By Cde Honest Vhura Hombe
Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector has once again proven that necessity is the mother of invention.
Thanks to the visionary leadership of Transport Minister Felix Mhona and Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, the nation is witnessing a revolutionary approach to medical care that has left citizens both awestruck and, dare we say, a tad ungrateful.
The recent Lutumba Tollgate bus accident, which claimed 25 lives and left scores injured, has become a shining example of Zimbabwe’s ability to turn adversity into opportunity.
Social media has been abuzz with images of accident victims sporting the latest in medical fashion: cardboard splints, reinforced with cellotape and cloth.
While some unpatriotic critics have labeled these makeshift solutions as “appalling” and “inhumane,” we see them as a testament to the creativity and resilience of Zimbabwe’s healthcare professionals.
After all, why waste precious resources on expensive plaster casts when a sturdy cardboard box and a roll of tape can do the job just as well.
This is not a sign of neglect, it is a call to action for citizens to embrace innovation.
Instead of complaining on social media, Zimbabweans should be lining up to secure tenders for the supply of cardboard, tape, and cloth to our hospitals.
Who needs state-of-the-art medical equipment when we have the raw materials of creativity at our fingertips?
Minister Mhona, ever the pragmatist, was seen at Neshuro District Hospital, where he graciously posed for photos with patients showcasing their DIY splints.
His presence alone was a morale booster, proving that leadership is not about solving problems but about showing up and looking good while doing it.
Meanwhile, Minister Garwe’s silence on the matter speaks volumes. In a world full of noise, his restraint is a masterclass in diplomacy.
Let us not forget the heroic efforts of the doctors and nurses at Neshuro District Hospital, who have been forced to use sticks to wash hospital linen due to the lack of a functioning washing machine.
These dedicated professionals are the true unsung heroes, proving that even in the face of adversity, Zimbabweans can still get the job done, albeit with a little improvisation.
Critics like Advocate Fadzayi Mahere and self-exiled Zanu PF loyalist Kudzai Mutisi have been quick to condemn the government, but their negativity only serves to undermine the spirit of innovation that defines our great nation.
Instead of focusing on what we lack, let us celebrate what we have, a healthcare system that challenges us to think outside the box, literally.
Let us rally behind Ministers Mhona and Garwe as they lead Zimbabwe into a new era of healthcare excellence.
The cardboard revolution is here, and it is up to us to embrace it with open arms and maybe a roll of tape.
After all, “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but it sure was built with a lot of improvisation.”
Long live Zimbabwe, and long live the cardboard cast!
