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Gwanda Hospital offers free renal care
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The Ministry of Health and Child Care says access to essential medicines remains a top priority at Gwanda Provincial Hospital, with current drug stocks sufficient to meet patient needs.
In a statement, the ministry said the hospital's pharmacy maintains approximately 70% of the required drug supply, ensuring patients receive timely treatment on-site.
"At Gwanda Provincial Hospital, drug stocks are steady at ~70%, ensuring clients get treatment within the facility. Further, the hospital's renal unit also offers free life-saving services," the statement read.
The hospital's renal unit provides critical care for patients with kidney-related illnesses, including dialysis, at no cost. The ministry said these measures are part of government efforts to strengthen public health infrastructure and improve service delivery in provincial hospitals.
Health experts welcomed the developments.
"Maintaining consistent drug supplies at provincial hospitals is crucial," said Tendai Chikondi, a public health expert. "It reduces the burden on patients who would otherwise spend time and resources sourcing medication elsewhere. Free renal services are equally critical, given the high costs associated with dialysis and kidney care."
Health analyst Ruth Mandaza added: "This will go a long way in saving lives, especially in rural communities where alternative facilities are limited."
The hospital serves as a referral centre for Matabeleland South province, providing healthcare to thousands of residents. While there have been reports of low medicine stocks forcing patients to travel to Bulawayo, the ministry's statement reassures the public that Gwanda Hospital remains equipped to provide essential treatments locally.
In a statement, the ministry said the hospital's pharmacy maintains approximately 70% of the required drug supply, ensuring patients receive timely treatment on-site.
"At Gwanda Provincial Hospital, drug stocks are steady at ~70%, ensuring clients get treatment within the facility. Further, the hospital's renal unit also offers free life-saving services," the statement read.
The hospital's renal unit provides critical care for patients with kidney-related illnesses, including dialysis, at no cost. The ministry said these measures are part of government efforts to strengthen public health infrastructure and improve service delivery in provincial hospitals.
"Maintaining consistent drug supplies at provincial hospitals is crucial," said Tendai Chikondi, a public health expert. "It reduces the burden on patients who would otherwise spend time and resources sourcing medication elsewhere. Free renal services are equally critical, given the high costs associated with dialysis and kidney care."
Health analyst Ruth Mandaza added: "This will go a long way in saving lives, especially in rural communities where alternative facilities are limited."
The hospital serves as a referral centre for Matabeleland South province, providing healthcare to thousands of residents. While there have been reports of low medicine stocks forcing patients to travel to Bulawayo, the ministry's statement reassures the public that Gwanda Hospital remains equipped to provide essential treatments locally.
Source - Southern Eye
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