Crisis in health sector deepens

AUDITOR-GENERAL (AG) Mildred Chiri has exposed the rot in the country’s health sector, where there is serious understaffing and shortages of equipment with no ambulances having been procured between 2019 and 2020.

According to Chiri’s audit report on the appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and funds accounts for 2021, Zimbabwe is facing a serious health crisis.

Her report came at a time when South Africa is accusing Zimbabweans of straining the neighbouring country’s healthcare facilities.

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