City of Masvingo received community nursing outreach equipment from one of its partners Africa Ahead organization on the 27^th of October 2022 at Masvingo Civic Center.

The donation was in support of the expanded program on immunization.A set of community nursing outreach equipment was received and this equipment will be used during outreach programmes since most clients are prefering to seek immunization services closer to their homes more than going to health centers. The program on immunization will also target adminstraion of covid-19 vaccine since there is a low uptake of the Booster dose of covid 19 This will benefit the community as a whole as Masvingo is targeting to reach 100% herd immunity against covid 19.

From the donations, the face masks and sanitizers are to be given to the disabled clients for free. A branded gazebo, chairs, folded table and ice packs are to be used by nurses who will be vaccinating people in the community.

The ceremony was indeed a remarkable event as His Worship the Mayor C. Maboke, Councilor Chiteme, Councilor Musekiwa, Town Clerk E. Mukaratirwa, District Development Coordinator Mr R. Hove and Council management were present. The partnership between City of Masvingo and Africa Ahead will forever be maintained in support of the EPI program in Masvingo.

City of Masvingo hereby notifies residents, ratepayers and stakeholders on Council swimming pool charges. Adults – $2, Children (14 years & below) – $1, Spectators – $1 and Day Booking – $200. First Session is from 0930hrs to 1245hrs and Second Session is from 1400hrs to 1645hrs. Everyone is allowed to pay before entering the pool. Dogs and pets are not allowed and strictly no alcohol.

Location:  Northly Police Post

In conjunction with Ministry of Health and Child Care, Masvingo City Health facilities will be conducting  Polio vaccination to all children aged 0 – 59 months. Oral Polio will be given at all health facilities strategic points like Rank, Garikai Market (Chitima), Flea Market, Pre- schools, churches and street vaccination.

This is a response to outbreaks which have been experienced in our neighboring countries such as Zambia and Malawi. Therefore, as a country we are not spared due to high mobility of our people. Poliomyelitis 70% can be asymptomatic but still can spread the virus.

May you please cooperate and assist village health workers who will be conducting door collection of data to come up with the correct number of children we have so that adequate resources will be allocated.

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