By Elvis Dumba
Zvimba — Mashonaland West Province Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Hon. Marian Chombo has emphasized the importance of partnerships in enhancing primary health education, particularly in marginalized communities.
The Minister made this call during a free medical outreach held at Windsor Primary School in Mutorashanga, where she partnered with ZANU PF-affiliated group Boys dzaMudhara to bring healthcare services to rural communities.
Minister Chombo highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring that all people receive the best healthcare for a healthy nation.
“Let us continue working together to address healthcare challenges, promote preventive care, and build a society where everyone has access to quality healthcare and opportunities for growth,” she said in a speech read on her behalf by Deputy Director Tichaona Chiwiro.
The Minister called for public-private partnerships to accelerate affordable universal healthcare access.
She emphasized the need for investment in the health sector to improve healthcare infrastructure and services.
Plans are underway to construct a state-of-the-art clinic in Windsor, Ward 4 of Zvimba Rural District, which will significantly enhance healthcare delivery in the area.
Andrew Mugabe, Boys dzaMudhara Chapter Chairperson for Mashonaland West, said the organization was motivated by President Mnangagwa’s call for Zimbabweans to contribute to the country’s development.
“As young people, we understand that we can contribute towards a positive future of our country, and thus we took it upon us to chip in through our little efforts,” he said.
The organization has been involved in various community development projects, including the rehabilitation of a classroom block at St Oswald School in Mhondoro and drilling a borehole in Mafuta near Raffingora.
These initiatives demonstrate the group’s commitment to improving the lives of rural communities.
The medical outreach provided hundreds of rural communities with free health checkups, medicine, and expert health advice from doctors and medical experts. Services included eye care, with eyeglasses offered for free.
The event demonstrated the impact of partnerships in improving healthcare access and outcomes in marginalized communities.
The partnership between the government and Boys dzaMudhara has shown that collaborative efforts can make a significant difference in the lives of rural communities.
By working together, organizations can pool resources and expertise to address healthcare challenges and promote preventive care.
The success of the medical outreach is a testament to the power of community engagement and partnerships.
As Andrew Mugabe said, “We believe as Zimbabweans nobody is coming to develop our country, instead of complaining we have to come together in unity and build our country.”
This spirit of unity and determination will be crucial in driving progress and improving the lives of rural communities.
Enia Ganizani, the 84-year-old who received free eye glasses, hailed the initiative.
“I have been living with eye problems for a long way, and I could not afford the related medical costs, and I am very grateful that I finally got my sight restored, and I would like to thank our member of parliament Hon Marian Chombo for bringing the medical outreach to our community,” she said.
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