The project Supports hospitals, mothers and babies born prematurely who need special support. TOFWZ (Time Out for Women Zimbabwe)work closely with Victoria Provincial Hospital in Mutare, Manicaland that serves mothers and babies across eight provinces with special support services. This year was our first year to bring baby kits to needy mothers, more formula milk for new born premature babies in situations where the mothers have passed away; and to hold a festive march to raise awareness of the need for expanded facilities.

The special Baby Care unit (above) supports neonatal care for new born babies. These children given a proper chance can be someone great. They are just looking for a chnace in life

The gallery above shows orphaned children being collected by grand mothers from the rural areas. They travel great distances at considerable cost by bus. They have absent fathers.

The World Prematurity Day event held around 15 November should be held annually. It was supported by the nurses and doctors from the hospital, the army band and children from Murahwa school in Mutare. The procession concluded at the Mutare Meikles gardens and at the Old Mutare Club where the Provincial director of Health, and senior members of Victoria Provincial Hospital gave an address.