Top Class Healthcare whilst in transit : Airport Clinic RG Mugabe International, Harare

Airport Medical Clinic & Telemedicine Services

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport

Trauma Centre Borrowdale operates a fully equipped, on-site Airport Medical Clinic at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, serving as a critical access point for emergency care, traveller health, and medical tourism coordination. Strategically located within the airport precinct, the clinic supports passengers, airline crew, airport personnel, and inbound medical tourism clients, ensuring immediate medical attention and continuity of care from arrival to hospital admission.

The clinic provides 24/7 medical assessment, triage, and stabilisation for a broad range of acute and urgent conditions, including trauma, chest pain, dehydration, respiratory emergencies, and in-transit medical events. It is supported by fully equipped ambulances and direct clinical pathways to Trauma Centre Borrowdale and Critical Care Hospital, enabling rapid escalation to specialist, high-dependency, or intensive care services when required.

A core pillar of the airport clinic is traveller health and preventive medicine. Services include international travel vaccinations, pre-travel medical assessments, fitness-to-fly evaluations, post-travel medical reviews, and medical clearance for onward travel. These services are essential for business travellers, airline crew, expatriates, and medical tourists requiring formal medical documentation or clearance before or after procedures.

The clinic also offers IV hydration, wellness, and recovery therapies, commonly referred to as “Jet Fuel Drips,” designed to manage jet lag, dehydration, fatigue, immune suppression, and travel-related stress. These therapies are particularly valuable for long-haul travellers, executives, airline crew, and inbound patients preparing for admission, surgery, or recovery.

For medical tourism patients, the airport clinic functions as a clinical gateway into Zimbabwe’s healthcare system. Upon arrival, patients may undergo initial clinical evaluation, review of medical records, medication reconciliation, and coordination of admissions or outpatient services. Dedicated ambulance transfers ensure a safe, discreet, and efficient transition from airport to hospital or accommodation.

Integrated telemedicine services further enhance the clinic’s role as a regional and international access point. Through secure teleconsultation platforms, patients can access specialist physicians, surgeons, and the Medical Director both prior to travel and while in transit. Telemedicine enables pre-arrival assessments, treatment planning, second opinions, and continuity of care for patients who may require medical guidance before landing or after departure.

Telemedicine services also support airline operators and airport authorities by enabling real-time clinical consultation during in-flight or on-ground medical incidents, assisting with decision-making around diversion, stabilisation, or transfer. For medical tourism clients, telemedicine ensures ongoing follow-up, post-procedure monitoring, and coordinated care once patients return to their home countries.

The airport clinic additionally provides occupational and aviation medical services, including health assessments for airport staff, emergency response coordination, and collaboration with airlines on passenger and crew health matters. Operating in close partnership with aviation authorities, airlines, and emergency services, the clinic strengthens safety, response readiness, and clinical governance within the airport environment.

By integrating on-site emergency care, preventive travel medicine, wellness therapies, telemedicine, and seamless hospital transfer, the Airport Medical Clinic plays a vital role in positioning Zimbabwe as a safe, efficient, and internationally aligned destination for travel and medical tourism. It reinforces Trauma Centre Borrowdale’s commitment to delivering world-class care across every stage of the patient journey—from arrival to recovery and beyond.