Story by Tamuka Charakupa
THE government is scaling up efforts to improve access to healthcare services by constructing three clinics in Makonde District to improve healthcare access, with Mvumbi Clinic set to open in two months, supported by road upgrades and local community participation.
Villagers who spoke to ZBC News say the facility is set to significantly improve access to healthcare services for communities in the area.
“We want to thank His Excellency the President, through our Member of Parliament, for ensuring that no place and no one is left behind. This clinic is a clear sign that development is now reaching our community,” Chiota village head, Mrs Loise Rwodzi said.
“This clinic will bring great relief to many people here, especially the elderly and pregnant women who used to travel long distances to access health services,” local resident, Mrs Nyarai bhaureni noted.
“As a community, we believe that nyika inovakwa nevene vayo. We are also playing our part by moulding bricks and providing labour to make sure the clinic is completed,” resident, Mr Blessing Mandeya stated.
“We are witnessing many developments in our area. Apart from the construction of clinics, there is also improvement in water provision and the rehabilitation of roads,” resident, Mr Enery Magonde said.
The development has been made possible through the Constituency Development Fund being spearheaded by the area legislator, Honourable Simbarashe Ziyambi.
“The Constituency Development Fund has done a lot in the area of healthcare. In Makonde Constituency, the fund has been used for various projects, which include the construction of three clinics. One of them is Chihwiti Clinic in Ward 18, and two others, Muvhami Clinic and Chijaka Clinic in Ward, all meant to improve access to healthcare for people in Makonde. Through the fund, we have managed to procure building materials such as cement, door frames, window frames and roofing materials for the clinics.”
The government has introduced a cocktail of measures aimed at improving access to healthcare, including the implementation of the National Health Community Strategy, which seeks to ensure that no place and no one is left behind when it comes to access to health services.
