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Victor Maphosa

Mashonaland East Bureau

Construction of Chimango Clinic in Mudzi’s Ward 4, is a demonstration of the Government’s commitment to ensure no place is left behind in terms of the massive infrastructure developments going on in the country.

This was said by Mashonaland East Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Aplonia Munzverengwi, while commissioning the clinic this week.

She said Government will work around the clock to ensure critical services are brought closer to the people.

Chimango Clinic was constructed through devolution and Constituency Development Funds.

It was constructed to bring relief to residents of Chimango who have been travelling for more than 10km to get to the next clinic.

Being a malaria prone area, the distance previously covered by the residents made it hard for many sick people to travel to the clinic, hence the deliberate decision to construct the clinic, which has brought joy to the people.

“As Minister of State for this province, I am here to ensure there is development across Mudzi District, as expected by the President,” she said.

“So, today, we are here to commission Chimango Clinic here in Mudzi and this shows that no place and no one across this district is being left behind.

“Commissioning of this clinic is a good example that the Second Republic fulfils its promises and has the people at heart.”

The clinic is powered by solar power, courtesy of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA).

There is also tap water at the clinic.

Said Minister Munzverengwi: “This is wonderful. These are the works of the Second Republic. Chimango Clinic is a true testimony of Government’s commitment to improve livelihoods of Mudzi people, and Mashonaland East as a whole.

“President Mnangagwa said no one and no place will be left behind in terms of development, so every corner of Mudzi will be developed, in all sectors. We have to thank our President for all this.

“I applaud the community for the assistance through resources including bricks, sand and labour. I also want to thank the office of the Member of Parliament for the assistance.”

Minister Munzverengwi saluted Mudzi Rural District Council for using devolution funds towards the clinic’s construction.

“I want to urge the people of Mudzi to remain united as you develop your district,” she said.

Mudzi RDC chief executive officer Mr Victor Nyamutswa said they channelled devolution funds towards the construction of the clinic after realising the challenges that were faced by Ward 4 residents in accessing healthcare services.

He said council would remain committed to improving service delivery across Mudzi district and there would be no compromise on this pledge.

Chief Nyamukoho said Government should continue with the good work of developing communities.

In separate interviews on the sidelines of the commissioning, some Village Health Workers praised Government for constructing a clinic in their area.

“On many occasions, we could walk for more than 10km to collect medication for our patients.

“It was a hard task, but because we had to save lives. We would walk and bring everything for the sick.

“So, inasmuch as this clinic is a positive development for the community, it is a blessing for us health workers because its proximity has brought the much-needed relief.

“As you may know, this area is well-known for malaria. We lost a lot of children, especially those below the age of five and one of the major reasons was the long distance to the next clinic.

“Therefore, I want to commend our Government through various departments for a job well done. Our job has been made easier and we are happy,” said Mrs Chakapiwa Nyamutsenga, a health worker for Chikumo Village.