Vision 2030: Prevail International Ready to Rehabilitate Rural clinics

Prevail International has announced a series of initiatives aimed at upgrading rural health facilities, in line with the Second Republic’s Vision 2030 under President Mnangagwa, with the goal of building a healthier nation.

The company, led by Presidential Special Advisor on Investments Dr Paul Tungwarara, is spearheading the transformation of the Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Ward and the Adlam House nurses’ residence at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.

The overhaul at Mbuya Nehanda is now 70 per cent complete, and health officials report that the impact is already being felt, particularly in reducing preventable infant deaths.

Speaking during a media tour at the country’s largest hospital, Prevail International Communications Officer Tariro Dondo emphasised that the organisation’s focus extends beyond urban areas.

“Prevail International is not a selective conglomerate; we are ready for all, and we are prepared to move into rural areas to upgrade all health facilities.

“As President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s mantra is ‘leaving no one and no place behind’, we have adopted that as our main objective in the health sector.

“The renovations we are undertaking are proof that Prevail is here to serve the nation. Upgrading rural institutions is on our agenda, and we believe it is achievable,” Dondo said.

The ongoing renovations at the Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Wing are set to provide a safer and more hygienic environment for mothers.

Speaking on the sidelines of the tour, Prevail International Projects Manager Vanessa Butao revealed that Adlam House, home to future healthcare professionals, is also undergoing major upgrades. The residence is expected to reopen in early September.

The facility is being fully refurbished, with all 353 rooms receiving upgrades, including modern bathrooms on every floor.

“We have completed electrical and plumbing works, fixed long-standing leakages, and added four extra bathrooms per floor,” said Butao.

The previously overcrowded and under-resourced residence had been accommodating just 40 students, down from its original capacity of 353. But with restored water systems, eight newly drilled boreholes, and a 30,000-litre water reserve, full occupancy will soon resume.

To ensure uninterrupted power supply, Prevail has installed 200 solar panels, guaranteeing consistent access to lighting, hot water, and security.

Even recreational facilities have not been neglected; the swimming pool has been refurbished to support student wellness.

“Our aim is to improve the lives of nursing students, who are the backbone of Zimbabwe’s future healthcare,” Butao added.