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Blessings Chidakwa in BULAWAYO
Visitors to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo have discovered more than just business opportunities and exhibitions; they have found hope and healing, thanks to a unique mobile health initiative led by Health Ambassador, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa.
In a powerful show of commitment to community well-being, the First Lady brought her state-of-the-art mobile hospital and clinic to the heart of the trade fair, offering free breast, cervical, and prostate cancer screenings, among other health checks.
The initiative, which aims to make healthcare more accessible to all, has touched countless lives.
It is part of Amai Mnangagwa’s broader vision to bridge healthcare gaps, especially in once-marginalised communities.
Her mobile hospital has become a national symbol of care and compassion, visiting provinces around the country in a bid to leave no one and no place behind.
The mobile clinic has been a constant hive of activity, with healthcare professionals assisting hordes of visitors and breaking down barriers to cancer detection through education and early intervention.
Ms Ruth Moyo from Bulawayo’s Nkulumane suburb said she had never been screened before.
“Today, I feel like I have taken a big step for my health. I am grateful to the First Lady for thinking of women like us,” she said.
Mr Tinashe Dube from Gweru said that as a man, he had never thought about prostate cancer until yesterday.
“Now I know how important it is to get checked early. This has opened my eyes,” he said.
Patients jot down their details ahead of the screening process at Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s mobile hospital and clinic
Agnes Ncube, a mother of four from Lupane, said this was a rare opportunity.
“We don’t often get services like these, and certainly not for free. This is helpful. May God bless her,” she said.
In her role as Health Ambassador, Dr Mnangagwa has been unrelenting in her mission to make health services more inclusive and equitable, reaching even the most remote parts of Zimbabwe.
“I didn’t have transport money to go to a clinic. But today, the clinic came to me. I feel seen; I feel cared for,” said Ms Lindiwe Mlambo.
The screening also included awareness sessions to educate attendees on early warning signs of cancer and the importance of regular health checks.
“This is more than just a service; it’s a wake-up call. We need more of this in our communities,” said Mr Blessing Mavhunga.
With her mobile hospital initiative, the First Lady continues to inspire a vision of healthcare that is proactive, preventative, and, most importantly, accessible to all.
The presence of the mobile clinic at ZITF is a reminder that no one should be left behind when it comes to their health.
Some of the beneficiaries of services being offered at Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s mobile hospital and clinic at this year’s ongoing ZITF
An Angel of Hope Foundation radiographer briefs a patient before screening at Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s mobile hospital and clinic at the ongoing 2025 ZITF where beneficiaries are being screened for cancers, hypertension, diabetes, HIV and provided with family planning services
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