AN illegal health practitioner of Congolese origin has been arrested in Lusaka for allegedly causing the death of a patient who had fibroids.
The suspect, Brian Musonda, 36, was arrested by a team of police officers who worked in conjunction with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
HPCZ Public Relations Manager Terry Musonda said in a statement Mr Musonda of Makeni area, Lusaka was nabbed after a joint operation was alerted that that suspect was providing health services without a license.
Mr Musonda explained that HPCZ was alerted that last month, the suspect attempted to conduct an operation on a 37-year-old woman of George Township who had fibroids but the exercise resulted in death.
“Investigations into the matter revealed that the suspect had been masquerading as a health practitioner and operating an illegal health facility from his residence in Lusaka’s Makeni East area,” he said.
Mr Musonda explained that at the time of his arrest, one patient was admitted at the illegal health facility where numerous medical equipment and supplies were found.
The arrest of another fake doctor is appearing before the Lusaka Magistrate’s Court for allegedly administering a purported injective contraception on a women whose arm ended up rotting and being amputated.
The accused in this case is Shady Hang’andu,58, was recently found with a case to answer and placed on his defence.
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