Story by Courage Bushe
MBERENGWA – THE Mberengwa Rural District Council is partnering the Messianic Jewish Voice Ministry for the refurbishment and equipping of Mposi Clinic in Danga area.
For years, residents of Danga have had to travel long distances to access healthcare services at Mnene Hospital or Mataga Clinic. However, the latest development is expected to ease this burden through comprehensive upgrades to Mposi Clinic.
The partnership will see the church-based organisation undertaking extensive refurbishment of existing infrastructure, the construction of additional facilities, and the provision of critical medical equipment and supplies.
“The Jewish church used to carry out some medical outreach programmes around Danga area. That is where they started from. They used to offer top notch attention. So by taking full control of this clinic, we are rest assured of the availability of critical services,” a community member said.
“We used to walk long distances to nearby hospitals like Munene to seek proper medical attention. Now, the services are going to be on our doorstep. This development will bring improvement in the health sector, especially in our communities,” another added.
The initiative at the health care facility will ease challenges encountered by the local community.
“We had some medical outreach programmes together lately and it had proved that Jewish Ministries can offer excellent medical assistance to patients. Upon resuming operations at Mposi Clinic, they have pledged to establish more infrastructure like a maternity facility, and eye unit. People used to travel for x-ray services to Zvishavane, but with them, it is going to be a one-stop shop,” Mposi Clinic’s Sister in Charge Mr Edson Shoko noted.
National Overseer of the Messianic Jewish Voice Ministry, Mr Alfius Matanda, emphasised their commitment to serving all members of the community.
“We need to avail medicine at this facility and doctors to examine patients whenever need be. Service vehicles and x-ray machines are also our priority and we are going to outsource that. This programme is going to transform lives of people around here, not only the Remba’s, but the doors are open to all.”
Through public-private partnerships, devolution, and the decentralisation agenda, the Second Republic has, since inception, spearheaded the construction of clinics and hospitals across the country.
