Four specialist hospitals and a range of dedicated clinical units — all under the Mpilo Central Hospital campus in Bulawayo.
The Paediatric Hospital at Mpilo provides comprehensive, specialist-led medical and surgical care for infants, children and adolescents. Our teams are trained to handle the full spectrum of childhood illness and injury in a child-friendly environment designed to minimise distress for young patients and their families.
Specialist care for premature and critically ill newborns with trained nursing and medical support around the clock.
Surgical intervention for congenital and acquired conditions in children, performed by specialist paediatric surgeons.
Diagnosis and treatment of childhood infections, chronic illness, nutritional disorders and developmental conditions.
Follow-up and ongoing care for children discharged from ward, or referred from community clinics for specialist review.
The Maternity Hospital provides end-to-end care for mothers and newborns — from antenatal check-ups through delivery and postnatal recovery. Our experienced midwifery and obstetric teams support normal and high-risk pregnancies with compassion and clinical expertise.
Regular monitoring and check-ups for expectant mothers, including ultrasound, screening and health education.
Safe, supported delivery services for normal and assisted births, staffed by registered midwives and obstetricians.
Specialist management of complicated pregnancies including pre-eclampsia, diabetes and multiple gestation.
Recovery support for mothers and initial care for newborns, including breastfeeding support and neonatal screening.
The General Hospital is the broad medical and surgical core of Mpilo, handling a wide range of adult medical conditions and surgical procedures. It houses operating theatres, specialist medical wards, emergency services and diagnostic departments.
Inpatient and outpatient adult medical care for conditions including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory and cardiac disease.
Elective and emergency surgical procedures performed by specialist surgical teams in fully equipped theatres.
Management of fractures, joint conditions and musculoskeletal injuries, including surgical and conservative treatment.
24-hour emergency services for trauma, acute medical emergencies and urgent surgical cases from across the region.
The OI Hospital provides specialist care for patients living with HIV/AIDS, focusing on the management and treatment of opportunistic infections in a compassionate, stigma-free environment. Our teams are dedicated to improving quality of life and long-term outcomes for patients.
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation and management, supporting patients on their long-term treatment journey.
Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis, pneumonia, cryptococcal meningitis and other opportunistic infections.
Psychosocial support, adherence counselling and patient education for individuals and affected families.
Regular outpatient monitoring for stable HIV-positive patients, including viral load testing and clinical review.
Beyond the four hospitals, Mpilo houses several highly specialised units that serve as regional referral destinations.
Mpilo's Oncology Centre is a regional referral destination for cancer care, serving patients from Bulawayo and surrounding provinces. The centre offers radiotherapy treatment and chemotherapy services for various cancer types, with an oncology team providing holistic support throughout the treatment journey.
The Renal Unit provides specialist dialysis services for patients with chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury. Our trained renal care nursing team and nephrologists manage patients on haemodialysis, offering scheduled sessions and monitoring for long-term renal patients.
Our Orthopaedic Department manages a full range of bone, joint and musculoskeletal conditions. Services include fracture management, joint assessment, and elective orthopaedic surgery. The department also provides rehabilitation guidance for recovering patients.
The Mental Health Clinic offers compassionate psychiatric and psychosocial services. Our team provides assessment, diagnosis and ongoing management for patients presenting with a range of mental health conditions, from common disorders to acute psychiatric illness.
Mpilo's School of Nursing trains the future healthcare professionals of Zimbabwe. Offering accredited programmes in general nursing and midwifery, the school equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience within Mpilo's busy hospital environment.
Mpilo's casualty department operates around the clock, seven days a week, accepting walk-in emergencies and ambulance referrals. The team handles trauma, acute medical emergencies, surgical urgencies and critical stabilisation before onward admission to specialist wards.