Harare, (New Ziana) – The government has made significant strides in enhancing the country’s healthcare infrastructure with the procurement of hospital and maternity waiting home equipment under the Zimbabwe COVID-19 Response and Essential Health Services Project (ZCRPEHSP).
Health and Childcare Minister, Douglas Mombeshora, this had been enabled by support from the World Bank’s Global Financing Facility (GFF) and Cordaid.
This initiative has provided vital medical equipment valued at US$ 3,685,552.85 to 25 health institutions across the country.
“Currently, 90% of the equipment is at NatPharm, with deliveries to healthcare facilities having commenced on 30 April 2025. The remaining items are expected to be delivered by 31 May 2025,” he said.
The project aims to improve the capacity of healthcare facilities to manage critical cases and provide comprehensive maternal and child health services.
Deliveries commenced on April 30, 2025, with the remaining items expected to be delivered by May 31, 2025. The equipment includes anaesthetic machines, manual delivery beds, manual operating theatre tables, and ultrasound scan machines, among others.
The Ministry emphasized that the support provided to these 25 facilities will directly contribute to improved patient outcomes, particularly in under-served areas, by facilitating faster and more effective medical interventions.
“The delivery and handover of hospital and maternity waiting home equipment under the Zimbabwe COVID-19 Response and Essential Health Services Project signifies a major achievement in enhancing the country’s healthcare infrastructure,” Mombeshora said.
The 25 health institutions set to benefit from this initiative include Gokwe South, Munene Mission, Murambinda, Marange, Hauna, Mashoko Mission and Chikombedzi among others.
The project includes installation and training, scheduled for completion by June 30, 2025, to ensure that healthcare workers are equipped to use the new equipment efficiently.
This effort is expected to strengthen the healthcare system, leading to long-term improvements in healthcare access and quality for the population.
“This allocation covers 25 theatres and maternity waiting homes across the country. The support also includes installation and training, which are scheduled for completion by the project’s end date of 30 June 2025,” Mombeshora said.
As the project nears completion, the impact on healthcare delivery is
already visible.
Continued monitoring and support will be essential in ensuring that the new infrastructure sustains long-term improvements in healthcare access and quality for the population.
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