagnostic capabilities across the country,” he said.
The Minister further highlighted that renovations for waiting mothers’ shelters and theatres at 10 health facilities, including Mt. Darwin, St. Albert’s, and Siakobvu, are in progress.
“The procurement of materials is underway to ensure these facilities provide safe and comfortable environments for expectant mothers,” he said, emphasising the Government’s focus on maternal and child health.
“These projects demonstrate our dedication to improving access to quality healthcare for all Zimbabweans. We remain resolute in addressing the nation’s healthcare challenges,” he said.
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