More than 1,200 villagers in Sanyati have received free healthcare services through a medical outreach programme under the Presidential Emergency Medical Scheme, supported by Discovery Ambulance Services.
The two-day initiative, conducted last Friday and Saturday, across Wards 11 and 16, brought vital healthcare closer to communities that often face long distances and financial barriers when seeking treatment. Services offered included free doctor consultations, medical check-ups, exercise sessions, and the distribution of essential medications.
Beyond treatment, the outreach also focused on empowerment. Over 150 villagers received training in basic first aid and were awarded certificates of completion. This move aims to strengthen local capacity to handle emergencies before professional medical help arrives, enhancing community resilience.
For many beneficiaries, the programme was life-changing. Shingai Choruma, expressed heartfelt gratitude.
“I am grateful for the programme, as it has given me access to a medical doctor. As someone who uses a wheelchair, travelling to Sanyati Hospital requires money, which I do not have. This intervention has been a blessing,” he said.
Another villager, Patrick Chidzere, echoed this appreciation.
“We want to thank the Second Republic for bringing these critical services closer to the people,” he said.
Officials from Discovery Ambulance Services stressed the life-saving impact of the outreach. Dr Pardon Kambamura highlighted that several chronic illnesses were diagnosed during the campaign, showing the importance of such initiatives in underserved areas.
“This outreach has given us the chance to reach people who normally walk long distances or go without medical attention. We screened, treated, and counselled many patients. The relief on people’s faces reminded us that these programmes are vital for rural communities,” Dr Kambamura said.
Recognising the persistent healthcare challenges in Sanyati, Member of Parliament, Polite Kambamura pledged further support. He announced plans to provide every village health worker with blood pressure machines, while also re-equipping local clinics.
“We are working on constructing more clinics using my funds and the Constituency Development Fund, in line with President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030. While waiting for permanent facilities, mobile medical outreaches will continue to ensure those in remote areas are not left behind,” he said.
This is not the first such intervention. Earlier in February, more than 700 villagers at Nyimo Business Centre also benefited from free medical services under the same scheme, demonstrating the consistency of efforts to expand healthcare access in rural Zimbabwe.
The Sanyati outreach reflects the Government’s commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and empowering communities, ensuring that no citizen is left behind in the journey towards an inclusive, healthier Zimbabwe.
