Terrence Mawawa

Zimbabweans in Beitbridge and parts of Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South Provinces are seeking medical attention in South Africa.

Thousands of Zimbabweans are flocking to South African institutions- in their numbers -on a daily basis owing to poor medical facilities in Zimbabwe.

According to a daily paper, most of the people who seek medical attention in South Africa cite the
shortage of equipment and essential drugs.

“Each time I visited Beitbridge Hospital, I paid $12, but this would only be for diagnosis. I had to pay more money to buy drugs from pharmacies. In Musina, I pay R130 inclusive of my diagnosis, treatment and drugs -which works out
to be more reasonable and within
reach. We take a leaf from our leaders, they shun local hospitals to get treatment outside the country. They lead by example,” a disgruntled patient told the daily paper.

Members of the Presidium Emmerson Mnangagwa, Kembo Mohadi and Oppah Muchinguri have been flown to South Africa for treatment on separate occasions.