Old Mutual Zimbabwe Ploughs Back to the Community

By Andile Mvundla

Old mutual Zimbabwe has donated a US$12 750 state of the art operating room equipment to Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo.

This donation seeks to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide essential medical care to the community, aligning with the goals of the National Health Strategy (2021 to 2025).

In an interview with SkyzMetro FM on the sidelines of the event, Old Mutual Zimbabwe Business Development and Stakeholder Manager for Southern region, Gladys Lugalo said that this donation is evidence of their growing relationship with institutions that serve the community and will go a long way in addressing pressing medical needs that are faced by the community.

“We have always pride ourselves with institutions that look after the community they serve and health care is one of our pillars that we are concerned about. We hope that this donation will play a part in improving the pressing medical needs of the patients as they come for treatment,” said Lugalo.

The donation seeks to support the National Surgical, Obstetric and Anaesthesia Strategy (NSOAS) 2022 to 2025, which emphasizes strengthening primary healthcare by addressing critical gaps in surgical infrastructure.

By enhancing Mater Dei Hospital’s capabilities, Old Mutual ensures that the facility can provide timely, affordable, safe, and high-quality surgical services to the community.

Mater Dei Hospital Chief Executive Officer Sister Maureen Jamieson, expressed her gratitude to the donation, stating that it will mark a transformative step towards enhancing healthcare in the community, with the well-equipped operating room expected to improve patient outcomes and provide quality care that every individual deserves.

“There was a need to change the system of medicine in Bulawayo and hence we have added modern day facilities to the hospital to improve the services of patients that come for treatment . This donation will not only see improvement of medical services but will also aim to promote a patient and child friendly environment for those that come for treatment,” Sister Jamieson said.

Mater dei hospital Medical Director Dr Adolf Macheka added that the operating room is a modern concept which comprises of all services which are instituted at one place and will see high quality surgical operation services delivered to patients.

As the hospital prepares to set up the new operating room, plans are underway for an inspection by relevant authorities. This upgraded surgical infrastructure will elevate the standard of medical care and effectively address the operational demands of healthcare delivery.