The hospital was dragged to court by Jaison Singadi, who
claimed he visited the hospital as an outpatient, and needed a plaster.
In his papers, Singadi claimed he was arrested and
assaulted by Constable Lovemore Zvinongoza, while in custody.
Zvinongoza has since been convicted on his own plea.
Singadi, who intends to sue the police for injuries suffered, said his medical
affidavit from the mission hospital omitted the fact that he suffered a broken
leg.
“I was unlawfully arrested, detained and severely assaulted
by a police officer to the extent that I suffered a broken foot.
“I went to Musiso Mission Hospital where I received medical
treatment.
“The medical affidavit provided, however, is silent on my
broken foot and that my leg was put in a plaster. This is an application to
compel the hospital to furnish me with my medical records to enable me to
prepare my claim for damages against the Minister of Home Affairs,” wrote
Singadi in her application.
In his ruling, Justice Mangota granted Singadi’s request.
“The Musiso Mission Hospital be and is hereby ordered to
give Singadi access to his medical records.
“The hospital be and is hereby ordered to furnish Singadi
with his X-rays, doctor notes and printouts related to the treatment he
received within 48 hours of being served with this order,” ruled the judge. H
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