A family has been left traumatized after experiencing neglect and suspected medical negligence at Chivi District Hospital. The incident involved substandard care during a critical health emergency, raising concerns about the hospital’s service quality.
An anonymous resident came forward with shocking allegations against the healthcare facility. They described rushing an acutely ill family member to the hospital after hours, only to be told that proper treatment wouldn’t commence until morning. The family claims they were informed that nothing could be done due to the late hour.
The following day brought more troubling encounters. The family member claims to have faced abrupt treatment from nursing staff after misplacing a medical supply list. When they returned for the forgotten list, a senior nurse snapped at them with obvious irritation. The situation reached a crisis point when visitors discovered the patient bleeding profusely without medical supervision.
The family went to fetch the nurses, only to be told they were busy. When they attempted to stop the bleeding with a towel, that’s when the nurses came and panicked. The patient was only attended to after that. The medical staff allegedly expressed surprise at the severity of blood loss when they finally responded.
This incident adds momentum to growing community concerns about the institution’s service quality. Local advocates are demanding immediate improvements to patient care protocols and stronger oversight of medical facilities. The family’s experience highlights the need for urgent attention from health authorities to address systemic issues in Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.
Medical centers should represent sanctuaries of healing, particularly during vulnerable moments. When healthcare professionals neglect this fundamental responsibility, the damage extends beyond physical harm to erode community trust in vital institutions. The developing story emphasizes the importance of prioritizing patient care and ensuring that healthcare professionals provide timely and effective treatment.
source-afro gazette
