Zimbabwe turns to America to fix cancer machines

The government has signed a three-year contract with Varian Medical Systems, an American company, to repair and maintain cancer treatment machines in the country.

This initiative aims to address the challenges faced by cancer patients who often have to seek treatment abroad due to limited medical resources.

Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Timios Kwidini highlighted the importance of this contract in providing continuous and improved cancer care services.

Additionally, the ministry is developing a National Cancer Control Plan to guide cancer treatment services in the country for the next five years.

Meanwhile, the Apostolic Churches Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) has partnered with KidzCan Zimbabwe to raise awareness about childhood cancers.

This collaboration aims to enhance fundraising efforts and promote early detection and treatment of childhood cancer.

Despite these efforts, cancer remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Zimbabwe, with cervical, prostate, and breast cancers being the most prevalent types.