Zimbabwe Hospital Charges Mothers $5 Every Time They Scream During Childbirth

Date: 13-07-2013 6:10 am (10 years ago) | Author: Direct
[1] 2
- at 13-07-2013 06:10 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
Giving birth is regarded as one of the most painful human experiences a woman will ever encounter. To deal with the pain, some women opt out for drugs, while others channel the pain by screaming or grabbing a loved one’s hand. But if you’re in a Zimbabwe hospital and you yell out during childbirth, your stay at the hospital could cost you extra.





At a hospital in Zimbabwe, the Global Corruption Barometer, a group that campaigns against corruption, released its annual report, revealing that a Zimbabwe hospital exploits poor new mothers by charging them $5 every time they scream. The charge is said to be for ‘causing false alarm’, according to the report.

Zimbabwe is a poor country and is in economic and political turmoil, so this $5 cost is untenable in a country where $50 is one third of the average income and 95 percent of people in the country are unemployed.

Transparency International contacted the Deputy Minister in Zimbabwe, who ordered an investigation into the charges, and ordered that no additional fines be charged. However, the charge for giving birth at a hospital is still $50, far out of range for most women in the country. As it stands now, many of the women avoid hospitals altogether due to cost.

The group has now set up workshops in Zimbabwe to raise awareness about corruption. Sadly, Zimbabwe is not alone. According to the group’s report, more than a quarter of the world’s population has paid a bribe at least once.

Posted: at 13-07-2013 06:10 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
- merion at 13-07-2013 06:36 AM (10 years ago)
(f)
r they serious???
Posted: at 13-07-2013 06:36 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- winace at 13-07-2013 06:37 AM (10 years ago)
(f)
Hahahahahhahaha zimbabwe! Zimbabwe!! Zimbabwe!!! A country wit so many funny happenings. Hahahaha I can't stop laffing.
Posted: at 13-07-2013 06:37 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- whisperNaija at 13-07-2013 08:52 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
Corruption is reportedly so systemic in Zimbabwe, one of Africa’s poorest countries, that a local hospital charges pregnant women $5(N800) every time they scream while giving birth.

The new report from Transparency International on corruption around the world says the penalty was for “raising false alarm.” but clearly aimed at separating mothers from their money.

Women who can’t afford the high fees are sometimes detained at the hospital and charged interest until their family can pay up.
As a result, many Zimbabwean mothers give birth at home because they can’t afford the charges.

This is a country, according to United Nations reports, that on average, eight mothers die during childbirth every single day!

check out more entertainment gist HERE
click HERE for more gist

Posted: at 13-07-2013 08:52 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- etibaba at 13-07-2013 09:24 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
@Only in Zimbabwe
Posted: at 13-07-2013 09:24 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- dareper at 13-07-2013 09:46 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
E be like say civilisation never reach their domot, so some wise ones there are capitalising on it.
Posted: at 13-07-2013 09:46 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- osamabinladin at 13-07-2013 09:46 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
Very Funny !
Posted: at 13-07-2013 09:46 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- angesco at 13-07-2013 10:02 AM (10 years ago)
(f)
And Mugabe marches on!
Posted: at 13-07-2013 10:02 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- reddish at 13-07-2013 10:05 AM (10 years ago)
(f)
haba!
Posted: at 13-07-2013 10:05 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- lanudja at 13-07-2013 10:13 AM (10 years ago)
(f)
What nonsense...
Posted: at 13-07-2013 10:13 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- TimothyEazy at 13-07-2013 10:36 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
E Funny o.
Posted: at 13-07-2013 10:36 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
- beneno at 13-07-2013 11:15 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
 Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-07-2013 11:15 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- christianity at 13-07-2013 11:16 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
nonsense
Posted: at 13-07-2013 11:16 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- paulohking at 13-07-2013 11:20 AM (10 years ago)
(m)
I seeeeee
Posted: at 13-07-2013 11:20 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- BlueIxora at 13-07-2013 11:34 AM (10 years ago)
(f)
This is ridiculous
Posted: at 13-07-2013 11:34 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- Jennybaby at 13-07-2013 12:36 PM (10 years ago)
(f)
Funny indeed
Posted: at 13-07-2013 12:36 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- hensel1 at 13-07-2013 12:57 PM (10 years ago)
(m)
 Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed Lips Sealed

Posted: at 13-07-2013 12:57 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
- Ihesieme at 13-07-2013 01:15 PM (10 years ago)
(m)
Verhy inhuman.
Posted: at 13-07-2013 01:15 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- Noble12 at 13-07-2013 01:35 PM (10 years ago)
(m)
i c
Posted: at 13-07-2013 01:35 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- ezchusa at 13-07-2013 01:41 PM (10 years ago)
(m)
 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-07-2013 01:41 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
[1] 2
ReplyFollow
Login To Post Reply

Latest Updates

Terrorists Storm Zamfara Town, Kill Three Officials At Emir’s Palace

Anambra Govt, Rescue 19Yr Old Maid Brutalized By Her Madam In Anambra

How Bandits Kill 8 Persons, Abduct 2 Village Heads And Others In Kaduna

Moment Nigerian Man Uses IV Bag To Slowly Drip Fuel Into Generator To Reduce Consumption

VIDEO: DeeOne Names 3 BBNaija Winners Who Have Sense, Shades Miracle

Reactions As UNIZIK 1st Class Graduate, Juliet Rewrites JAMB, Scores 324, Hoping To Read Medicine

HORROR: Drunk Police Inspector Cuts Off Pregnant Wife's Hand Over N20k In Plateau

Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Three Cars In Katsina

Kano Hisbah Set To Organize Mass Wedding For 50 Journalists

More Featured Topics

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

TODAY'S TOP

  1. Moment Nigerian Man Uses IV Bag To Slowly Drip Fuel Into Generator To Reduce Consumption

  2. Reactions As UNIZIK 1st Class Graduate, Juliet Rewrites JAMB, Scores 324, Hoping To Read Medici

  3. VIDEO: DeeOne Names 3 BBNaija Winners Who Have Sense, Shades Miracle

  4. How Bandits Kill 8 Persons, Abduct 2 Village Heads And Others In Kaduna

  5. Anambra Govt, Rescue 19Yr Old Maid Brutalized By Her Madam In Anambra

  6. Terrorists Storm Zamfara Town, Kill Three Officials At Emir’s Palace

THIS WEEK

  1. Stop Lagos-Calabar Highway Project - Obi Tells Tinubu As Demolition of Landmark Centre Begins

  2. "Stop Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Govt" – Umahi Slams Peter Obi

  3. MAY 1st; Peter Obi Celebrates Nigerian Workers, Sends Message

  4. FRESH: Nollywood Lovers, IK Ogbonna & Ini Edo Reportedly Engaged

  5. I Will Reconcile Atiku And Wike If I Emerge PDP National Chairman – Suswam

  6. Peter Obi Reacts To The Deaths Of 35 Nigerians In Horrific Kogi, Enugu Road Clashes

  7. Watch As Lions Have S3x On Top Of Safari Truck Full Of People

  8. “Wizkid Undergoing Mental Illness, No Longer Together With Jada – Isaac Fayose Reveals

  9. How A Nigerian Woman Loses Her Marketing Job For Failing to Meet N300m Monthly Target

  10. Davido Trolled As His Sidechick Calls Him 2 Minutes Man With Tiny Manhood

TOP MEMBERS:
  • gogoman 144
  • Lade200 105
  • felicilin 93
  • fineboy77 83
  • Holopid 42
Read More

Featured Topics

. Terrorists Storm Zamfara Town, Kill Three Officials At Emir’s Palace

. Anambra Govt, Rescue 19Yr Old Maid Brutalized By Her Madam In Anambra

. How Bandits Kill 8 Persons, Abduct 2 Village Heads And Others In Kaduna

. Moment Nigerian Man Uses IV Bag To Slowly Drip Fuel Into Generator To Reduce Consumption

. VIDEO: DeeOne Names 3 BBNaija Winners Who Have Sense, Shades Miracle

. Reactions As UNIZIK 1st Class Graduate, Juliet Rewrites JAMB, Scores 324, Hoping To Read Medicine

. HORROR: Drunk Police Inspector Cuts Off Pregnant Wife's Hand Over N20k In Plateau

. Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Three Cars In Katsina

. Kano Hisbah Set To Organize Mass Wedding For 50 Journalists

. 'Some Nigerians Don't Want Power Sector To Work Because Of Selfish Gains' – Minister, Adelabu

. VID: Multichoice Flies Phyna To Maldives For Vacation After Dragging Them Over Unpaid Prizes

. Sam Larry Reacts To Reports Of Him Threatening Davido, Giving Him Ultimatum To Apologize To Wizkid

. Rivers Crisis: Dele Momodu Reveals Cause Of Fight Between Wike & Gov. Fubara

. IPOB Declares May 30 Sit-At-Home In South-East To Honour Biafran Heroes

. 'The Term 'Odogwu' Is Not For Men Who Spilt Bills With Their Wives' - Nigerian Woman Says

. Police Arrest Notorious Armed Robber Who Invaded Female Hostel In Niger State

. Tragedy As Two Beninese Well Diggers Die While Digging Well In Ogun

. Pressure Mounts On EFCC As Ex-AGF Faults Yahaya Bello's ₦80bn Fraud Case

. How Repentant Boko Haram Members Attack Police Station, Checkpoints In Borno

. VIDEO: Lagos State Government Uncovers Another Under-bridge 'Apartments' In Ikoyi

. Moment Neighbours Help Man Recover His Properties After Being Robbed By 2 S3x Workers He Took Home

. VIDEO: Mr Macaroni Reveals Why He No Longer Comment On Political Issues

. VIDEO: “I’ve Never Been Heartbroken But I’m Waiting For It” – Ruger Spills

. Alleged Mastermind Of Abuja- Kaduna Train Attack Reportedly Arrested

. Ex-Katsina Governor Ibrahim Shema Dumps PDP, Defects To APC

. Photos Of Woman Stabbed To Death By Her Husband Over Alleged Infidelity In Ekiti

.. He is My Only Child - Mother of Abducted Nigerian Singer, Gnewzy Cries Out (Video)

. Court Sends Man, Dickson Peter to Jail For Setting Landlord's House Ablaze in Ibadan

. Coastal Highway: Baale of Okun-Ajah Tackles Min. of Works, Umahi During Press Conference (VID)

. How Do I Tell my Family? - Girl Who Got Aggregate Score of 38 in 2024 UTME in Confusion

More Featured Topics