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Public-private partnerships enhance Zimbabwe's health sector
via NewsDay Zimbabwe6 min read
Public-private partnerships PPPs between the government and independent healthcare providers are significantly bolstering Zimbabwe's health sector. Vivek Solanki, chief executive officer of Trauma Centre, highlighted that PPPs are crucial for managing the health sector, citing their effectiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Trauma Centre established a COVID-19 training facility, training over 3,300 healthcare workers nationwide in disinfection and infection control without charge. Additionally, the Trauma Centre collaborates with the government on initiatives such as providing angiography services for cardiac cases from state hospitals and partnering with the Open Heart Program at Parirenyatwa Hospital through personnel, equipment, and expertise exchange. Negotiations are also underway with the Ministry of Health for a PPP in the radiology sector and for improving wards, laboratories, and pharmacies in the state sector. Donald Mujiri, Health ministry director for communications, noted that these collaborations strengthen the delivery of specialized services, including open-heart surgery and dialysis, and promote medical tourism. These advancements contribute to the National Development Strategy 2 and Vision 2030 by expanding access to high-quality healthcare for all Zimbabweans. PPPs aim to revive public health infrastructure, improve services, reduce patient out-of-pocket expenses, and introduce technical expertise.
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