Old Mutual delivered 250 blankets to Mpilo Central Hospital during a handover ceremony that marked another milestone in the company's Winter Warmer Expo program. The financial services provider has established this annual initiative as a cornerstone of its community outreach efforts across Zimbabwe. Operations manager Gladys Bugalo emphasized the organization's dedication to supporting vulnerable institutions during harsh weather conditions. She highlighted how the donation represents core values of respect, integrity and accountability that define the company's mission. The blankets will provide essential warmth for patients and caregivers who face difficult circumstances during winter months.
The Winter Warmer Expo operates through a digital nomination system where employees and citizens recommend deserving recipients across all ten provinces. Mpilo Central Hospital emerged as a beneficiary alongside Jairos Jiri Centre through this community-driven selection process. The initiative targets institutions that serve the most vulnerable populations throughout the country. Bugalo noted that each blanket carries deeper meaning beyond physical comfort for those who receive them. The program demonstrates the collective impact possible when organizations prioritize community welfare.
Mpilo Central Hospital functions as a major referral facility serving patients from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands and portions of Masvingo province. Chief medical officer Dr Narcisius Dzvanga expressed gratitude for the corporate partnership and acknowledged the timing of the donation. The hospital manages large patient volumes despite resource constraints that become more pronounced during winter seasons. Dzvanga emphasized that demand for warm bedding increases significantly as temperatures drop across the region. The donation will help address ongoing challenges the medical facility faces while caring for diverse patient populations.
The Winter Warmer Expo operates through a digital nomination system where employees and citizens recommend deserving recipients across all ten provinces. Mpilo Central Hospital emerged as a beneficiary alongside Jairos Jiri Centre through this community-driven selection process. The initiative targets institutions that serve the most vulnerable populations throughout the country. Bugalo noted that each blanket carries deeper meaning beyond physical comfort for those who receive them. The program demonstrates the collective impact possible when organizations prioritize community welfare.
Mpilo Central Hospital functions as a major referral facility serving patients from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands and portions of Masvingo province. Chief medical officer Dr Narcisius Dzvanga expressed gratitude for the corporate partnership and acknowledged the timing of the donation. The hospital manages large patient volumes despite resource constraints that become more pronounced during winter seasons. Dzvanga emphasized that demand for warm bedding increases significantly as temperatures drop across the region. The donation will help address ongoing challenges the medical facility faces while caring for diverse patient populations.
