Story by Tarirai Madhuyu
THE Sally Mugabe Children’s Hospital in Harare has become a beacon of hope for parents and guardians seeking pediatric healthcare in the country.
From the delicate needs of newborns in the neo-natal unit to treating childhood infections, burns, and other illnesses, the Sally Mugabe Children’s Hospital in Harare offers a comprehensive range of services, consistently exceeding expectations.
“Children services offered here are exceptionally good. We can witness this by the way children are treated here for example they are urgently attended to, and queues are a thing of the past,” said a parent.
“This type of hospital must be there even in other cities. The care given here is just unique and also the issue of medicines provision has greatly improved,” added a parent.
Sally Mugabe Central Hospital Acting Chief Medical Officer Mr Hopewell Mungani reaffirmed their dedication to providing exceptional care for children.
“We are taking in patients from surrounding areas in Harare. The pediatric hospital is specifically designed to cater for children’s needs and so far, it is the only pediatric unit in the country. The unit is overwhelmingly staffed and has been fully equipped with modern equipment and a theatre.”
The specialised pediatric unit caters for patients from Harare and surrounding areas.
The unit boasts of modern equipment, a dedicated theatre, and medical and surgical wards.
With a bed capacity of 240, the Children’s Hospital is well-equipped to handle a significant patient load.
