NURSES at Irisvale Clinic in Umzingwane, Matabeleland South, have reportedly deserted their work station following attacks by suspected goblins.
Report by Own correspondent
Villagers said the four nurses stationed at the health institution fled two weeks ago following mysterious attacks.
“The goblins have been a problem since last year,” said a villager Mhelethi Moyo.
“It is now closed and nurses have vowed not to come back. Last year we had to contribute some money to bring a traditionalist from Lower Gweru to cleanse the place, but the goblins are still there.”
The goblins are alleged to have sexually abused female nurses at night. Some of the nurses are reported to have sought refuge at Esigodini and Umzingwane clinics.
Meanwhile, community leaders have reportedly organised an urgent meeting for tomorrow to arrange another cleansing ceremony.
Provincial health officials could not be reached for comment yesterday.
