THE construction of Lupane Provincial Hospital has been stalled by the government's failure to raise $55 million that is needed to complete the project.
Work at the hospital in Matabeleland North's capital was suspended in 2005 due to economic challenges.
Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Chiratidzo Mabuwa recently told Parliament that the construction of the 438 bed hospital was suspended due to a shortage of funds.
Mabuwa said this on behalf of Finance and Economic Development Patrick Chinamasa following a question by Lupane legislator Mail Nkomo in the National Assembly.
The Deputy Minister said construction activities would commence as soon as funds are available.
She said the government has been constructing hospital facilities across the country to ensure equitable access to health services for citizens.
The construction of the hospital is part of several government projects initiated after Lupane was declared Matabeleland North’s provincial capital in 1999.
Some of the projects include the construction of Lupane State University, a government office complex and a dam,Bubi-Lupane.
The university is yet to relocate as construction of all the necessary infrastructure is yet to be completed.
- Chronicle
0