Lawson Chiwara: Words, Learning, and Life

# **Ndanga District Hospital Maternity Ward Faces Crisis Amidst Resource Shortage** *By Chiwara Lawson* The maternity ward at Ndanga District Hospital is currently grappling with a crisis due to an overwhelming surge in mothers seeking maternity care. The strain on both staff and resources at this government-run institution has reached critical levels. Remarkably, patients are not required to make payments for the services rendered, which further exacerbates the situation. The hospital administrator expresses deep concern over the lack of resources available to meet the increasing demand for maternal healthcare services. Midwives, who tirelessly serve at the hospital, find themselves stretched thin as they strive to provide quality care amidst these challenging circumstances. Dr. B. Takaidza, the District Medical Officer of Zaka District, was unavailable for comment during the Easter holidays. However, Mr. Zimbwa, the District Administrator, was also unavailable for comment, while the ...

# **Government Acknowledgment vs. Ongoing Gatherings: A Tense Situation in Zaka District.** *By Chiwara Lawson* Despite the Ministry of Health and Child Care's clear directives, gatherings continue to persist in Bikita and Zaka Districts, creating a tense situation. The recent cholera outbreak has prompted urgent measures, yet some districts seem to defy the warnings. The Ministry of Health and Child Care has officially recognized the severity of the cholera outbreak in Bikita and Zaka Districts. Recommendations were issued to religious institutions, emphasizing the need to halt gatherings during public holidays. These precautions were meant to curb the spread of the waterborne disease and protect the community. However, amidst this crisis, an unexpected development has arisen. President Mnangagwa is scheduled to visit Mutendi ZCC church, in a district specifically instructed to cease all gatherings. The contradiction is stark: while the government acknowledges the danger posed by ...