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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>GOVERNMENT and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) believe that Zimbabwe\u2019s remote areas will now receive better health services after the country received 136 utility vehicles from the Global Fund to fight HIV and Aids, tuberculosis and malaria, among other diseases.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the handover ceremony of the vehicles, Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora said it was government\u2019s commitment to expand access to quality healthcare services, particularly to remote and hard-to-reach areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese vehicles will go a long way in enhancing access to healthcare services, facilitating the transportation of medical supplies, equipment and health workers, and strengthening our emergency and outbreak response capabilities,\u201d Mombeshora said.<\/p>\n

UNDP will be monitoring their usage and how the vehicles are deployed.<\/p>\n

The vehicles were provided as part of the Global Fund\u2019s on-going support to Zimbabwe, which has reached over US$2,8 billion since 2003.<\/p>\n

This support complements government efforts in the fight against the three major infectious diseases HIV and Aids, tuberculosis and malaria.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the help of the Global Fund and UNDP, Zimbabwe has made significant progress in achieving the UNAids 95-95-95 targets, reducing HIV-related deaths by 65% and new infections by 78% in the past decade,\u201d Mombeshora added.<\/p>\n

He said on the malaria front, the country was on track to meet the global technical strategy\u2019s target of reducing malaria incidence by 75% by 2025, with incidence dropping from 32 cases per 1 000 to nine per 1 000 between 2020 and 2022.<\/p>\n

UNDP resident representative in Zimbabwe Ayodele Odusola said: \u201cThe handing over of these vehicles is not just a formality, but a testament to UNDP\u2019s dedication to the development aspirations of our country and the mandate of the Ministry of Health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Odusola added that the agreement outlined comprehensive asset management requirements, including the provision of monthly vehicle information, location data and maintenance records to UNDP.<\/p>\n

Additionally, the ministry should submit quarterly reports on vehicle usage and effectiveness to the UNDP, which will then be transmitted to the Global Fund secretariat.<\/p>\n

\u201cUNDP is committed to working hand-in-hand with the ministries to achieve not only national, but also global health objectives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

This initiative is seen as a significant step in strengthening the country\u2019s capacity to distribute vaccines and improve overall healthcare outcomes.<\/p>\n

As the nation continues its efforts to combat the ongoing health crisis, the UNDP support through this vehicle programme is expected to play a crucial role in driving progress.<\/p>\n

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