Tag: chikurubi

300 Mentally Ill Inmates Trapped In Zim Prisons

Michael Gwarisa

A total of 300 prisoners diagnosed with mental disorders  have spent more than 10 years detained inside Chikurubi Maximum prison and other correctional facilities around the country due to the absence of a mental health tribunal review board. By Michael Gwarisa This was revealed by Bulawayo Metropolitan legislator, Honourable Jasmine Toffa during an oral evidence session where Ministry of Health and Child Care Permanent Secretary, Dr Agnes Mahomva was briefing Parliament on the steps government has taken to resolve the Mental Health Tribunal Board issue. It’s not just a few outstanding…

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Govt Hails CSOs Providing Health Services To Inmates

Healthtimes

Government on Tuesday commended the efforts made by civil society organisations that deal with prison health in ensuring that inmates get adequate health services. By HealthTimes Reporter Officiating the Regional Prisons Conference on behalf of Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Secretary For Justice, Legal And Parliamentary Affairs Virginia Mabhiza hailed these organisations for their support in Zimbabwe’s prisons. These organisations bring in foodstuff, sanitary wear to mention but the few to improve the living conditions of inmates. “It is therefore pleasing to note that the plight of inmates living with HIV and AIDS continues…

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