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SA Doctors Get Vocal on Zimbabwe Situation
eChronicle
2007-04-13

The continuing violence and human rights abuses in Zimbabwe have prompted a strongly worded statement from the South African Medical Association (SAMA) in which it voiced its concern about the situation, saying that it cannot remain silent on such issues.

Of particular concern are the allegations relating to the denial of access to health care. 

This is serious as access to health care is a fundamental human right and entitlement of every person, said SAMA chairperson, Dr Kgosi Letlape. 

He said SAMA is aware of the plight of the people of Zimbabwe not only through media headlines, but also through the Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR). ZADHR has highlighted events where doctors in Zimbabwe are being victimised and prevented from treating political victims of human rights abuses.

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