By Innocent Nxumalo
PUBLIC Private Partnerships in the health sector continue to bear fruit with massive investments being directed towards critical medical equipment and supplies.
Access to critical health equipment like oxygen machines and medical laboratories is gaining momentum , thanks to collaborated effort by government and private investors.
The latest investment at North Haven Medical Centre in Beitbridge highlights the pivotal role of the private sector bolster standards within the health sector, according to Beitbridge-East legislator Hon. Albert Nguluvhe who officially opened the Centre this weekend .
“Such contributions are in line with government vision of attaining an upper-middle income economy where everyone has access to improved healthcare. We encourage entrepreneurs to come on board,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the private sector, North Haven Medical Centre founder, Dr Aram Magodora noted that the sector remains committed to supporting government policies.
“As an entrepreneur, I saw a need as I am part of this community. This facility is not competing with public health institutions, but is meant to save lives by providing specialised equipment,” he noted.
In its 2023 national budget, government emphasised a private sector-led economy to ensure improved efficiency in all sectors.
