Mater Dei Hospital (Bulawayo)

Mater Dei Hospital is a private hospital located in Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. It is one of the leading healthcare providers in the country, offering a wide range of medical services to both local and international patients.

History

Mater Dei Hospital was established in 1953 by the Roman Catholic Church. The hospital was initially run by the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM), a Catholic religious order. Over the years, the hospital has grown and expanded its services, becoming a key healthcare provider in Zimbabwe.

Services

Mater Dei Hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, radiology, and pathology. The hospital also has a pharmacy, a physiotherapy department, and a dietetics department.

Facilities

The hospital has a capacity of 200 beds, with wards for general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and intensive care. The hospital also has operating theatres, a radiology department, a pathology laboratory, and a pharmacy.

Staff

Mater Dei Hospital employs a team of highly qualified and experienced medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, radiologists, pathologists, physiotherapists, and dietitians.

Affiliations

Mater Dei Hospital is affiliated with the Catholic Health Commission, the Health Professions Authority of Zimbabwe, and the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe.

See Also

• Healthcare in Zimbabwe
• List of hospitals in Zimbabwe