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Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter
MPILO Central Hospital doctors whose belongings were burnt to ashes when their residence was gutted by fire in May, yesterday received refrigerators and irons from Simbisa Brands which runs the Innscor outlets.

Thirty-nine healthcare workers including doctors lost most of their property in the raging fire which destroyed property valued at around US$500 000.

The workers also lost important documents such as national identity cards and educational certificates.

Speaking at the ceremony before handing over 44 fridges and 44 irons, Simbisa regional human resources manager Mr Juta Tshuma said the company was committed to being part of the continuous improvement of communities and livelihoods.

“Today we are here to hand over these 44 fridges and 44 irons for use by our dear health care workers whose property was destroyed by fire. It is our hope that this donation will contribute towards making their dwellings habitable again after this disastrous experience. We more than need these health workers as we fight the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Mr Tshuma.

He said the company was committed to making a positive impact on communities.

“It is the people of Zimbabwe who grew Simbisa Brands to where it is today. We opened the first Chicken Inn branch in 1987 in Speke Avenue in Harare and today we operate more than 225 outlets across the country,” said Mr Tshuma.

He said with the support of Zimbabweans, the company has expanded to Mauritius, Namibia, DRC, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Swaziland and Ghana.

Mpilo acting clinical director Dr Francis Chiwora thanked Simbisa Brands saying the donation will help affected healthcare workers live normal lives.

“We are happy to be witnessing this donation today and we are grateful to companies like Simbisa who stop at nothing to ensure our health care workers are taken care of. On behalf of Mpilo hospital management and staff I would like to thank you for remembering us. Such gestures show the doctors that they are appreciated,” said Dr Chiwora. -@thamamoe