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Cancer Kills More Women Than Men In Zim

Michael Gwarisa

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

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NAC HIV/Cancer Golf Tournament Kicks Off On High Note

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa THE National Aids Council fund raising HIV & Cancer Prevention Drive Golf tournament kicked today amidst calls by government for men to partner women in the fight against Cervical cancer. In an interview with Women Affairs, Gender and Community Development Deputy Minister Abigail Damasane on the sidelines of the tournament, she said it was crucial

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ANNOUNCEMENT!!! Free Breast Cancer Screening For All Women

Michael Gwarisa

  WESTEND Clinic will be providing free mammograms and breast cancer screening for women of all ages from 5 to 12 October 2017.    

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Engaging in Sex Early Exposing Girls To Cervical Cancer

Michael Gwarisa

“It is also advisable for young girls not to engage in sex at an early ages as this has been seen to be another factor behind the rise in Cervical Cancer in Zimbabwe…” By Michael Gwarisa YOUNG girls who engage in sexual intercourse at an early age (9-18) are at a greater risk of developing

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Oral Sex Spreading Tongue Cancer

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa in Kadoma  ORAL Sex has been identified as the leading driver of Tongue Cancer in the country, with a number of cases having been detected already in most parts of the country, a Cancer Association of Zimbabwe official has said. Briefing Journalists during a National Aids Council Editors Sensitisation Workshop on HIV/AIDS

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