The Makonde Christian Hospital

The Makonde Christian Hospital is situated in Mhangura in north-west Zimbabwe. Mhangura used to be a busy copper mining town and this former mine hospital was purchased to run as a mission hospital in January 2001.

The hospital serves a patient population of 55,000 coming from commercial farms, resettlement farm areas and the town of Mhangura. It offers full out-patient and in-patient care including Maternity, Paediatric, Tuberculosis, and Medical/Surgical wards. It also offers Laboratory and Pharmaceutical services. AIDS Home Care is offered to people who are seen in the hospital and community.

The hospital is financed totally through private donations from Zimbabwe, the United States and the United Kingdom. The hospital employs a staff of 1 Zimbabwean doctor, 10 nurses, 6 nurse aides and 24 general hands and drivers.

Spiritual Care is provided by a full-time chaplain who offers devotions for staff, inpatients and outpatients. Patients are prayed for and church services are offered.