By Tatiana Mhararira
Construction of the Runyararo Clinic maternity wing is on the horizon, following the completion and commissioning of the North West Clinic’s maternity wing recently.
This was revealed by Masvingo City Mayor Alec Tabe on May 8, 2025 during a press conference held at town house where he was presenting on the state of affairs of the city.
The mayor expressed plans to expand all council clinics, with Runyararo Clinic being the next priority after North West Clinic making significant strides in improving the maternal health in the city.
“We are in the process of constructing a maternity wing at Runyararo clinic that will serve Runyararo Suburb, part of Mucheke suburb and some urban settlements. This project will be completed in 2025 at a cost of US$ 50 000 excluding the equipment.
“The council has resolved to have maternity facilities at all the clinics hence in 2026 a maternity wing will be constructed at Rujeko Clinic,” said Tabe.
The establishment of the maternal wing will improve access to health care services in Masvingo City and reduce the distance travelled by residents to seek for the services to either North West or Mazorodze clinics.
The maternal ward will become the third council owned maternity wing in Masvingo after Mazorodze and Runyararo North west and will help decongest the existing health care facilities.
Recently the council completed the construction of a maternity wing at North West medical centre in Runyararo west suburb and the facility is now functioning with a carrying capacity to admit ten mothers.
