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Tendai Gukutikwa
Health Reporter
THE construction of Runyararo Polyclinic, a modern health centre designed to cater for the needs of the Chimanimani people who were displaced by the devastating Cyclone Idai in 2019 is now 85 percent complete.
In a post-Cabinet briefing last week, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr JenfanMuswere, said: “Cabinet was informed that the construction of Runyararo Polyclinic in Chimanimani District is nearing completion, with 85 percent of the work done.”
The polyclinic, which is situated in Runyararo Village, Ward Six in Chimanimani District, will employ 40 health workers, including qualified doctors, according to acting Manicaland Provincial Director (Local Government Services and Administration), Mr John Misi.
It will be independent from any hospital, and both general and specialist examinations as well as treatments will be available to outpatients at the medical institution.
“The polyclinic will cater for the needs of outpatients who require various medical services. It will offer both primary and specialised care, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The clinic will have a staff compliment of 40 professionals, including doctors who will be permanently assigned there. This is a positive development, as it will improve the access and quality of health care for the community,” said Mr Misi.
He said patients from outside Chimanimani District will also benefit from the state-of-the-art equipment and specialist care once it is commissioned.
“Runyararo Polyclinic is meant to serve survivors of Cyclone Idai, and these are parents and children who were affected by the floods in 2019 in Ngangu and Kopa. They were moved to Runyararo, so the polyclinic is meant to specifically serve that community as it was moved from the cyclone hit areas.
“However, this is a very big state-of-the-art facility that will also serve other villages surrounding Runyararo Village. The clinic will also serve as a referral centre to other clinics in Chimanimani,” he said.
Mr Misi expressed satisfaction and optimism on the progress made so far in the construction of the polyclinic.
He said the project is a significant step towards the healing and recovery of the affected communities.
“We are pleased to announce that Government, through the Civil Protection Unit and Ministry of Health and Child Care, has taken a significant step towards providing justice and relief for the victims of the devastating cyclone.
“This is part of our ongoing commitment to support the survivors and their families in their recovery and healing process. We hope this will help them find closure and peace after the traumatic event that changed their lives forever,” said Mr Misi.
He, however, said, they are yet to construct staff quarters for those who will be stationed at the polyclinic.
“The issue of adequate accommodation for staffers is yet to be addressed as the clinic only has accommodation for two staff members. Government is seriously looking into this issue as the land is ready,” said Mr Misi.
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