Zimbabwe: AMI Hospital Biological Waste Trial Begins

3 August 2017

The trial of African Medical Investments (AMI) Hospital, which is accused of illegally dumping hazardous biological waste at an open space near Beta Bricks in Mt Hampden, Harare, opened yesterday. The court heard that children in that area collected the garbage, especially blood tubes which they painted their lips and nails with. In its defence, the hospital, which is represented by Amos Muradzi said it was conned by a former employee, who was responsible for waste management.

"The hospital's waste is disposed by the City of Harare for a special fee," read the defence outline. "In December last year, an ex-employee Tapiwa Taivavashe advised the hospital that City of Harare had changed their banking details.

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