BULAWAYO, Apr. 23 (NewsDay Live) — South Korea’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jae Kyung Park, on Wednesday toured Nkulumane Clinic to assess the impact of medical equipment donated to the city last year.
The consignment, valued at about US$110,000, included critical equipment and a vehicle distributed across council clinics to strengthen healthcare delivery.
Park, in Bulawayo for the official opening of the 66th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, said the visit offered first-hand insight into how the donation is improving access to services.
He reaffirmed South Korea’s commitment to supporting Zimbabwe, particularly in health, education and agriculture.
“I am encouraged to see how the equipment is being utilised and the difference it is making in healthcare delivery. South Korea will continue to prioritise cooperation and assist in closing gaps where possible,” he said.
During the tour, Park noted the donated vehicle is playing a key role in outreach programmes, including a poliovirus vaccination campaign that began on April 20 and ends today.
City officials who attended included Health, Housing and Education Committee chairperson Councillor Ntombizodwa Khumalo, Director of Health Services Edwin Mzingwane, and other council staff.
The Bulawayo City Council expressed appreciation for the support, citing improved service delivery across clinics.
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In a statement on its official Facebook page, the council said the donation “has significantly enhanced healthcare service delivery… strengthening our capacity to reach communities and improve public health outcomes.”
It added that such partnerships remain vital in improving residents’ quality of life and access to essential health services.
