Sakubva Hospital Gets US$25,380 Maternal Care Upgrade

Government and Old Mutual Zimbabwe have strengthened maternal healthcare services at Sakubva District Hospital in Mutare following the handover of a refurbished Labour Ward and medical equipment worth US$25,380.

The upgrade is expected to improve conditions for expectant mothers and healthcare workers, ensuring safer and more dignified maternity services for communities in Mutare and surrounding areas.

The initiative was funded under the Results Based Financing programme, in line with the National Health Strategy 2026–2030, which seeks to improve healthcare delivery across the country.

Old Mutual Zimbabwe donated 20 beds, blood-pressure monitors, stretcher beds, bedspreads, pillows and benches to support the hospital’s maternity services.

The handover ceremony was officiated by Manicaland Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Misheck Mugadza.

The refurbishment and equipment donation are expected to help improve the ward’s capacity to care for pregnant women, particularly during labour and childbirth.

The initiative also supports President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision of ensuring access to safe, dignified and quality maternal healthcare as the Government continues to work with private-sector partners to strengthen public health institutions.

The partnership between Government and Old Mutual Zimbabwe highlights the role of private-sector investment in complementing public healthcare efforts and improving access to essential medical services.

The upgraded Labour Ward is expected to benefit women from Sakubva and other communities that rely on Sakubva District Hospital for maternity care.