Zimbabwe is facing a severe shortage of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, as many leave the country for better opportunities abroad. Low salaries and poor working conditions drive this exodus, with nurses earning around $250 per month compared to up to £3,150 in the UK. The remaining nurses are overwhelmed, often responsible for thousands of patients, leading to high levels of burnout. The Zimbabwean government has attempted to curb this trend by withholding verification letters needed for overseas employment and imposing a 20-year bond for nurses wishing to work abroad. Despite these measures, many nurses express a desire to return home if conditions improve. The healthcare system is under significant strain, with a shortfall of at least 14,000 workers impacting service delivery.