Zimbabwe officials said Sally Mugabe Hospital suffered minor damage from a weekend fire. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora visited the Harare facility Sunday to examine the affected areas. The blaze struck a storage room that held outdated patient files and old bedding materials. Hospital operations continued without interruption despite the incident. Authorities have not determined what caused the fire to start.
The flames destroyed patient records that workers planned to move to archive storage. Old hospital beds and worn mattresses also burned during the incident. Solar panels on the roof suffered damage from the fire along with power equipment. The destroyed panels had provided electricity to laboratory operations below. Hospital staff replaced the power supply to maintain normal laboratory functions.
Sally Mugabe Hospital serves as a major medical center for Zimbabwe patients. The facility treats people from Harare and surrounding regions across the country. Minister Mombeshora confirmed that medical services remained available throughout the emergency. Fire crews responded quickly to contain the blaze before it spread to other hospital areas. The damaged storage room housed materials scheduled for disposal or transfer to other locations.
Hospital administrators will investigate the cause of the fire. Staff members have restored all essential services to normal operation levels. The facility continues providing critical medical care to patients who need treatment. Officials expect no disruption to ongoing medical programs at the hospital. Emergency repairs will address the damaged areas over the coming days.
The flames destroyed patient records that workers planned to move to archive storage. Old hospital beds and worn mattresses also burned during the incident. Solar panels on the roof suffered damage from the fire along with power equipment. The destroyed panels had provided electricity to laboratory operations below. Hospital staff replaced the power supply to maintain normal laboratory functions.
Sally Mugabe Hospital serves as a major medical center for Zimbabwe patients. The facility treats people from Harare and surrounding regions across the country. Minister Mombeshora confirmed that medical services remained available throughout the emergency. Fire crews responded quickly to contain the blaze before it spread to other hospital areas. The damaged storage room housed materials scheduled for disposal or transfer to other locations.
Hospital administrators will investigate the cause of the fire. Staff members have restored all essential services to normal operation levels. The facility continues providing critical medical care to patients who need treatment. Officials expect no disruption to ongoing medical programs at the hospital. Emergency repairs will address the damaged areas over the coming days.
