Harare City Council Health Services director Dr Prosper Chonzi has accused the government for not fulfilling their promises by not funding Wilkins Hospital.
“Out of the US$6,7 million, which we requested for Covid -19 response, we were only given $100 000, which is yet to reflect in our account,” Chonzi is quoted. “We were given an unfunded mandate. By declaring the outbreak a national emergency, we expected financial assistance to upgrade the facility to an ideal isolation centre. “Now its appearing as if Covid-19 is a Harare City Council responsibility,” Chonzi said.
Zimbabwe Doctors for Human Rights Secretary General Dr Norman Matara has also aired his views over the lack of funding at Wilkins Hospital.