The Ministry of Health and Childcare has acquired a heart-lung machine and a heater-cooler system to support open-heart surgeries at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
In a statement, the ministry described the new equipment as a significant milestone in improving specialised healthcare services. Reads the statement:
“The government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Health and Child Care, has procured a heart-lung machine and a heater-cooler for use in open-heart surgery at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
“This equipment will allow cardiothoracic surgeons in the country to undertake more cases.”
The ministry said the investment forms part of a wider strategy to expand access to advanced medical care, aligning with the national goal of achieving universal health coverage. Reads the statement:
“The procurement of this machinery is a demonstration of our commitment to ensuring that citizens have access to high-level clinical services within our public health institutions.
“By equipping our hospitals with modern technology, we are creating an enabling environment for our cardiothoracic surgeons and enhancing their ability to save more lives.”
The government said it will keep focusing on improving key healthcare facilities to provide better services across the country.
The new equipment is expected to start operating in the coming weeks, once it has been installed and tested.
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