The hidden costs of private clinics

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Advocates of privatisation (the right wing) of a basic need like healthcare tell us that it would be delivered in an affordable and efficient manner. However, this article uses an existing example to highlight the ideological weaknesses of the argument as well as the shortcomings in such a practice.

In Zimbabwe, we have this silent problem, which few of us have stood up to challenge. The "economic reforms" that the right/reformists want us to undertake in Zimbabwe will certainly creep and capture the health system. It would be better if we are thoroughly informed of the tricks used by the time we get there.

Article courtesy of Toronto Star