A Bulawayo man, Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, has gained attention for allegedly masquerading as a doctor at Mpilo Hospital, appeared in court on October 7 and was remanded until October 14.
Vanhuvaone (29) was arrested about a fortnight ago, released on US$100 bail by a Bulawayo magistrate, but then re-arrested on Monday last week for breaching his bail conditions.
His re-arrest occurred after he was spotted at Mpilo Hospital, violating conditions that required him to avoid interfering with State witnesses.
Vanhuvaone had been granted US$100 bail by a Bulawayo magistrate, with the State finding no compelling reasons to deny him bail.
His bail conditions required him to reside at his stated address, report to the police once a week and avoid interfering with State witnesses until the matter is finalised.
On the day of his re-arrest, Vanhuvaone was near the children’s ward at Mpilo Hospital when a victim recognized him and raised the alarm.
He had allegedly promised this individual a place at the Mpilo School of Nursing in May.
The spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo Province, Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, said:
He lives in Barbourfields and was on his way to Greenspan and took a shortcut through the hospital when he bumped into one of his alleged victims.
The hospital’s security responded promptly, alerting the police, who detained him for questioning before verifying his alibi and releasing him under surveillance.
Vanhuvaone is accused of posing as a doctor under the false name Prosper Mpofu and faces two counts of fraud and one count of misrepresentation.
An internal investigation revealed he operated undetected from an office within Mpilo Hospital for nearly two years.
He allegedly extended his fraudulent activities to United Bulawayo Hospitals, deceiving both patients and staff.
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A man pretended to be a doctor at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo. He was arrested, released on bail, then re-arrested for breaking bail conditions. He was spotted at the hospital, which he was told not to do. The police questioned him and let him go under supervision. He faces charges of fraud and lying about being a doctor. He fooled people at Mpilo and another hospital for two years. He promised someone a spot at nursing school. He will be in court again on October 14.

Mpilo Hospital Bogus Doctor Appears In Court, Further Remanded

A bogus medical doctor who caused a stir at Mpilo Central Hospital by prescribing Lacto (sour milk) for a heart ailment appeared before a Bulawayo magistrate on Thursday, facing charges of violating the Health Professions Act and two counts of fraud, reported <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/bogus-mpilo-hospital-doctor-remanded-in-custody/">ZimLive</a>.
The suspect, Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone (29), also known as Prosper Mpofu, resides in Bulawayo’s Upper Rangemore suburb.
He is additionally accused of defrauding a nurse aid student of US$1,600 by promising to secure her an attachment at Mpilo Central Hospital.
Vanhuvaone appeared in court without legal representation.
Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa remanded him in custody to Monday for bail hearing.
Vanhuvaone may have been masquerading as a qualified medical doctor for some time, but his luck ran out when he issued a bizarre prescription that included references to Lacto and fruits such as apples and grapes for a patient.
This unusual prescription raised questions about his credentials as a legitimate physician.
This is not Vanhuvaone’s first encounter with the law; he previously appeared in court on assault charges in 2022, during which he claimed to be a fifth-year medical student.
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A fake doctor was caught at Mpilo Central Hospital for giving strange prescriptions. The person, Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, also known as Prosper Mpofu, was accused of breaking the law and committing fraud. He promised a student an attachment at the hospital in exchange for money. He appeared in court without a lawyer and was remanded in custody. This incident brought into question his qualifications as a doctor. Vanhuvaone has had run-ins with the law before and claimed to be a medical student in the past.

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