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Zimbabwe to Establish Regional Medical Air Ambulance Hub with Russian Assistance

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Zimbabwe to Establish Regional Medical Air Ambulance Hub with Russian Assistance

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Zimbabwe with Russia’s help, to create a regional hub for the deployment of air ambulances in the Southern African region, stated Zimbabwean Minister of Health Douglas Mombeshora. This initiative, according to the minister, would provide critical emergency care services throughout the region and further strengthen the long-standing healthcare cooperation between Moscow and Harare.

Zimbabwe with Russia’s help, to create a regional hub for the deployment of air ambulances in the Southern African region stated Zimbabwean Minister of Health Douglas Mombeshora. This initiative, according to the minister, would provide critical emergency care services throughout the region and further strengthen the long-standing healthcare cooperation between Moscow and Harare.

The Minister pointed out the recent purchase of Russian helicopters and the ongoing training of Zimbabwean pilots by Russian specialists. Minister Mombeshora also emphasized the long-standing friendship between the two countries, dating back to before Zimbabwe’s independence, with Russia providing training for Zimbabwean pilots, doctors, and other professionals. Looking towards the future, the minister outlined his vision for expanded healthcare cooperation with Russia, including increasing the number of Zimbabwean students studying medicine in Russia.

He also proposed short courses for qualified professionals to gain access to advanced Russian medical knowledge and techniques.

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In May 2023, in the wake of heavy rains and floods in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe received a fleet of 18 Russian-made helicopters for disaster management and air ambulances. In the same spirit of cooperation. Today (2 August) Russia, with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Harare, delivered a batch of anti-cholera drugs to Zimbabwe.