In a shocking display of finger-pointing, Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa blamed the opposition-led urban local authorities for the country’s crumbling healthcare system. Because, clearly, it’s not like the government has any responsibility for healthcare whatsoever.

Mutsvangwa argued that local governments, particularly those in urban areas, share the blame for the healthcare crisis because they haven’t attracted enough investment to generate resources for essential services. Never mind that these local authorities might not have the same resources as the central government.

Senator Maxwell Mdhluri chimed in, acknowledging the dire state of hospitals and sharing a personal anecdote about his grandmother’s tragic death from cholera due to lack of medical treatment. He urged his fellow senators to put aside their differences and work together to find solutions.

But Mutsvangwa remained steadfast in his blame-shifting, saying that the opposition-led urban councils should own up to their failures and stop attacking the central government. Because, you know, it’s all about politics, not people’s lives.

Senator Sesel Zvidzai reminded his colleagues that they’ve discussed healthcare issues numerous times before and suggested visiting provincial hospitals to see the state of healthcare facilities firsthand. He also emphasized the need for NATPHARM to deliver essential medicines to rural areas.

As the debate raged on, it became clear that the real issue here is not just about healthcare but also about politics and accountability. Can the Zimbabwean government find a way to work together to address the healthcare crisis, or will it continue to be a game of blame-shifting?
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