physical and mental of the patients was noted to be compromised by the shortage of drugs. 6.7 Right to Dignity (Clothing, Bedding, and other Essentials) The ZHRC found that the patients did not have adequate clothing in the cold winter with some walking around without shoes. The right to dignity of patients as found in the Constitution, could not be guaranteed owing to the financial constraints. It was further noted that there was a shortage of beds with some of the patients having to sleep on the floor. Due to the nature of patients housed at Ingutsheni Central Hospital, destruction of property is inevitable. During the tour ZHRC team were shown torn pieces of mattresses, broken toilet sets, sinks and various other properties that were destroyed by patients. The photo above shows the interior of a bathroom, where sinks have been destroyed by the patients The model of toilet system that the Institution is putting in place- which is not easily breakable by patients. However , the progress has been limited due to resource constraints. At the time of the visit efforts were being made by the staff to install nonbreakable steel chambers and in-built cisterns and secured windows panes. However, the ZHRC was informed that there is always constant breakage and constant need to maintain the environment in a manner that is habitable for patients. Page 14 of 22

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