By Tinashe Sambiri

Hon. Ropafadzo Makumire, MP for Chiredzi Central Constituency, has openly challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the government to take urgent action to address the deteriorating state of healthcare in Zimbabwe.

Speaking recently in Parliament, Makumire did not mince words as he called out the government for its failure to adequately support the country’s hospitals, particularly in the wake of a series of tragic accidents that have claimed lives due to inadequate medical care.

“Our hospitals are in dire need of attention,” Makumire stated

. “Frankly, we can’t keep going like this. The situation is unacceptable, and people are suffering because of it.”

Makumire, who has been the sole opposition representative for Chiredzi in Parliament since 2023, expressed deep concern over the government’s lack of urgency in improving healthcare infrastructure and services.

He criticized the government for repeatedly neglecting the needs of citizens, especially in rural areas where healthcare facilities are severely underfunded and under-equipped.

He emphasized that the recent deaths from accidents were a stark reminder of how dire the situation had become. “These deaths could have been prevented if our hospitals were adequately equipped to handle emergencies,” he said. “This is a matter of life and death, and we need to fix our hospitals now.”

Makumire’s remarks reflect the growing frustration of many Zimbabweans who feel abandoned by the government when it comes to basic services like healthcare. The Chiredzi MP’s call for immediate reform serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for change in Zimbabwe’s healthcare system.