Health Correspondent<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HARARE \u2013 The abrupt closure of Baines Imaging Group\u2019s (BIG) radiology department at Avenues Clinic has ignited fears of a healthcare emergency, with BIG warning that lives hang in the balance after security personnel ejected its staff without legal authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a charged statement, BIG accused the country\u2019s largest private critical care hospital of shuttering emergency diagnostic services over Heroes Weekend using a disputed arbitration ruling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This reckless action disregards public welfare and the urgent need for lifesaving diagnostics,” a BIG spokesperson declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Attempted boardroom takeovers without proper legal sanction cannot be allowed to jeopardise public healthcare.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Allegations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Illegal Eviction: Security forces removed BIG staff from their 25-year-old premises despite no court order.
\u00b7 Regulatory Void: Harare Central Police registered the incident (Case IR181907), but the department remains closed for “stock take and asset verification” \u2013 now stretching into a sixth day.
\u00b7 Patient Impact: Critically ill patients face dangerous delays for CT scans, MRIs, and X-rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BIG\u2019s Countermeasures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While pursuing legal action and appealing to national health authorities, BIG shifted 24-hour radiology services to its nearby 52 Baines Medical Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We will not compromise patient care,” the group assured doctors and nurses, urging referrals to their alternative facility since 12 August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Industry Backlash:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shutdown has exposed fractures in Zimbabwe\u2019s private healthcare governance. Medical professionals privately express alarm, with one surgeon noting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Radiology isn\u2019t elective \u2013 delays cost lives. This sets a dangerous precedent.” BIG has called for immediate regulatory intervention to prevent further disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avenues Clinic and its parent company, Medical Investments Limited, have yet to publicly respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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