The Ministry of Health and Child Care has finally broken its silence over the tragic case of Progress Muzuva — a nurse who sustained severe injuries while on duty back in 2018 — but its statement offers little beyond vague assurances and bureaucratic excuses In a press release dated August 3, the Ministry acknowledged public outrage and recent media attention, saying it had “noted with concern” the reports circulating about Ms Muzuva’s deteriorating health and desperate appeal for assistance Despite extending what it called “sincere sympathy,” the Ministry has offered no concrete support to the former nurse who continues to suffer while waiting for the system to act
“This case has not been ignored by the current administration,” the Ministry claimed “However, it is important to note that resolution of such matters is not a one-day event.”
Yet for six long years, Ms Muzuva has remained without medical support, compensation, or justice Critics argue that what the Ministry calls “procedures actively underway” is little more than administrative foot-dragging
The Ministry explained that the case had been referred to legal advisors to assess whether “all applicable legal and human resources guidelines were properly followed,” but admitted that it is only now beginning this review — nearly half a decade after the injury occurred In its statement, the Ministry said:“To that end, the matter was referred to the Ministry’s legal advisors to assess whether all applicable legal and human resources guidelines were properly followed during her handling, including her leave, retirement, and any associated benefits.”
Observers say the move comes too late While the Ministry speaks of “working with urgency,” Progress Muzuva is left crowd-funding for life-saving treatment Activists and health workers say this is not an isolated case, but part of a broader pattern of negligence and abandonment of frontliners
The Ministry’s own admission that it is “initiating a broader review of internal systems” to improve how injury cases are handled only reinforces the fact that existing systems have failed “We assure the public and our health workers that the Ministry remains firmly committed to upholding the welfare of all who serve in our healthcare system,” the statement added “No one injured in the line of duty should feel abandoned.”
Source: Zimeye
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