The Ministry of Health and Child Care has announced a major improvement in diagnostic services at Hauna district hospital in Manicaland, where the hospital has transitioned from manual film to digital X-ray technology.
In a statement, the Ministry of Health and Child Care said the upgrade is part of an ongoing modernisation drive aimed at improving access to quality healthcare across the country, particularly in rural districts.
“Hauna District Hospital has doubled its diagnostic capacity. By switching from manual film to digital X-ray technology, the hospital has increased the number of patients served daily from 10 to over 20 and eliminated long waiting times,”the Ministry said..
The Ministry highlighted that the shift to digital systems has transformed service delivery, allowing patients to receive timely diagnoses and begin treatment without delays.
“Patients in Mutasa District now get their results in one visit, leading to faster treatment and improved health outcomes,” the Ministry added.
The Ministry said the intervention is part of a broader strategy to decentralise specialist-level services and ensure equitable healthcare access nationwide.
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“This modernisation drive is bringing specialist-level care to all districts in Zimbabwe. No community should be left behind in accessing quality diagnostic and treatment services.
"Digital imaging not only improves efficiency but also enhances accuracy and record-keeping, enabling better patient monitoring and continuity of care,”the statement read.
The Hauna upgrade is one of several projects being rolled out under the Government’s Health for All initiative, which seeks to leverage technology and partnerships to strengthen service delivery.
The development has been supported by international partners, including the Global Fund and United Nations Development Programme, who have been working with Government to strengthen the country’s public health infrastructure.