Manica Provincial Governor Manuel Rodrigues visited the hospital in the provincial capital, Chimoio, and he came across two nurses and three trainees taking photos and laughing as they played with their phones.

Patients were waiting to be seen, and the governor, irritated by what he had witnessed, demanded immediate disciplinary measures.Over the weekend, Manica Health Director Firmino Jaqueta told reporters that the three trainees, who are students at the Manica Health Training Institute, have been expelled from the hospital.

Mr Jaqueta said:

Quote Message: This is a situation, which harms the reputation of the health sector. We will be implacable against acts that endanger the image of the institution."

This is a situation, which harms the reputation of the health sector. We will be implacable against acts that endanger the image of the institution."