At least 18 patients suffering from various orthopaedic conditions and bone-related injuries have received treatment at an ongoing Orthopaedic Camp being held at Gweru Provincial Hospital.
The camp is attending to patients requiring specialised procedures including hip replacements, fracture repairs, and implant surgeries, particularly for victims of road traffic accidents and other trauma-related injuries.
Medical personnel at the hospital said the initiative is helping to reduce the backlog of patients needing orthopaedic surgery while bringing specialist services closer to the people.
Speaking during the camp, orthopaedic specialist Brian Paketh said the programme had recorded encouraging progress, with several successful procedures already completed.
“We have managed to assist 18 patients by midday, and the cases have been quite varied. We are dealing with hip replacements, fracture fixations, implant procedures, and other trauma-related orthopaedic conditions,” said Paketh.
He said many patients had lived with pain and limited mobility for long periods due to delays in accessing specialist treatment.
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“The response from patients has been overwhelming because some of these conditions significantly affect quality of life. Through this camp, we are restoring mobility and giving patients another chance to live normal lives,” he said.
Paketh commended the medical teams working at the camp for their dedication and professionalism, adding that such outreach programmes are critical in strengthening public healthcare services.
Some beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the assistance, saying the surgeries would help them regain independence and return to their daily activities.
The orthopaedic camp is expected to continue attending to more patients as health experts work to address growing cases of bone injuries and related conditions in the province.