Munyeki reportedly carried out surgical operations on four
different people who had approached him seeking for help with different health
problems.
The state represented by Tatenda Mandishona told the court
that, on 5 January 2024, at Givemore Masteck homestead village Maluma 2, Chief
Samuchembu, Gokwe North, Munyeki purported to be a dental practitioner when he
was approached by one Stella Sibanda who had a toothache.
He extracted two teeth from Sibanda who started
experiencing some pain after the extraction and she reported to Samuchembu
rural health center where she was examined and the matter came to light.
On the second count, it is alleged that on 1 March 2024,
Munyeki performed circumcision on Daison Chelo who had approached him
complaining of pain on his penis. Chelo also started to experience some
complications and he reported to Samuchembu Health center where the offense was
discovered.
On the third count, the accused person also presented
himself as a medical doctor and operated Taimon Ndege who had hernia. Ndege
developed some complications and was taken to Gweru Provincial Hospital where
the offense was discovered.
In addition, the accused was also convicted of pretending
to be a medical practitioner and carried out a minor surgery on Erisha
Siakachoma’s neck and removed growth. The complainant reported at Semchembu
health center where the offense was discovered.
Munyeki was arrested after being spotted at a funeral in
Chirape area, Gokwe North on Monday.
He will be sentenced on Thursday. Masvingo Mirror
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