Ministry of Health Marks Successful Completion of $3.6 Million Rural Health Project

The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with CordAid and the World Bank, has officially concluded a transformative five-year project aimed at revitalising rural health infrastructure across Zimbabwe.

With an investment of US$3.6 million, the project upgraded 25 hospitals in remote and underserved districts, significantly strengthening diagnostic capacity, enhancing patient safety, and modernising healthcare delivery systems. These improvements align with Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030 goals of universal access to quality public services and resilient healthcare.

At the official close-out ceremony, CordAid’s East and Southern Africa Regional Director, Ms Heleen Van Der Beek, highlighted the enduring partnership with the Ministry. Initially launched as a COVID-19 response, the project evolved to address longstanding systemic gaps, especially in rural hospitals hardest hit by the pandemic.

Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Sleiman Kwidini, reaffirmed government commitment to sustaining and expanding the initiative. The Ministry plans to continue the programme using domestic financing, focusing on solarisation and refrigeration, while the World Bank will maintain support for other health projects beyond COVID-19.

Stakeholders have pledged to ensure continuity and sustainability of health sector investments, particularly benefiting marginalised communities as Zimbabwe advances its Vision 2030 agenda.