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Mukudzei Chingwere

Herald Reporter

THE Government has welcomed the contribution of private players to the health delivery system saying they are compliant to international best practices in the health sector and help in accelerating the attainment of universal health coverage.

Officiating at the opening of a private psychiatric and rehabilitation hospital — Mandara Manor Wellness Centre — the Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Dr John Mangwiro said such world class facilities help in cutting on patients’ exports. 

The rehabilitation facility offers therapeutic reintegration for patients with common mental disorders.

“This venture will help ensure that citizens access the high standard of treatment facilities they require within the country and removes the necessity of travelling abroad for first class health and medical care. At the same time, we can also attract clients from outside the country,” said Dr Mangwiro.

“The environment offers a home-like feel, with patients participating in daily chores as well as group activities in addition to occupational therapy, psychology and family sessions.”

Dr Mangwiro said the state-of-the-art facility was the first of its kind in the country and urged private players in the sector to be compliant.

The hospital is led by directors Dr Sacrifice Chirisa and Mr Nimrod Nyakanyanga who said they had two other facilities.

Dr Chirisa said: “Before the Covid-19 restrictions, our sister hospital in Borrowdale was receiving patients from countries like Australia and the United Kingdom as well as countries in the region.

“This facility has better amenities than the other two and we expect to get more patients coming in. Mental health care needs in a well monitored environment to give people with mental health problems dignity in treatment,” said Dr Chirisa.

Led by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, the health sector is pushing for the access to essential medicines, improved health infrastructure and equipment as well as improved primary, secondary, tertiary quaternary and quinary care.