First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa is in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates, attending a summit of First Ladies on access to improved innovative
healthcare and people’s well-being.
The summit was organised by Merck Foundation and has
attracted over 18 countries. The organisation is spearheading research and
scientific innovation in the health sector.
The First Lady, who is the ambassador for maternal and
childcare, has been spearheading the free cervical and breast cancer screening
in Zimbabwe.
The initiative has seen over 101 489 people screened in
2017. In 2018, over 119 468 were screened. Improved access to heath care is the
priority for many progressive nations.
Zimbabwe is making efforts to ensure all its citizens get
access to basic and specialised health care facilities.
The summit comes at a time Zimbabwe is in need of support
in oncology, fertility treatment, training and other specialised healthcare
services.
The challenge is now on strengthening treatment for those
screened. The country has two centres for radiotherapy and oncology and another
centre for fertility. Herald
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