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By Paidashe Mandivengerei
ZIMBABWE is on the verge of a massive brain drain in the health sector once the Covid-19 pandemic is over, a public health specialist has warned.
The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) secretary-general, Norman Matara was speaking at a Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) workshop conducted in Harare, Tuesday.
Zimbabwe’s health delivery system has severely deteriorated characterised by a lack of medical equipment and drugs.
Public health care professionals have constantly been up in arms with the government as they demand an urgent address of their concerns; improved, safe working conditions, and better remuneration.
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Medical Council investigates Mulago over conjoined twins
Thursday April 15 2021
Surgeons conduct an operation on a patient. The Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council is investigating Mulago Hospital for declining to operate conjoined twins who had been referred to the facility for separation. Photo | Rachel Mabala
Summary
The director general of health services, Dr Henry Mwebesa, told Daily Monitor yesterday that they are still waiting for the Council’s findings to inform next course of action.
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The Ministry of Health has asked Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council (UMDPC) to investigate circumstances under which Mulago hospital declined to operate on conjoined twins who were referred to the facility for separation last month.