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From Candlelight to Solar Power: Transforming Healthcare in Rural Zimbabwe
For years, delivering babies by candlelight was a grim reality at Mhandamahwe Rural Health Centre. Today, thanks to a nationwide solar initiative, a flick of a switch is changing lives, transforming healthcare, and building a climate-resilient future for Zimbabwe.
From Darkness to Light
"We used to request mothers to bring candles and torches as part of delivery services," recalls Petunia Tshuma, acting Nurse-in-charge at Mhandamahwe Clinic. "Installation of solar power has tremendously changed our services." This simple statement captures a profound shift away from an era where anxiety and unsafe conditions were the norm for expecting mothers like Emelda Madlangove, who remembers the 'dark days' of giving birth by candlelight.
Reliable electricity is a game-changer. It allows doctors to operate safely at night, keeps critical vaccines and medicines potent in refrigerators, and powers the IT systems needed for digital patient records and modern healthcare logistics. For clinics that once relied on polluting and expensive diesel generators, solar power is providing a cleaner, more affordable, and silent alternative.
The "Solar for Health" Initiative
With financing from the Global Fund, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has partnered with the Zimbabwean government to equip the nation's health facilities with solar energy. This landmark project is designed to build a "smart health system" that is efficient, sustainable, and resilient.
To date, an incredible 1,072 health facilities across Zimbabwe have been equipped with solar power. This has not only reduced operational costs but also avoided nearly 17,700 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2024 alone. With another 188 facilities scheduled for upgrades by the end of 2025, the initiative will bring green energy to 70% of all health facilities in the country.
Sona Solar Zimbabwe promotes "solar for health" by providing reliable solar solutions for homes, clinics, and businesses, ensuring uninterrupted power for critical needs. From small home systems to large commercial setups, the company offers customized solar packages for various applications, transforming lives across Zimbabwe and supporting national efforts to integrate solar power into healthcare infrastructure.
| System | Capacity | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Home Solar | 2kVA | $680 |
| Advanced Home Solar | 3kVA | $1,000 |
| Commercial Solar | 12kVA | $11,530 |
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A Resilient Future
This initiative has proven to be a critical lifeline, especially during the 2024 El Niño-induced drought that crippled Zimbabwe's hydropower and led to daily power cuts of up to 17 hours. While the national grid failed, solar-powered clinics and hospitals continued to operate, safeguarding communities and proving the resilience of decentralized solar power.
The project extends beyond clinics. It includes national distribution warehouses, ensuring medicines are safely stored, and laboratories that test the safety of health products. Thanks to solar, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has increased its laboratory testing volume by 300% since 2014, strengthening the country's ability to combat disease outbreaks.
Gallery: Lighting Up Lives
A rural clinic now powered by the sun.
Ensuring the cold chain remains unbroken.
Safe, reliable power for critical procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a partnership between the UNDP, the Global Fund, and the Government of Zimbabwe to equip the nation's health facilities with reliable solar power, ensuring they can operate 24/7, even during national power cuts.
As of 2024, 1,072 health facilities have been equipped with solar energy. By the end of 2025, this number will grow to cover 70% of all health facilities in Zimbabwe.
In 2024 alone, the initiative avoided an estimated 17,699 tonnes of CO2 emissions by replacing diesel generators and reducing reliance on the grid.
During the severe 2024 drought, which crippled Zimbabwe's hydropower and caused nationwide blackouts, the solar-powered clinics remained fully operational, providing a critical lifeline for local communities.
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