Shurugwi North Constituency is set to benefit from a state-of-the-art health facility in Dombwe, a development expected to significantly improve access to quality healthcare services in the area.
The initiative is being spearheaded by Member of Parliament Joseph Mpasi, who said the vision was to build a facility that can rival leading mission hospitals in Zimbabwe.
“We are not just building a clinic, we are building a life-saving institution that we hope will stand shoulder to shoulder with Karanda Mission Hospital,” Mpasi told SouthernEye.
“Our goal is to create a centre of excellence that the people of Shurugwi can rely on.”
He added that the facility will go beyond basic healthcare provision, with plans already in motion to ensure it is fully equipped and professionally staffed.
“We will make sure that this facility has a resident doctor so that our people can access consistent medical care,” Mpasi said
“We are also engaging our Chinese colleagues to establish health exchange programmes that will enhance skills and service delivery.”
Mpasi revealed the long-term vision was to transform the Dombwe facility into a referral centre.
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“We are working towards securing an ambulance and ensuring that this health centre serves not just Dombwe, but becomes a referral centre for Shurugwi, and potentially for the Midlands province and beyond,” he said.
The MP expressed excitement over the overwhelming support from the community, particularly Shurugwi natives living both locally and abroad.
“I am encouraged by the strong interest shown by the sons and daughters of Shurugwi who have come on board to support this project. It shows what we can achieve when we unite for a common cause,” Mpasi said.
Construction of the facility was already underway, with Mpasi outlining an ambitious timeline.
“Work has already started, and we expect the main structure to be completed within three months,” he said.
“The installation of equipment will then take an additional two months, putting us on course for an official opening in October.”
In addition to the Dombwe project, Mpasi noted that efforts were also underway to complete two other clinics in the constituency.
“We are pushing to complete clinics at Juchuta in Ward 13 and Poshai in Ward 12, and we expect both facilities to be operational by August this year,” he said.
Mpasi emphasised that his broader goal was to close healthcare gaps in Shurugwi North.
“We want to fill the gaps and address the pressing health concerns of our people,” he said.
“That is why we are also incorporating local mining firms into our development programmes so they can play a role in uplifting the community.”
