Story by Tapiwa Machemedze
A total of 17 health institutions in Mount Darwin have received resources from Senator Dr James Makamba’s health facilities initiative, aimed at complementing government efforts.
On Saturday, seven clinics in the area became the latest beneficiaries of donations from Senator Makamba, which included consumables and cash worth nearly US$20 000.
The initiative, launched on the first of January this year, aims to support 28 health institutions in the senatorial constituency. Stakeholders, including traditional leaders, government officials, war veterans, and ruling party members, commended the efforts, emphasising the importance of community contributions to development.
“I encourage us to unite and join hands with our President in this program being done by our Senator. He is doing a good programme and this job is going on well. What is being done encourages unity of purpose, self-reliance is what is required. For example, if a roofing sheet is damaged on our roof, let us repair it while we wait for government interventions,” Mount Darwin War Veterans Chairman, Cde Andrew Chikukwa said.
“I am very happy we have been visited by our Senator, we feel very happy we have development in the area. We have our ruling party which raised us so I am happy that we are developing,” Chief Madziwa added.
“This programme being carried out by our senator is very good for the district. He is helping our clinics and the community so that areas get what they need. He is leaving money and consumables which is supporting the government’s mandate. He is reminding people that a country is built by its people,” Mt Darwin District Development Coordinator Mr White Nkoma weighed in.
Senator Makamba said the initiative which began as a celebration of his birthday on January 1, emphasises that a healthy nation is vital in achieving Vision 2030.
“The President has made it very clear to us that he needs Zimbabwe to be an upper-middle society so the priority of everything is a healthy nation. If we are not healthy it means we cannot work, students cannot concentrate in school, the world has become extremely competitive and that’s what drives me, is to have a healthy nation.”
The latest beneficiaries of the initiative include Bvuma, Mupfure, Chibuli, Tsakare, Kandeya, Mutwa, and Matope clinics.
