Zimbabwe health leaders tell lawmakers their patients feel happy with medical care, but many signs point otherwise. Young people leave for other countries, trying to find better jobs as nurses, where they earn higher pay. One hospital visitor tells about waiting days for cancer treatment as her sick sister suffers. Minister Machakaire posted online, asking the president to see these problems himself after visiting a sick relative. He says public outcry comes from the real hard times people face daily.
The government spends less money each year on health programs despite promises made to African Union members. Health groups report that only about ten percent of the national money goes toward medical needs instead of fifteen percent as promised. Over four thousand nurses wanted jobs abroad, but officials stopped them from leaving the broken system. Nurses make just $255 monthly when they need at least $840 to live properly. Hospitals once had full teams with doctors, nurses, and diet experts, but many spots remain empty today.
The government spends less money each year on health programs despite promises made to African Union members. Health groups report that only about ten percent of the national money goes toward medical needs instead of fifteen percent as promised. Over four thousand nurses wanted jobs abroad, but officials stopped them from leaving the broken system. Nurses make just $255 monthly when they need at least $840 to live properly. Hospitals once had full teams with doctors, nurses, and diet experts, but many spots remain empty today.
