Tele Health Kiosk opened in Bulilima

Mthabisi Tshuma recently in Ntunungwe

A pioneering health facility has been opened in Ntunungwe village, Bulilima District, Matabeleland South province.
Known as the Tele Health Kiosk, the initiative was officially launched last year by First Lady Dr AuxilliaMnangagwa, who also serves as the Digital Health Ambassador.

The Ntunungwe Tele Health Kiosk was officially opened by the Deputy Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, Dingumuzi Phuti.

Ntunungwe Tele Health Kiosk

Funded by NetOne Cellular (Private) Limited, the facility reflects the Government’s strong commitment to progress and community empowerment.

ICT Deputy Minister Dingumuzi Phuti (left) follows proceedings during a session where a doctor attends virtually to a patient at Ntunungwe Tele Health Kiosk (Picture by Mthabisi Tshuma)

Equipped with advanced telehealth technology, including artificial intelligence-driven devices, the kiosk also incorporates a sub-post office through a partnership with ZimPost, providing essential postal services.

ZIMSMART Villages’ chief medical officer Dr Addmore Jokwiro (right) explains the procedure of the Tele Health Kiosk to ICT Deputy Minister Phuti (left)

This facility marks a significant step for Zimbabwe in advancing universal health coverage and comprehensive service delivery, aligned with Vision 2030 as championed by the Second Republic.

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