Ministers Tour Parirenyatwa Hospital to Assess High-Impact Infrastructure Projects
Ruth Mutyavaviri
Cabinet ministers today toured Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare to assess ongoing infrastructure restoration efforts, a key part of the Second Republic’s high-impact development agenda.
The tour, led by Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, and Information Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere, focused on major renovation projects aimed at improving public health infrastructure.
Cabinet Ministers at Parirenyatwa Hospital.
A key highlight was the reconstruction of Adlam House — a student nurses’ residence that had become uninhabitable due to collapsing ceilings, faulty plumbing, and widespread structural damage. The facility is expected to reopen in early September following extensive refurbishment.
The ministers also inspected Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital, where preparations for a comprehensive upgrade are underway. Mothers, newborns, and sensitive medical equipment are being carefully relocated to allow renovations to proceed smoothly.
“We aim to deliver a world-class hospital, and all critical equipment must be fully functional when the upgrade is complete,” said Dr. Mombeshora. He noted that the project includes equipping operating theatres, CT scanners, and X-ray machines — all of which are expected to be operational by the end of the works.
Dr. Mombeshora added that the upgrades are being done in phases to ensure that patient care is not disrupted. He emphasized that the program reflects the government’s broader commitment to strengthening the healthcare sector and will soon be extended to other institutions, including Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo.
The tour is part of a broader initiative to showcase the Second Republic’s efforts to improve service delivery and enhance the quality of life for Zimbabweans through meaningful infrastructure development.