Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has pledged to revamp Zimbabwe’s illness health care system, which has been exacerbated by a lack of government funding.
Zimbabwe’s health care system is under scrutiny and the lack of basic medical supplies left major hospitals unable to cater to sick patients.
Lukashenko, who hosts President Emmerson Mnangagwa, said his country will support Zimbabwe by supplying medicines and equipment.
“We are ready to help Zimbabwe create a comprehensive healthcare system, supply medicines and specialized equipment to address the issues of medical accessibility for children, women, and Zimbabwean population.
“You’ve studied our healthcare system. As far as I know, you like it and you’re ready to build it in Zimbabwe with our help. We’re happy to help with this.”
Zimbabwe’s health care system could collapse further following the halt of funding from the United States, which helped provide medicines to vulnerable communities.
Despite the government’s downplay of the current hospital condition, health agencies are in a disastrous strait, and patients must bring their own important supplies.
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Mushli Nutube signed a memorandum with the government of Lukashenko to renovate the Parileniyatova hospital.
However, critic Hopewell Chiono is skeptical of the agreement and is concerned about the lack of transparency.
“There’s nothing he brings from Belarus. This is not a place in South Africa, China or Europe where products are cheaper than Belarus. The only difference is that it’s hard to steal as much as you want from other countries.
“We’re waiting for details on the price of medical products being sourced. We’ll know in a quick way!” said Chiono in a social media post.
