VOICED : In Zimbabwe nurses flee ailing hospitals

Virginia, a nurse in Harare, Zimbabwe, juggles her clinic job and a grocery store to make ends meet. Frustrated by low pay, she plans to move to the UK for better opportunities. The clinic suffers from staff shortages, and many nurses are emigrating due to economic challenges. The UK, facing a high demand for nurses, is a popular destination for Zimbabwean healthcare workers.

What additional job does Virginia have besides her nursing role?

• She works as a teacher.

• She manages a restaurant.

• She runs a small grocery store.

• She is a taxi driver.

Why is Virginia planning to move to the UK?

• To pursue higher education.

• To earn a higher salary.

• To escape political unrest.

• To join her family.

What has Virginia done to prepare for her move to the UK?

• She has saved enough money.

• She has passed the English test.

• She has secured a job offer.

• She has sold her grocery store.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the clinic where Virginia works?

• Overstaffing.

• Excessive funding.

• Lack of patients.

• Shortage of staff.

What is a significant factor contributing to the emigration of nurses from Zimbabwe?

• Lack of educational opportunities.

• Global demand for nurses.

• High cost of living in Zimbabwe.

• Political stability in Zimbabwe.