Government is making significant progress on healthcare projects in the country with reports that the repair of cancer machines at Mpilo Hospital is 90 percent complete, with the CT scan and the Chiller being work in progress.
Speaking during a post-cabinet briefing, the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, revealed:
“The replacement of Gel batteries with Lithium batteries at 15 health facilities which include Bota and Gutu Rural Hospitals is at 99% of completion.
“The construction of a National Tuberculosis Reference Laboratory at Mpilo Hospital is on course, with the construction of the superstructure being at 85% of completion.
“The construction of the water tank at Chitungwiza Central Hospital is on course, with the overall progress being at 55% of completion.
“The installation of X-ray Machines at Chikurubi Maximum Prison Hospital and Inkomo Barracks Hospital was completed, while other hospitals are at various stages of completion.
“The construction of oxygen plantrooms at Lupane Hospital and Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital is underway, with the projects expected to be completed in December 2024.
“The procurement of materials for the renovation of 10 waiting mothers’ shelters and theatres at Mt. Darwin, St. Albert’s, Siakobvu, Chidamwoyo, Sanyati, Father O’Hea, Manama, St. Annes Brunapeg, Inyathi, and Nkayi, is in progress.
The minister also revealed progress with the energy sector.
“The construction of the Chitulipasi Community Solar Project in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province, has been completed and awaits commissioning.
The Muchekayaora Grid Extension Project in Gutu District, Masvingo Province has been completed and awaits commissioning.
“While the Negande Grid Extension Project in Kariba District, Mashonaland West Province is at 85 percent completion.”
Meanwhile, the commissioning of the Great Zimbabwe Mini Hydro-Power Station is in progress.
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