Prisca Dube, a lawyer, explained in detail the contents of the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the rights it guarantees. She highlighted that although the Zimbabwe Constitution does not speak to all human rights, those it highlights in it are those that an individual can use to sue the government if they are concerned that they are not being met.
Prisca Dube – Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, Bulawayo
In unpacking access to health, Prisca explained what guaranteeing access would entail on the part of the government issues of accessibility, affordability and acceptability; key areas of concern as many people have to walk long distances to access health services. Â Â
She highlighted that Chapter 4 section 76 of the Constitution articulates the Right to Health Care, with part (ii) of the same speaking to the right of access to treatment by persons with chronic illnesses. Prisca challenged participants by questioning them why Zimbabweans have taken to interpreting chronic illness as HIV, forgetting about diabetes, hypertension and the varying forms of cancer, which require the same attention. The Government should also take this wide and encompassing approach to health, taking into account changing trends in medical developments and health.
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