In a startling revelation, Mpilo Central Hospital has uncovered the deceitful actions of Sithulisiwe Gambiza, a patient whose recent audio appeal for financial aid went viral on social media. Gambiza, who claimed to be a chronic patient facing dire circumstances, is now exposed as a well-known conwoman exploiting her alleged illness.
The saga began when Gambiza, an epileptic patient entitled to free treatment, asked a trainee nurse aide to record an audio plea for handouts to cover her medical bills. In the audio, she appealed for support, citing an accident on January 3 during her journey from Kariba. She claimed to be without medication or food from the hospital and requested donations to be sent to a nurse named Thato Ncube
The nurse aide, implicated in the scheme, was promptly dismissed, and Mpilo authorities initiated a thorough investigation. Gambiza underwent a scan at United Bulawayo Hospitals to evaluate the alleged injuries from the accident. However, medical records revealed that she had been attended at Sally Mugabe Hospital on January 12 and later presented at Mpilo on January 17, complaining of fractures in her right hand.
Matron Phineas Sithole, the principal nursing officer at Mpilo, stated that the scan results demonstrated Gambiza’s good health and debunked her claims of recent injuries. Further investigations revealed that she had been faking her inability to walk, as she miraculously started walking perfectly after the scan.
Gambiza’s family confirmed her penchant for such manipulative stunts to extract money from public health institutions.
“Her mother, grandmother, and cousin visited her and told us that she likes pulling such stunts in public hospitals to get money.”
Matron Sithole expressed disappointment at the tarnished image of the hospital due to the viral audio, emphasizing Mpilo’s commitment to providing genuine medical care. Professor Solwayo Ngwenya, the clinical director, warned of stern action against those who exploit important matters, urging patients with genuine medical conditionso seek proper care without resorting to deception.
source iHarare
