The Paradox Of Politicians, Voters Over COVID-19 Food
Monday, June 01, 2020
FRANCISTOWN: The interests of politicians and voters are inextricably linked. Hence, it is not surprising that some politicians throw caution to the wind instead of erring on the side of caution as a measure to safeguard their votes and appeal to potential voters for elections ahead.
The parceling out of food and other essentials during the coronavirus (COIVD-19) era to some members of the public who were gravelly affected by the stay-at-home protocol has rekindled this situation.
The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...