Mkoba Polyclinic is located in Gweru, Zimbabwe and serves a population of over 86,000 people. It provides a range of primary health services including maternal care, immunizations, family planning, HIV/AIDS treatment and more. Resources are limited, resulting in challenges like a lack of basic supplies and the need for manual data processing. The clinic requires additional medical equipment, non-medical equipment, and supplies to improve conditions and services.

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MKOBA CLINIC PROFILE
Name of Health Institution/Clinic:
MKOBA POLYCLINIC
Name of Person Completing this Form:
Daniel MATAWU
Designation:
Town Clerk
Name of Contact at the Clinic, if different from above:
Address:
Telephone No:
E-mail address:
Date: 21 December 2010
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Section 1: Clinic structure
1.1 CLINIC PROFILE:
The City of Gweru serves a population of 157,885 (2002 census projection).
Gweru city council runs 10 health facilities comprising 4 polyclinics, 3
primary health-care clinics, 1 Infections Diseases Hospital as well as 2 centres
for pre- and post-test counselling for HIV. The largest of the health facilities is
Mkoba Polyclinic which is situated in the high density area of Mkoba 13.
Gweru City has a very good road and rail network from surrounding rural and
urban farming areas. Many people are, therefore, able to come in for business
as well as health services.
The clinic fees are deemed low at US$ 3.00 per adult consultation and for
children between 6 and 14 years of age the clinic fee is US$ 2.00. All children
below 5 years of age are treated free of charge as per government policy. Cash
collected from the clinics is very minimal hence it is not able to sustain even
basic health services. Basic resources for the provision of good quality health-
care services are lacking – a feature that is drains the motivation of staff.
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Although a lot of data are collected for health statistics, they have to be
processed manually. This compromises the quality of data and too much time
is consumed in the process. The clinic is, therefore, in need of computers.
1.2 HEALTH- CARE SERVICES PROVIDED:
Mkoba Polyclinic offers various primary health-care services, and the demand
for health services at Mkoba Polyclinic continues to increase. Some of the
services offered include the following.
 Expanded Programmes of Immunisation
 Family planning
 Sexually transmitted infections services
 Tuberculosis services
 Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection
 Mental health services
 Youth health services
 HIV and AIDS programme
 Maternity services
Since 2007 Mkoba Polyclinic has been providing maternity services for
residential Ward 9-12 of Mkoba 1 catchment area, following closure of Mkoba
1 maternity unit due to shortage of resources, particularly midwives. The extra
population from Mkoba 1 catchment area meant an increase of the workload
for the polyclinic covering a cumulative population of 86,191 instead of the
usual 48,130 – almost 55% of the total population of Gweru.
1.3 COMMON DISEASES/CONDITIONS TREATED:
 Treatment of general outpatient diseases and conditions
 Diarrhoeal diseases
 Acute respiratory infections
 Eye and ear infections
 HIV infections and AIDS
 Treatment of opportunistic infections and provision of antiretroviral drugs
 Skin rashes
 Injuries
 Sexually transmitted infections
 Tuberculosis
 Dental conditions
1.4 MONTHLY STATISTICS:
Maternal and Child Health Services
Antenatal care bookings 120
Deliveries 110
Postnatal visits 114
Immunisations under 1 year: 90
One year to 5 years: 150
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Other Services, per month
Patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) 7,000
Patients collecting TB drugs 200
Voluntary Counselling & Testing 200
Opportunistic infection registration 60
Sexually transmitted infections 160
Outpatient Services
Total number of attendances per month 3,000
Section 2: List of equipment required
2.1 MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Materials Current Number Reason for need
number required (none in stock,
broken, insufficient)
Central sterilizing machine 1
Autoclaving pots 2
Autoclaving bags & tape 2000
Delivery beds 2
Patient beds & mattresses
Resuscitators 2
Incubators 2
Suction machine 2
BP machines 6
Haemoglobinometres 2
Fetoscope/electrical 4
Instruments
Artery forceps 10
Needle holders 10
Dressing forceps 20
Receivers 10
Linen for maternity units
Sheets 100
Blankets 100
Counterpanes 60
Mosquito nets 40
Pillows 30
Pillow slips 60
Mackintosh 100
Suture Material
Absorbable e.g. catgut 2/0 200
Non-absorbable e.g. nylon on cutting 100
needle.
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Medical requirements (continued)
Materials Current Number Reason for need (none in
number required stock, broken,
insufficient)
Procedure clothing
Gowns 50
Aprons 40
Gum boots (sizes 7-9) 8 pairs
Goggles 20
Gloves 1000 boxes
Theatre caps 30
Dressings
Cotton wool 50kg
Sanitary towels/Pads P500 160kg
Gauze swabs 500
Bandage (all types) 1800
Paraffin gauze 400
2.2 NON MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Materials Current Number Reason for need
number required (none in stock,
broken, insufficient)
Health information computer 2
Laundry machines 1
Refrigerator 1
4 plate stove 1
Furniture
Office desk 2
Office chairs 8
Benches 8
Garden Tools
Hoes 10
Hose pipe 80m long 2
Shovels 3
Garden Forks 2
Picks 2
Wheel burrow 2
Racks 3
Kitchen
Big pot 20 litres 2
Pot 15 litres 2
Pots 10 litres 2
Kettle 10 litres 2
Dishing spoons 5
Plates 20
Teaspoons 20
Cups 20
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