Because mission hospitals and clinics are located close to the communities they serve, and guided by the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ to care for the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized, our health model prioritizes Primary Health Care. This approach ensures that essential services reach rural and remote populations effectively.
Our model is people centred and holistic, encompassing the principles of equity, quality, accessibility and affordability, with Mission health facilities being accountable at subnational levels for program implementation in line with MOHCC objectives. Mission Hospitals and clinics in Zimbabwe contribute 68% health care delivery in rural Zimbabwe and 45% nationally. Most mission hospitals and clinics are in remote and hard-to-reach areas and provide services to underserved, marginalized and vulnerable communities.
The approach also encourages community ownerships to access health care. Faith Based Organizations and leadership structures also assist to promote health seeking behaviours as they are trusted by communities, hence providing the critical support for projects and programs acceptability and successes for comprehensive and holistic well-being of the nation and strengthening communities in addressing their vulnerabilities.
The last diagram on the right illustrates the processes of primary health care access. Hence the need to revisit Primary Health Care for sector improvement, economic growth and sustainability.
Twenty two (22) Hospitals are designated district hospitals and provide national training for Primary Care Nurses and Upskilling to Midwives , State Registered Nurses and Midwives. The output of these cadres contribute to the national workforce. Mission hospitals also provide community medical and rural attachment for Government Medical Officers trainees from the University of Zimbabwe school of Medicines.