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At least 1 500 women have been screened for cervical cancer in Mashonaland West using new Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid Cerviography (VIAC) technology as efforts to minimise the effects of the disease gather momentum.Out of those screened only 15 were diagnosed with the condition and are currently receiving treatment.
Screening is being done at Karoi, Chinhoyi and Kadoma hospitals and authorities are encouraging regular screening for women of child bearing age for easy treatment.
The three centres could effectively treat cancer using equipment donated by the Italian embassy. Provincial medical director Dr Wenceslus Nyamayaro said treatment would significantly improve once the programme is rolled out to the rural areas.
The numbers are looking good but they are set to improve significantly as we go to rural areas where we might pick some more cases, he said.
He urged women of child bearing age to go for regular screening after two-year intervals as treatment was easy when the cancer is still localised.
Online Reporter