Health
The Zimuto rural population has not been spared from the AIDS epidemic that has swept the country. Most families have lost one or more members. The children are also prone to other diseases. The mission clinic at Zimuto mission, Copota, down the railwayline torwards Masvingo serves the area well. The government's primary health care system has raised the level of health education in the area. Problems with poor nutrition have limited health progress over the years. The clinic at Zimuto Siding is reportedly giving not enough services because they charge the poor people for the health services. The government is expected to intervene in that problem, however, with the economic meltdown in Zimbabwe the situation in this rural place might get worse.
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