Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals (PGH) has arrested 11 criminals since January 2024. These suspects include those impersonating as doctors, phoney tutors preying on aspiring student nurses, and thieves who target both staff and patients.
With over 400 doctors on duty and about 4000 employees overall, the hospital recognises the difficulties caused by its size and complexity, which some unscrupulous people take advantage of for illicit purposes.
Still, PGH’s surveillance teams are on guard, constantly foiling attempts by troublesome individuals to enter the hospital and misuse its technology.
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The three phoney doctors who were detained in April 2024—Andrew Mapulanga (52), Blessing Nyanzira (24), and Douglas Garikayi Mutoredzanwa—had not treated any patients while they were at the hospital, according to investigations into more recent incidents.
On April 15, a security guard found incriminating materials in Mapulanga’s possession and took him into custody. Mutoredzanwa’s strange behaviour, which included mishandling an X-ray in front of a patient, led to his detention on April 23. On April 25, Nyanzira was observed trying to get past a staff security post while having lunch.
The cases of all three people were heard by the Harare Magistrates Court and are now pending resolution. Parirenyatwa Hospital restates its dedication to upholding surveillance protocols in order to detect and eradicate criminals attempting to take advantage of the public’s confidence in the organisation.
In another story, Parirenyatwa Hospital: A Magnet for Fake Doctors. Blessing Nyanzira, aged 24, found himself in handcuffs when he attempted to saunter past a staff security checkpoint during the lunch hour break. His elaborate facade as a medical professional quickly crumbled under scrutiny.
Nyanzira produced two identity cards, each with a different name, and told a story about being a seasoned physician...read in full
