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Zim tops cancer-burdened countries

Cervical cancer is a major health concern in the country, with approximately 3 043 new cases and 1 976 deaths annually, making it the leading cancer type among women.
By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 29, 2025

Women overcome cancer fear, throng screening facilities

In Masvingo, the TruScreen programme has already screened over 14 000 women for cervical cancer as of September 2024.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Jan. 31, 2025

Cervical cancer: Zim’s latest silent killer

The medical facilities across the country were overwhelmed and failing to contain the influx of COVID-19 patients, relatives say.
By Vanessa Gonye Jun. 8, 2024

Feature: How COVID-19 derailed Zim’s HPV vaccination programme

Zimbabwe rolled out the HPV vaccination programme targeting girls aged 10 to 14 years reaching more than 800 000 girls.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe Aug. 15, 2023

Kadoma woman’s agony of battling three diseases

Mugonda, who has suffered multiple Tuberculosis reinfections, was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer.
By Vanessa Gonye Apr. 4, 2023