Chief Financial Officer Mr Peddy Chigunduru said nearly US$4 million has been invested into the modernisation exercise, with approximately US$2.5 million directed towards advanced medical equipment.
The investment forms part of a broader infrastructure renewal programme at The Avenues Clinic, which has just completed a major refurbishment of its maternity ward, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU).
Chigunduru said the capital injection was deliberately targeted at high-impact areas of the hospital to ensure that service delivery matches global healthcare benchmarks.
“In terms of deployment of capital, we are purposeful about investing in areas that strengthen clinical outcomes. Infrastructure and equipment must align with the level of care we intend to provide,” he said.
The latest phase of renovations focused on the third floor, where the maternity ward sits alongside critical care units. The redesigned maternity section now offers seven private rooms for mothers seeking privacy after delivery, as well as eight shared beds to accommodate different budgets.
Hospital management said the reconfiguration was driven by patient feedback, particularly from mothers who had expressed a growing preference for private rooms following childbirth.
General Manager Mrs Sibusisiwe Ndhlovu said the goal was to ensure that the hospital’s physical environment reflects the high standards already maintained by its clinical and nursing teams.
“We are confident in the quality of care being delivered by our clinicians. What remained was to make sure our infrastructure mirrors that excellence,” she said.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), located within the maternity wing, has also been expanded with four additional beds to cater for rising demand. The unit continues to receive referrals from other health facilities across the country, underscoring the hospital’s role in specialised newborn care.
According to management, the NICU has recorded strong outcomes, including the successful treatment and discharge of babies born as early as 26 weeks.
The refurbishment of the ICU and HDU further enhances the hospital’s capacity to manage complex and critical cases locally.
Hospital officials say the modernisation drive will continue as Avenues Clinic positions itself as a centre of clinical excellence in maternal, neonatal and critical care services.
