US Gvt To Scale Up Cervical Cancer Screening In Zim
THE United States Government (USD) says it will now support cervical cancer screening activities in Zimbabwe amidst indications that the disease has of late been the leading cause of death in women i over the past few years. By Michael Gwarisa According to national statistics, Cervical cancer kills not less than 2000 women annually. Speaking
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21 000 Women Screened During First Lady’s Cervical Cancer Campaign
DIRECTOR family health in the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Dr Benard Madzima says the ongoing Cervical Cancer screening and awareness campaign being spearheaded by the First Lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa in partnership with the ministry of health has so far screened more than 20 000 women, up from the 5000 that were
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Gov Rolls Out HPV Vaccine…800 000 Girls To Benefit
THE ministry of health and child care (MoHCC) in collaboration with partners has rolled out a countrywide Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine with the aim of preventing young girls from contracting the virus when they become sexually active. By Michael Gwarisa The program is targeting girls aged nine to 14 who are believed not to
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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
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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
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PSMAS Opens One Stop Shop Service Centre
ZIMBABWE’S leading Medical Aid firm, Premier Service Medical Aid Company (PSMAS) has opened its state of the art service center at its headquarters which will improve convenience and service delivery to its clients. By Michael Gwarisa The service centre which is a one stop shop service facility, offers members a number of services ranging from
Read More#BREAKING: Tsvangirai dies of Cancer
Morgan Tsvangirai, the Movement for Democratic Change leader and former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe has died. He was 65 (Born on March 10, 1952). Tsvangirai, who was the face of the country’s opposition politics since 1999, has been battling colon cancer. He was being treated at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in South Africa.
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KidzCan Honors Childhood Cancer Survivors
KIDZCAN, a local organization which deals with childhood cancer cases in Zimbabwe has applaud childhood cancer survivors for their resilience in fighting cancer. By Michael Gwarisa Speaking during the launch Orange Week which marks celebrations for children living with cancer, Kidzcan Executive Director, Daniel Mckenzie said Kidzcan had over the years exhibited resilience in supporting
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Cancer Kills More Women Than Men In Zim
MORE women died from cancer related illnesses over the past two years compared to their male counterparts, as cancer continues to wreak havoc in Zimbabwe, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said. By Michael Gwarisa Briefing delegates during the World Cancer Day celebrations in Marondera, Health Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa said at least
Read MoreI Am Not Dying In Three Months Says Morgan Tsvangirai
MOVEMENT for Democratic Change President, Mr Morgan Tvangirai who was diagnosed of Cancer of the Colon two years ago has denied reports that he will be dying in three months time. By Michael Gwarisa Posting on his Twitter Account, Mr Tsvangirai said he was undergoing treatment in South Africa and there was nothing unusual about
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