By Online Desk
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has received a significant boost in its fight against cancer, thanks to a donation of cancer treatment medications from Cancer Serve Trust.
The donation is expected to enhance the hospital’s ability to combat the disease, which is now the leading cause of death in Zimbabwe.
Clinical Director Dr. Morgan Mhlanga praised Cancer Serve Trust for complementing government efforts in the fight against cancer, specifically targeting cervical cancer.
Dr. Nyakabawo, Chairperson of Cancer Serve Trust, emphasized that the donation aims to support disadvantaged women battling cervical cancer.
Zimbabwe is grappling with an alarming cervical cancer crisis, ranking among the top five countries with the highest incidence rates globally.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 61 out of every 100,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually.
To address this crisis, Zimbabwe has introduced various initiatives, including:
– HPV Vaccination Program: Introduced in 2018, targeting girls aged 10-14 years.
– Cervical Cancer Screening: Over 200 sites conducting Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIAC) and 60 sites performing HPV tests.
– Community-based Screening: Village Health Workers trained to provide screening services.