BIKITA – An MDC supporter allegedly died after being denied medication by the nurse in charge at Mukore Clinic, Martin Mabasa who is a war veteran.
MDC secretary for Information and Publicity for Bikita South Constituency last week said Mavis Shava an MDC supporter from Musvasva village in ward 8 went to Mukore Clinic to seek medication two months ago but the nurse in charge claimed he was not allowed to work during weekends and public holidays.
Saidi said Shava was bleeding excessively when she was rushed to the clinic.
“Mabasa has been on record saying he does not treat MDC supporters. He openly told the Musvasva family that he does not work during weekends .In addition he said MDC supporters should seek medical treatment from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
“Mavis was in a critical condition when she was taken to the clinic. She was bleeding excessively after giving birth to twins. Mabasa however turned them away. He further said he had no time to attend to attend to people who support imperialist ideologies.
“We now have two victims of circumstances and it is very sad. This is a clear violation of constitutional rights. Everyone has the right to medical attention. The level of callousness in Zanu PF is frightening. This reflects the state of Zanu PF `s animosity towards MDC supporters.
“We have a complicated matter here so we hope JOMIC will immediately resolve the matter, “said Saidi.
Farai Musvasva, from the same ward who is related to the late Mavis, said former opposition party supporters were living in absolute fear since Mabasa`s attitude towards MDC supporters and members was regrettable.
“Our relative passed away because of gross negligence and politicking on the part of Mabasa who has openly declared that he will never attend to MDC supporters. We have a very serious matter. People have to travel for at least 25 km to Chigumisirwa clinic to seek medical attention.
“We believe that the medical centre was set up to serve the local community despite political affiliation. Mukore Clinic has been literally turned into a Zanu PF medical centre where the self styled war veteran is using government and council facilities to openly drum up support for Zanu PF.
“Mabasa was confronted by JOMIC members and he has remained unmoved. It is the gravity of the matter that leaves us unsettled. Even if he attends to our supporters you never know what he is up to. We have written several letters to the Ministry of Health but we have not seen any change, “said Musvasva.
The local MDC leadership has since appealed to JOMIC to reign in on the errant nurse whose behavior is sending shock waves in the community. “We will continue pestering JOMIC because they carry our hopes of resolving the matter as a matter of urgency, “said Saidi.
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