Moms must bring 24 items for C-sections at Mutare General Hospital. A new mother who gave birth there shared her story with reporter Hopewell Chinono. Before doctors would help her, she needed to buy everything from surgical gloves to pain medicine. People who came without supplies waited until they found money to buy them. The hospital only helped emergency cases, but gave them nothing for pain afterward.
The list requires patients to buy large dressings, sutures, drugs, swabs, gloves, disinfectant, catheters, and antibiotics. Many people in Zimbabwe are angry about this problem. Some think certain people make money from this crisis on purpose. The country once had good hospitals, but things fell apart for patients.
Social media is filled with stories from others who faced the same demands. One man remembered rushing to find $625 worth of supplies just after his wife had surgery. Another person said the health minister lies when claiming patients feel happy with care. A doctor working with charity groups expressed sadness at seeing healthcare collapse like this around the country.
The list requires patients to buy large dressings, sutures, drugs, swabs, gloves, disinfectant, catheters, and antibiotics. Many people in Zimbabwe are angry about this problem. Some think certain people make money from this crisis on purpose. The country once had good hospitals, but things fell apart for patients.
Social media is filled with stories from others who faced the same demands. One man remembered rushing to find $625 worth of supplies just after his wife had surgery. Another person said the health minister lies when claiming patients feel happy with care. A doctor working with charity groups expressed sadness at seeing healthcare collapse like this around the country.
