by Ncaba Ntshakala
The Ministry of Health has officially received the newly constructed Ndunazithini Clinic, a state-of-the-art facility that promises to transform healthcare access for the community.
The clinic, built at a cost of over E17 million, was handed over during a ceremony held at the site recently.
The event was graced by Minister of Health Mduduzi Matsebula, who highlighted the positive socio-economic impact the clinic will have on the community and surrounding areas.
The construction of the clinic, which began in January 2022, was completed last month, delivering on time and according to high standards.
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In his remarks during the handover ceremony, Matsebula praised the collaboration between the Ministry, Microprojects, and the contractors involved.
He expressed his satisfaction with the final product, emphasizing the government’s commitment to decentralizing healthcare services and easing the burden of accessing primary healthcare for rural communities.
“It is a great pleasure to be part of the handover of this world-class structure. I know I am not the only one who is overjoyed to witness this historic moment, the handover of this gorgeous facility,”
Matsebula stated, adding that the event was a testament to the government’s dedication to improving public health infrastructure in line with the national call made by His Majesty King Mswati III at the Sibaya.
Matsebula noted that the Ndunazithini Clinic is expected to provide a range of essential health services, including maternity care, dental services, immunizations, pediatric care, and treatment for HIV and tuberculosis.
Family planning services and a mini laboratory will also be available, ensuring that the local community will no longer have to travel long distances for specialized care.
“The clinic is a wonderful addition to our health facilities as we continue to strengthen the Eswatini public health sector,” he said.
“More than this, it brings with it a promise of better and longer healthy days for the people of the communities under Sigwe.”
He emphasized that the facility’s maternity unit would be of immense value to expectant mothers in the area.
The minister also lauded the productive partnership between the Ministry of Health and Microprojects, which has facilitated the construction and renovation of healthcare facilities across the country.
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He urged the organization to maintain its high standards as it continues with future projects. “Through our collaboration, we have seen more structures built and renovated within the time limits, and we appreciate that.
You are excelling, and we request that such standards do not decline as you continue with your assignments,” Matsebula said.
Matsebula further revealed that the new clinic will include staff housing to ensure that healthcare workers are well accommodated.
Addressing the contractor responsible for building the staff houses, he issued a challenge to match the high standard set by the clinic.
“I hope that the houses will be ready for occupation when I return in the next few months,” he added.
The minister assured the community that the government is working to make the clinic fully operational by February 2025, following the delivery of essential furniture and medical equipment.
In his concluding remarks, Matsebula encouraged residents to take full advantage of the services the clinic will offer, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in health initiatives.
“I encourage you to use this facility and get all the services that will be provided here. In that way, we will be able to fight health conditions like the Non-Communicable Diseases (called NCDs) that are showing an increased burden in our country.”
He also appealed to the community to safeguard the facility from vandalism and support the healthcare staff.
“Please ensure that the building is protected from thugs, and I hope that the staff to be deployed here will be welcomed and made to feel at home.”
