More than 32,000 people in Makoi and its vicinity will now benefit from the newly renovated Makoi Health Center.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services says renovation of consultation rooms will improve access to health services for persons with disabilities.
The infrastructure improvement also includes painting, change of guttering, and maintenance of restrooms and department workspaces.
A new waiting area has been constructed in front of the health facility to create space for patients while two water tanks with water pumps have been installed to provide a backup water supply.
A 75kva generator will now provide the electricity needs of the health centre during power outages.
The health centre professionals are grateful for the much-improved working environment which will contribute to improved service delivery for patients.
The Ministry of Health has also acknowledged the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) under the Duavata Partnership for the completion of these much-needed renovations.
The renovations of the Health Centre began in May this year and has completed last Sunday.
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