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Rutendo Gomwe-Herald Correspondent
Eighteen Government hospitals and clinics have benefited from the annual winter blanket drive by TM Pick n Pay with the supermarket chain providing 3 000 blankets to paediatric units.
Speaking in Harare yesterday, the Ministry of Health and Child Care director of curative care Dr Maxwell Hove said the core of the donation is truly in keeping the President’s mantra of leaving no one behind.
“We must continue to forge partnerships, pool resources and work tirelessly to ensure that no child is left without access to the care they need and deserve. The Second Republic clarion call as led by President Mnangagwa is to leave no one and no place behind and the fact that these blankets will be distributed nationwide is in keeping with this call.”
Dr Hove said the partnership between the Ministry and TM Pick n Pay was a testament to the commitment of both the public and private sectors to work hand-in-hand for the betterment of society.
“We are all stakeholders in the health and well-being of our children and this collaboration serves as a shining example of what we can achieve when we come together for the greater good.”
The gifts should serve as a call to action for other organisations to come forward and support the health care system.
“We must remember that the well-being of our children is the foundation is the foundation upon which our future is built by investing in their health we are investing in a brighter and more prosperous Zimbabwe for generations to come.
“We encourage other organisations and individuals to join us in our efforts to improve the quality of healthcare available to our citizens. No contribution is too small and every act of kindness and support makes a difference.”
TM Pick n Pay marketing manager Paida Mhazo said the supermarket chain was thrilled to be holding this year’s donation.
“We are largely known for cancer awareness programme and the more we partner with the Ministry of Health the more we will be able to do more to improve lives of our cancer patients and also creating awareness that lives can be saved if cancer is detected early.”
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