Communities Raise Red Flag Over Gaps In Gazetted Public Health Bill

COMMUNITIES say the newly gazetted Public Health Bill (PHB) is a noble document but still needs to be worked on to address public health issues at community level. By Michael Gwarisa The development comes in the midst of ongoing Public feedback meetings on the PBH which kicked off this week in Mutare. The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH), a Non Governmental Organizations which represents and drives health issues on behalf of communities says the new bill is silent to a number factors which directly impact health at community level…

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MSF Takes Cervical Cancer Treatment To Rural Gutu

Women with early stage lesions of the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer who were unable to access treatment due to resource constraints, are set to benefit from receiving treatment , following the launch of preventive Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) services at Gutu rural hospital. HealthTimes Correspondent Speaking during the launch ceremony, MSF Gynaecologist, Dr Severine Caluwaerts said cancer was preventable and early screening could go a long way in stopping its spread in the body. “As MSF, we believe that no woman should die of cervical cancer…

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