Potraz donates mattresses, blankets, medicine, food hampers, borehole in Chivhu

Mthabisi Tshuma in Chivu

CHIVHU General Hospital has received a shot in the arm with a donation from telecommunications regulator Potraz, of blankets, sheets, mattresses and medicine.

Residents and villagers from Chikomba West Constituency which is part of Chivhu in Chikomba district, also received food hampers as part of Potraz’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme.

ICT Minister Dr Tatenda Mavetera (right) stresses a point during the tour of the newly equipped Chivhu General Hospital. Looking on is Potraz Head of Marketing Mrs Sibo Muteyiwa (right), Chivhu General Hospital DMO Dr Gift Munjanja (third from right), Chief Mutekedza (Second from left) and Chief Nyoka (left). (Picture by Sithatshisiwe Gumbo ZTN Reporter)

The hospital was given 50 blankets, 50 sheets, 50 mattresses and medicine costing $US70 000 for patients with BP, diabetes and mental health diseases among other diseases.

At the hospital, a borehole was drilled and equipped with 20 litres water tanks, solar panels and four taps.

ICT Minister Dr Tatenda Mavetera (right) tours the newly equipped Chivhu General Hospital. She was accompanied by Zanu PF politburo member Cde Mike Bimha (second from right), Chief Mutekedza (Second from left) and Chief Nyoka (left). (Picture by Sithatshisiwe Gumbo ZTN Reporter)

Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Dr Tatenda Mavetera officiated at the event. Also in attendance was Zanu PF politburo member Mr Mike Bimha and senior Government officials among other dignitaries.

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