Mimosa injects US$4m for Mberengwa hospital upgrade

Zvishavane-based Mimosa Mining Company has injected over US$4 million towards the upgrading of Mberengwa District Hospital in a move set to improve healthcare delivery in the district.

Speaking on Monday during a tour of the upgraded health institution, Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Owen Ncube said the intervention by the platinum miner comes at a time the hospital has been struggling to cope with increasing patient numbers due to dilapidated infrastructure and shortage of equipment.

“It is with a profound sense of appreciation that l address you after my tour of the upgraded Mberengwa District Hospital following over US$4 million financial and material support extended to the institution by Mimosa Mine under its inclusive corporate social investment programme,” Ncube said.

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