Department of Medicine

Consultants

  • Dr. K. Noko – MBChB (UZ), FCP (SA)
    Specialist Physician & Consultant

  • Dr. M. Drau – MBChB (UZ), FCP (SA), CMSA, MBA (NUST)
    Specialist Physician & Consultant

  • Dr. N. Dzvanga – MBChB (UZ), MMED (UZ), PCP (SA), FCP (ECSA), DTMH (UK)
    Specialist Physician & Consultant

  • Dr. T. Nyika – MBChB (UZ), MMED Medicine (UZ)
    Specialist Physician & Consultant

  • Dr. F. Nhari – M.D (RUS), FCP (ECSA)
    Specialist Physician & Consultant


Overview

The Department of Medicine is part of the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) Complex. It provides comprehensive medical services to the City of Bulawayo and the surrounding provinces, including Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Midlands, and Masvingo.

The department is staffed by:

  • 5 Consultants

  • 8 House Officers

  • Several Junior Resident Medical Officers

We also offer in-house training for doctors, nurses, and health professionals pursuing specialization in internal medicine.


Clinical Services

Inpatient Units

  • Female Medical Ward

  • Male Medical Ward

  • Infectious Diseases Ward


Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

The ICU is a shared, multidisciplinary unit managed jointly with:

  • Surgery

  • Obstetrics & Gynaecology

  • Other clinical departments


Outpatients Clinic

  • Management of minor ailments

  • Chronic disease care

  • Follow-up consultations

  • Open Monday to Friday


Casualty Unit

  • Handles all emergencies

  • Open 24/7


Opportunistic Infections Clinic (OIC)

  • Operates Monday to Friday

  • Provides clinical care and counselling services


Support Services

The Department of Medicine benefits from:

  • A well-equipped X-Ray Unit

  • Comprehensive laboratory facilities

  • A well-stocked pharmacy

  • Skilled physiotherapy services