New clinic commissioned in Beitbridge

Source:New clinic commissioned in Beitbridge –herald GOVERNMENT has been able to boost service delivery in most rural communities through the disbursement of devolution funds and partnerships with development agencies, the Minister of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Albert Nguluvhe, has said. He made the remarks recently while commissioning Tshabili Clinic in Ward 1, under Beitbridge Rural District Council. The clinic was built at a cost of US$210 000 supported by Devolution Funds, the International Organisation for Migration, CAMPFIRE revenues and the Constituency Development Fund.

Additionally, the community provided labour while the Zimbabwe National Army seconded artisans during the construction period. It is understood that the new clinic will serve thousands of villagers from Tshabili village and surrounding areas, reducing the distance to access healthcare services from 20-29km to 8km. “This project demonstrates the success of the devolution programme introduced by President Mnangagwa, which has unlocked resources for local authorities to deliver tangible results,” said Minister Nguluvhe. “In addition, the completion of this clinic aligns with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and Vision 2030, which aim to transform Zimbabwe into an Upper Middle-Income Economy.