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Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected]
CABS, in partnership with Pick n Pay and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, has launched a free breast and cervical cancer screening initiative, bringing vital health services directly into communities where access is often limited by cost or information.
Cancer remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Zimbabwe, with cervical and breast cancers leading the burden among women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting Zimbabwean women, with an estimated 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Breast cancer continues to be a major contributor to cancer-related deaths, highlighting the urgent need for early detection and access to care.
In a statement, CABS said in response to this growing concern, it had launched a cervical and breast cancer awareness and screening campaign this May, in partnership with TM Pick n Pay and CAZ.
“At CABS, we have always believed that our role goes far beyond banking; it’s about uplifting lives and investing in the well-being of our communities,” said CABS managing director Mr Mehluli Mpofu.
“Cancer touches so many families in silence, and too often, it’s because help came too late. That’s why we are deeply committed to supporting early detection initiatives, because a simple screening can mean the difference between life and loss.
“This campaign builds on our previous efforts, like Swipe for Pink, Swipe for Hope, and Blue November, which helped raise funds for essential cancer medication through branded merchandise sales and donations linked to POS transactions in TM Pick n Pay stores.”
Mr Mpofu said they were taking their commitment a step further by bringing free, life-saving services directly to the communities they serve.
“It’s not just about health, it’s about hope, dignity, and standing with Zimbabwean women in their fight against cancer,” said Mr Mpofu.
This campaign highlights CABS’s commitment to community health and cancer support, while marking a strategic shift from treatment assistance to proactive early detection, reflecting a more holistic and forward-looking approach to healthcare outreach.
For many families, these programmes offer a lifeline. CABS, TM Pick n Pay, and CAZ are urging women to take advantage of these screenings and encourage others to do the same. Early detection of cervical cancer can reduce mortality rates by up to 80 percent, supported by data from the WHO.
The free screening clinics will be held as follows:
May 5 – Blue Waters Hospital, Kuwadzana
May 6 – UZIMA Medical Centre, Budiriro
May 7 – 24hr Family Clinic, Tafara
May 8 – Southlea Medical Clinic, Southlea Park
May 9 – Citimed Chitungwiza Hospital, Chitungwiza
May 16 – Williams Labs, Bindura
May 23 – Mutoko (Location to be confirmed)
