Doctors in Zimbabwe say the government isn't acting fast enough to fix problems at Sally Mugabe Hospital. The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights thinks officials need to step up their game right away. Nurses walked off the job Monday because they didn't earn enough money and faced awful working conditions. These medical workers have no electricity or running water at the hospital, making their jobs almost impossible.
Health officials claim they're working on solutions like fixing water issues, upgrading elevators, adding another bus for staff, and improving cafeteria services. But the doctors' group finds these promises pretty empty. They point out there's no clear schedule for restoring power and water to the hospital. The government also failed to promise enough medical supplies or truly improve working conditions for everyone there.
The doctors want action yesterday, not vague plans for tomorrow. They're pushing hard for the immediate return of electricity and clean water at Sally Mugabe Hospital. They want the Ministry to explain exactly when they'll fix building problems and pay healthcare workers what they deserve. The doctors demand specific deadlines and real investments in both the people and places providing healthcare across the country.
The mess at Sally Mugabe Hospital shows bigger problems throughout Zimbabwe's healthcare system. Rural hospitals face even worse situations than city medical centers. The entire public health network suffers from major money shortages. Most healthcare funding comes from outside groups instead of the Zimbabwe government itself. Lives hang in the balance as trust in the system keeps dropping lower every day the problems remain unsolved.
Health officials claim they're working on solutions like fixing water issues, upgrading elevators, adding another bus for staff, and improving cafeteria services. But the doctors' group finds these promises pretty empty. They point out there's no clear schedule for restoring power and water to the hospital. The government also failed to promise enough medical supplies or truly improve working conditions for everyone there.
The doctors want action yesterday, not vague plans for tomorrow. They're pushing hard for the immediate return of electricity and clean water at Sally Mugabe Hospital. They want the Ministry to explain exactly when they'll fix building problems and pay healthcare workers what they deserve. The doctors demand specific deadlines and real investments in both the people and places providing healthcare across the country.
The mess at Sally Mugabe Hospital shows bigger problems throughout Zimbabwe's healthcare system. Rural hospitals face even worse situations than city medical centers. The entire public health network suffers from major money shortages. Most healthcare funding comes from outside groups instead of the Zimbabwe government itself. Lives hang in the balance as trust in the system keeps dropping lower every day the problems remain unsolved.
