Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights Health workers views on the constitution Accessibility 40 20 participants Percentage of participants 30 10 0 Accessibility Affordability Physical Accessibility Non-Discrimination Access to Information Accessibility Chronic diseases should be treated for free 2 respondents felt that access to medical care is beyond the reach of many and that there is need for the protection of chronic disease patients. Tuberculosis and diabetes patients should be treated for free. This would ensure that they enjoy their right to health care services. Availability 15% of participants indicated that availability of sufficient quantities of functioning public health care facilities, goods and services is of paramount importance. Acceptability 14 (5%) participants say all health facilities must be respectful of medical ethics and culturally appropriate as well as sensitive to gender and life cycle requirements. Drugs and ARVs 64 individuals who responded to this said quality, availability and accessibility of drugs and ARVs was of paramount importance. In their working experience, expired and poor quality drugs have been supplied to institutions and in turn distributed to patients. 83% of these said the government has failed to provide necessary drugs to deserving patients. In cases where drugs have been made available they have been charged exorbitant price beyond the reach of many thereby compromising accessibility. Page|7