Patients at Mpilo Area C Neurosurgery section in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, have been left without medical attention for 15 hours, sparking outrage and concern over the state of the country’s healthcare system.

According to reports, no doctor or nurse has attended to patients in desperate need of care, despite Mpilo being a referral hospital where life-or-death decisions are made hourly. The situation is attributed to a deliberate failure by those in power to adequately fund hospitals, prioritizing luxury cars, music galas, and propaganda over healthcare.

“This tragedy is a result of a system that values power over people,” said Hopewell Chin’ono, who shared the post on social media. “The regime has chosen to neglect hospitals, leaving the poor and sick to suffer while they get treatment abroad.”

The incident highlights the broader issues plaguing Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, including underfunding, unavailability of medicines, and demoralized health workers. Critics argue that the government prioritizes political interests over citizens’ welfare, allocating resources to bogus court cases and vote-buying schemes instead of essential services.

“This is state-sanctioned cruelty against the poor and the sick,” Chin’ono stated. “The political elites don’t care about the poor citizens. This is WRONG!”

The situation at Mpilo Hospital has sparked calls for action, with many demanding increased funding for healthcare and accountability from those in power.

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