Cimas Honours Medical Pioneer Dr Sipho Zwana

Cimas Health Group has renamed its Bulawayo Medical Centre after medical pioneer Dr Sipho Leonard Vivian Zwana, in recognition of his contribution to Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector.

The late Dr Sipho Zwana, was Zimbabwe’s first Black anaesthetist and the first Black doctor to serve at Mpilo Hospital.

Speaking at the renaming ceremony today, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, commended Cimas for honouring Dr Zwana’s legacy.

Minister Ncube said the recognition should inspire medical practitioners in Bulawayo and future generations to uphold high standards in healthcare.

Cimas Chief Executive Officer Vulindlela Ndlovu said the decision to rename the facility reflects the organisation’s commitment to preserving the legacy of medical pioneers.

Dr Zwana’s daughter, Thandeka Zwana, thanked Cimas for recognising her father’s contribution, saying the naming of the facility would help preserve his legacy for future generations.

Dr Zwana served in healthcare for 52 years, leaving a lasting contribution to Zimbabwe’s medical profession, before his retirement in 2013.