By EPN Reporter
NTFONJENI – His Majesty King Mswati III has toured a historic E15 million worth Esicancweni Setemphilo health project.
This include the Mshinande Clinic, which entails the first-ever Road Crash Stabilisation Centre at regional level, Mshingishingini under Ntfonjeni Inkhundla.
The health facility, cost E2 million and the King mentioned that the clinic has had phase one completed with phase two to commence soon. The King noted that six ambulances equiped with high-tech medical equipment had been installed and this cost E13 million, courtesy of the Sincephetelo Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (SMVAF).
His Majesty the King had a chance to explore the new state-of-the-art equipment installed at the clinic as he officially opened the health facility that will benefit hundreds of community members at the Northern Hhohho region.
The King, during his tours of the new clinic also got the chance to see how patients receive treatment at the health facility. The clinic heath care workers were awarded the opportunity, using a human resembling tool, to demonstrate how patients are treated, especially during accidents.
The King said, after the tour, he was pleased to see the mini-hospital ambulances.
“There is equipment that can monitor the heart beat, blood pressure and high-tech medical equipment for surgeries,” said the King.
The new health centre constructed by SMVAF is expected to improve access to healthcare services for residents in surrounding communities.
His Majesty, when delivering his remarks, prayed that despite construction of the health facility, accidents were to be minimal.
“When one visits the health facility, it can be similar to visiting your parents where you will be taken good care of. With all the medical equipment available, I am sure the residents will get the necessary medical care. I would like to applaud and encourage the medical staff to work hard in saving lives,” said the King.
Worth to note is that the King christened the new medical facility as ‘Esicancweni Setemphilo’ medical centre. His Majesty then commended the good work of medical practitioners accross the country.
His Majesty noted that over the years, SMVAF has worked hard to accumulate funds to compensate accident victims. He applauded the government parastal for honesty and integrity in safeguarding public funds at the institution. He said their contribution towards the health project was evidence that they took good care of public funds and have subsequently contributed towards construction of the health centre.
The King warned also on alcohol abuse. He urged the nation to take care and be cautious in order to avoid accidents. The King also thanked the Ministry of Health and that of Finance for their contribution towards the health facility.
The opening of the clinic marks another step in strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring that communities have improved access to quality medical services closer to their homes.
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