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HIV Patients Pay the Price: Nurses’ Creative Salary Supplements

May 1, 2025
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HIV Patients Pay the Price: Nurses’ Creative Salary Supplements

In Zimbabwe, nurses have found a clever way to supplement their meager salaries – by selling ARV medication to desperate patients living with HIV. Because, you know, who needs a steady paycheck when you can exploit vulnerable people?

The crisis began when former US President Donald Trump halted international assistance, leaving Zimbabwe scrambling to find alternative funding. As a result, the government’s pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) program has been suspended, and patients are struggling to access life-saving medication. It’s like playing a game of musical chairs, but instead of chairs, it’s ARV medication.

A Harare resident revealed that patients are bribing nurses to receive a six-month supply of ARVs. A nurse admitted to charging small fees, saying, “It’s our time to make money from the desperate HIV patients.” Because, you know, nurses are just like entrepreneurs, but instead of selling products, they’re selling medication to people who desperately need it.

Despite the reports, Zimbabwean authorities have denied that ARV drugs have run out. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora claimed that the country has secured enough ARV stock to last six months. However, patients are skeptical, and long queues at HIV treatment centers tell a different story. It’s like playing a game of “spot the ARV medication” – good luck finding it.

The ARV shortage threatens to undo progress made in the fight against HIV. Zimbabwe had become one of only five African nations to meet the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, but now, patients fear for their futures. The crisis highlights the need for sustainable funding and reliable access to life-saving medication. Let’s hope someone figures out a solution before it’s too late.

The Numbers
– 1.3 million Zimbabweans living with HIV
– 1.2 million on ARV treatment
– 95-95-95 targets met, but now under threat
– Unknown number of nurses supplementing their salaries with bribery

The situation is dire, and patients are paying the price. Let’s hope for a miracle

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