Story by Tamuka Charakupa
MUDUVURI Pan African Hospital is set to launch a nursing school in Kadoma this year, providing critical skills training for local youth while complementing government efforts to fortify the national health system.
The initiative, which will pilot 20 students in its inaugural intake, is part of a broader push to harness private-sector participation in national development. Philanthropist Jimayi Muduvuri, who spearheaded the project, emphasised the importance of domestic responsibility in addressing the country’s development challenges.
“This project is rooted in the firm belief that nyika inovakwa nevene vayo. We cannot always wait for the Government to act alone. As private citizens, we must step in and complement national efforts, especially in critical sectors such as health,” Mr Muduvuri said.
“Naming the school after the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, is inspired by her selflessness, her passion for caring for others, and her commitment to uplifting communities. This school is about service, skills and giving young people a chance to contribute meaningfully to Zimbabwe’s development.”
The nursing school is already equipped for the task ahead, with modern training equipment and machines installed to ensure students receive hands-on, industry-ready skills.
The facility is ready for operation, boasting modern medical training equipment and high-tech machinery designed to ensure students receive hands-on, industry-standard instruction.
Matron Gladys Gunika of Muduvuri Pan African Hospital confirmed the institution’s readiness.
“We are fully prepared for the first intake as the necessary equipment is already installed. These machines allow trainees to practise real-life nursing procedures in a controlled environment before transitioning to hospital wards. This approach enhances confidence, competence, and patient safety, ensuring our graduates meet the modern standards required by the health sector today.”
The development comes as government amplifies calls for a whole-of-society approach to national development, encouraging individuals and private institutions to complement public sector efforts in key areas such as health and education.
Among the first to benefit from the initiative is 22-year-old Greatwin Mambowa, who says the nursing school has opened doors she once thought were closed.
“As a young person living with a disability, opportunities like this do not come easily. When I heard about the nursing school, I felt hope. This institution is giving people like me a chance to be trained, to work, and to be part of the health sector. I am excited because this means I can build a career and also serve my community.”
According to an official government document confirming the development, at least 20 students will pilot the project.
