Free medical services for Nyanga folk

OVER 15 doctors are expected to provide free medical services in Nyanga this year in an annual medical outreach programme scheduled for midMarch.

The outreach, which is set to benefit thousands of villagers with different ailments, is being spearheaded by Nyanga South Member of Parliament Cde Supa Mandiwanzira.

Cde Mandiwanzira, who is also the Minister of Information Communication Technology, Posts and Cyber Security, said the outreach was important as it gave villagers a chance to seek medical attention without forking out money.

“Villagers are living with different ailments, but they cannot afford seeking medical attention,” he said.

“This is an opportunity for them to get assistance for free. Diabetes and cervical cancer screening will also be conducted.

“So far, 15 doctors have confirmed that they will be part of the event. Preparations are at an advanced stage and we are urging villagers suffering from different ailments to come and receive treatment for free.

“This year’s event will be bigger and better since it will be conducted for three full days. It will also be conducted by more doctors.”

The healthcare initiative will be held on March 23, 24 and 25.

The services will be conducted in areas such as Nyajezi, Nyatate, Mapako, Nyarumvurwe, Gairezi, Nyafaru, Gonde, Dombo, Claremont, Erin, Sprinvalley, Matema and Bende.

Sick villagers in Nyanga travel long distances to get medical services, a situation which has seen some people dying before they could receive medical assistance.

Senior citizens and the less privileged villagers who cannot afford health care are also set to benefit from the outreach.

A few years ago, Cde Mandiwanzira, with the support of Rotary International, invited doctors from India, marking the beginning of the annual outreach programme.

Last year’s outreach saw more than 1 000 villagers benefiting.