Protecting, Promoting and Enforcing Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom Protection of Human Rights Activities [continued] ZHRC also appreciates the efforts made by ZPCS in addressing the needs of female inmates which include uniforms, sanitary wear and bedding at Chikurubi Female Prison. In the same vein, ZHRC acknowledges and appreciates the partnerships that ZPCS has entered with various faith based organisations as well as development partners in addressing the needs of inmates. It was noted that there were infant facilities at Chikurubi female prison to cater for children accompanying their mothers in prison. There was also evidence of separation of inmates according to the various categories for example, female, males, mentally challenged, TB patients and nursing mothers were kept separately- in the respective prisons. The major challenges in prisons is inadequacy of resources. Inmates and officials confirmed that the provision of a balanced diet was below standards as well as availability of basics such as toiletries. Bindura prison reported serious shortages of clothing and blankets to an extent that inmates wrapped themselves with blankets. Another common challenge across all prisons was overcrowding of inmates and shortage of staff accommodation. In addition to that, Maximum prisons stated that they are understaffed. Prison officials were staying away from the prisons and posed a challenge in cases of emergencies such as the 13th March 2015 at Chikurubi Maximum where additional manpower was needed. 6.3.2 Visit to Police Cells: Harare Central Police Station, 08 September 2015 This was essentially a learning and familiarisation visit and it was an integral aspect of the process of developing a manual for monitoring and inspections. The overarching objective was to strengthen collaborative partnerships between the ZHRC and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and to undertake an audit of facilities in light of the ruling of the Supreme Court in the case of Williams & Others v Co-Ministers of Home Affairs & others SC 207/11 which is the leading case on police conditions. At Harare Central Police Station, ZHRC commended efforts to keep the cells clean and sanitary facilities in order. There were water reservoirs in place as well as disinfectants for toilets in place to ensure attainment of the right to health for inmates. It was confirmed that sanitary wear for female inmates were in place. At the time of the visit, ZHRC witnessed that the cells had enough blankets and there was no overcrowding. The officials indicated that in as much as their resources were limited, the situation at Harare central police was manageable due to the fact that they keep inmates for a lesser period of time as compared to prisons. However, a matter of concern that was raised was that there was need to repair the laundry machine (at the time of the visit) as well as repairing ventilation equipment. Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2015 19