Andrew
Online Reporter
National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has opened a clinic for pensioners in Harare.
Speaking at the official opening of the new facility on Wednesday, Public Service and Social Welfare Minister Professor Paul Mavima said it was “Government’s desire that social protection measures are put in place to mitigate against challenges that are associated with loss of income due to various reasons, which include old age leading to retirement”.
“We all know that as we grow older, we become more susceptible to chronic and other illnesses. As such, we will have to spend more of our income on medical expenses,” he said.
“It is therefore appropriate for our social security providers to chip in and help lessen the burden by providing affordable health services.”
The clinic is for pensioners and NSSA staff.
The facility was initially established as a Covid-19 isolation centre at the peak of the pandemic, but has now been converted into a clinic.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter