IRINGA: The Member of Parliament for Mufindi South Constituency and Deputy Minister for Transport, David Kihenzile, has inaugurated the Makungu Ward Health Centre in Mufindi District Council, Iringa, constructed at a cost of 500m/-.
The launch of the facility is described as a lasting solution for more than 17,000 residents of Makungu Ward and neighboring areas who were previously forced to travel long distances to access healthcare services, particularly maternal health services for pregnant women.
Kihenzile inaugurated the health centre during his four-day tour of the constituency aimed at inspecting development projects and addressing residents through public meetings.
Speaking about the improvements made, he said the long-standing challenge of a mortuary has been resolved, with construction now 100 percent complete. He noted that the completion of the mortuary will spare residents the burden and cost of transporting bodies over long distances, as the remains of their loved ones will now be preserved locally and with dignity.
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He added that some areas still require completion, including the laboratory building and the availability of certain medical equipment, which has already been received and will be installed. The issue of an ambulance has also been forwarded to the government for resolution.
The completion of the Makungu Ward Health Centre forms part of the implementation of the commitments made by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, as the government continues to strengthen health infrastructure and bring services closer to the people.
