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As more Zimbabweans turn to self-styled herbal clinics out of necessity, the health system is at a pivotal juncture. The reliance on unregulated herbal treatments raises critical questions about future patient outcomes and the overall capability of the public health infrastructure.

While these herbalists may offer hope to some, the lack of oversight, regulation, and guarantees in their practices leaves patients vulnerable. For many like Anez Kivu, the healthcare system has lost its foundational trust, pushing them into the arms of alternative healers at a time when reliable medical assistance is crucial.