Mabura Health Centre, staff quarters open to boost services in Region 10 hinterland communities

The Mabura Health Centre and staff quarters in Region Ten were commissioned on Tuesday as part of the government’s efforts to expand healthcare services in hinterland and riverine communities.
The health centre was constructed at a cost of $54 million and is fully staffed and equipped to provide essential primary healthcare services to residents of Mabura and surrounding areas. Officials said the facility is intended to reduce travel time for patients and improve access to timely medical care in the remote community.
Staff quarters valued at $30 million were also commissioned to provide accommodation for healthcare workers, a move aimed at improving staff retention and ensuring the continuous presence of medical personnel.
The health centre will offer outpatient care, maternal and child health services, basic emergency care and health education, while also supporting preventive healthcare and early intervention.
Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony said the commissioning reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services nationwide, particularly in remote areas where access remains a challenge.
“What we are trying to do is something extraordinary. We want to ensure that the same services available on the coastland are also accessible in the hinterland,” the minister said.
Anthony added that the facility will provide basic laboratory services, improving the timeliness and quality of care, and said telemedicine services would soon be introduced to allow patients to access specialist consultations without travelling long distances.
He also said opportunities would be created in the near future for residents interested in nursing and other healthcare training programmes, aimed at strengthening human resource capacity in the region.
The Mabura Health Centre project forms part of the Ministry of Health’s broader strategy to modernise healthcare infrastructure, improve working conditions for medical professionals and expand equitable access to healthcare services across the country.