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The Herald, 20 May, 1981
SALISBURY City Council has donated a $40 000 stand to the Salisbury branch of the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe, the association chairman, Mr David Barbour, said last night.
Speaking at a reception marking the start of a drive to raise funds for building the first national cancer centre in Zimbabwe, Mr Barbour said the stand was next to the one it had already bought in Salisbury.
Although there were plans to double the size of the Zororo hostel at Harare hospital, the long-term answer to combating cancer was to build a new centre that would house about six-related services as well as provide a training centre.
The association also hoped to establish a hostel for patients who had to come to Salisbury for specialised treatment.
“There is a continuing and vital need to educate the public about facts surrounding cancer and recognise early symptoms,” said Mr Barbour.
“The Cancer Association is also trying to remove the fear that surrounds cancer by telling the public that the scourge can be beaten.”
The reception was attended by the Minister of Labour and Social Services, Mr Kumbirai Kangai; the Minister of Agriculture, Senator Denis Norman; the deputy Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Julius Chihambakwe, and foreign diplomats.
LESSONS FOR TODAY
- Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. According to the World Health Organisation, the disease accounted for an estimated 9.6 million deaths, or 1 in 6 deaths, in 2018. However not all cancers are fatal; some can be cured.
- Cancer can be dealt with successfully if detected early and this requires people to have regular check-ups.
Bongani Ndlovu
Online Reporter