Devolution funds help bring healthcare closer to people

Conrad Mupesa

Mashonaland West Bureau

The introduction of Devolution Funds by the Second Republic has advanced health infrastructure development in Sanyati, with the community expressing gratitude to the Government for its commitment.

This funding programme, which supports local councils annually, complements the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), enabling substantial improvements in healthcare facilities.

This year, five clinics at various stages of construction are expected to be commissioned.

The Sanyati community recently acknowledged the Government’s efforts during the Presidential Emergency Medical Scheme outreach programme held at Nyimo Business Centre.

The programme has provided free medical services to hundreds of thousands, and over 45 000 individuals have acquired First Aid skills nationwide, with 145 trained in Sanyati and over 2 000 accessing free medical care.

Chief Neuso said, “Devolution Funds and CDF have been a game-changer for the area. Although the five clinics are still under construction, they signify that many lives will be saved.”

The funds have brought healthcare facilities closer to the Gadza community in Ward 17, aligning with the national goal of improving access to medical care as outlined in Vision 2030.

The Gadza Clinic, equipped with an uninterrupted solar power system, is scheduled to open next month.

Currently, many residents still travel over 10km to access the nearest clinic, while the Government aims to reduce this distance to 5km.

Ms Ngonidzashe Gava, a hypertension patient, expressed her relief at the developments, saying,

“We are pleased that the funds have brought development to Nyimo business centre. Construction is ongoing, and our community is actively involved in ensuring the project’s success.”

Sanyati Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Dr Polite Kambamura, provided insights into the ongoing projects, pointing at their alignment with Vision 2030.

“One clinic has already been completed and is expected to be commissioned soon. The Minister of Health has promised to provide all necessary equipment and furniture.”

Dr Kambamura also said that another clinic in Ward 9 is now at the roof level, with funding secured for its completion.

He has allocated resources for drilling and installing solar-powered boreholes at various clinics, including those under construction, in addition to renovating existing facilities.

Through the Devolution Funds allocated to the Sanyati Rural District Council, villagers in Masasa (Ward 18) are eagerly anticipating the completion of a clinic that is currently over 80 percent finished.

The Government is focused on enhancing infrastructure as it prepares to conclude the National Development Strategy (NDS-1) and launch the five-year NDS-2 next year.

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