By Staff ReporterMASVINGO – Delta Beverages, through its flagship brand Castle Lager, has donated ten stateoftheart hospital beds to Masvingo Provincial Hospital as part of a national programme to support public healthcare, with the province becoming the ninth beneficiary of a pledge made during the 10th anniversary of the National Castle Lager Braai Day.The handover ceremony took place at the hospital today, May 29, where Delta Masvingo Region Sales Manager Leonorah Kateedze delivered the company’s commitment speech. Kateedze explained that the donation was part of a broader pledge to give one hundred hospital beds across the country’s ten provinces, a gesture of appreciation to communities that have supported the brand over the years.“We pledged to donate one hundred stateoftheart hospital beds, which will be distributed across the ten provinces of the country. Delta Beverages remains committed to supporting national development and investing in the wellbeing of the communities that form the foundation of our success. We truly believe that this donation is a fitting way to show our appreciation to the communities we serve, while also playing a part in supporting and advancing public healthcare,” said Kateedze.She said the Masvingo handover marks the ninth of ten such events, and the beds were expected to improve patient comfort and support the hospital’s ongoing efforts to deliver quality healthcare.Receiving the donation on behalf of the hospital, Clinical Services Director and acting Medical Superintendent Dr Richard Makoni said the beds could not have come at a better time, as the provincial referral facility is undergoing major renovations.“We are in a process of upgrading this hospital, so this is a timely welcome development. We really appreciate what Delta has done for us because we are moving towards offering worldclass services and we want to make it one of the best hospitals in the country, so the donation helps us to achieve that. We received ten stateoftheart hospital beds, and they will feed well into our vision,” said Dr Makoni.Delta Beverages’ lager beer business made the pledge during the 10th anniversary celebrations of the National Castle Lager Braai Day. The company has now rolled out the bed donations across all provinces, with Masvingo being the ninth to benefit. The final handover is expected to take place in the remaining province soon.
