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South Korea assesses impact of medical equipment donation to Bulawayo health services
via NewsDay Zimbabwe5 min read
South Korea's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jae Kyung Park, visited Nkulumane Clinic on Wednesday to evaluate the effectiveness of medical equipment donated to Bulawayo last year. The donation, valued at approximately US$110,000, included essential medical equipment and a vehicle, which were distributed among council clinics to enhance healthcare delivery. Ambassador Park, who was in Bulawayo for the official opening of the 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, stated that the visit provided direct insight into how the donation is improving access to services. He reiterated South Korea's commitment to supporting Zimbabwe in health, education, and agriculture, emphasizing continued cooperation to address existing gaps. The donated vehicle has been instrumental in outreach programs, including a poliovirus vaccination campaign. City officials, including Health, Housing and Education Committee chairperson Councillor Ntombizodwa Khumalo and Director of Health Services Edwin Mzingwane, attended the tour. The Bulawayo City Council expressed gratitude for the support, noting that the donation has significantly improved healthcare service delivery and strengthened their capacity to reach communities and enhance public health outcomes.
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