Medical supplies, in particular drugs were said to be in short supply at the time of the visit. Medication for Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) were available but rendered less effective due to poor diet. Nevertheless, in regards to other illnesses inmates pointed out that paracetamol was the most available drug at the institution. The inmates also grumbled that in terms of medicines for chronical illnesses, the supply was inconsistent and erratic. The health personnel at the prison indicated that they were guided by the Zimbabwe Patient Charter (ZPC), which states that all patients should be treated equally with the critical ones being served first. The ZPC states that patients have a right to access the health system at the time of need, both as non-paying and paying patients. In the event that patients have contact with the health service, it is important for them to remember that the service is there to respond to their needs. General rights to access and treatment deals with hospitality, confidentiality, privacy, discrimination, choice and redress grievances5. The nurse in charge pointed out that the last death was recorded was in 2013. The deceased was a chronic patient. Fig 5: Picture showing some of the beds for patients at the clinic and the consultation room. vi. Clothing and Bedding 5 Zimbabwe Patient Charter for the treatment of patients Page 13 of 21

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