Strengths of the UMC Health Board
Jul 23, 2021 | Health
- The United Methodist Church has gained recognition as a provider of healthcare services
- Three Hospitals – two with operating surgical theaters
- Twelve Medical Clinics
- Two Nursing Schools
- Trained staff of Doctors and Hospital Staff
- Support of other mission and governmental healthcare facilities
- UMC Spiritual Leadership
- Government financial support of staff salaries and benefits
- Access to HIV medications
- Access to prescription medications and supplies
- Direct referral from government clinics and to government hospitals
- Strong constituency base
- Worldwide, regional and National presence & recognition/respect
- Full time health coordinator
- All inclusive approach (“People Are People”)
- Deeply rooted & strong community based programmes
- Volunteers in Mission (VIMs) networks – locally & internationally
- Strong programming /community development presence in three districts
- Working relationship with churches & other FBOs
- Strong research of Africa University (AU) and support from USA (technical & fundraising)
- AU also has a lot of African students that can improve regional knowledge and participation
- Strong linkages with Methodist, Lutheran & UMC through Theological College in Epworth, Harare, Zimbabwe
- Official Ministry of Health district hospital (Chimanimani)
- Strong resource base (financial, HR, networks & infrastructure)
- Strong donor base (US “Connections” & private donors) as well as from Ministry of Health or Government of Zimbabwe support to hospitals programme of HTF/RBF
- Positive influence at all levels
- Apolitical
- Strong technical knowledge, competencies at policy levels and amongst the decisions makers
