Zimbabwe's economic crisis drives citizens to cheaper, untested medical options, risking health, due to unaffordable professional services.

At the AHFoZ conference in Victoria Falls, economist Albert Makochekanwa stated that Zimbabwe's economic crisis is pushing citizens to seek cheaper, untested medical options, jeopardizing their health. Ongoing foreign currency issues exacerbate the situation, making medical services prohibitively expensive. Many Zimbabweans, particularly in rural areas, cannot afford medical aid, leading to a decline in health-seeking behavior and increased reliance on faith-based and traditional healers.

September 06, 2024
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