Late presentation of childhood cancer derails cancer fight
The World Health Organisation set a target of 60% coverage of childhood cancers by the year 2030 and Zimbabwe is still lagging at 20%.
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 9, 2024
Gweru pro golfer Gumisa aims high
Gumisa, who is sponsored by Glow Petroleum where he is the brand ambassador, has stepped preparations for the Zimbabwe Open
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Mar. 31, 2024
NAC ProAm raises US$25k for HIV and cancer response
A total of 72 professionals including three women and eight golfers from outside the country took part in the country’s top annual golf events.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Mar. 17, 2024
Mapwanya wins NAC ProAm
Lady golfer Claire Minter managed to defend her women's title after carding 77, 79 and 71, while Roy Da Costa won the seniors category after shooting 73, 72 and 77.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere
Mar. 15, 2024
Cimas donates US$13K to Cancer Association of Zimbabwe
At last year's iGo Half Marathon, Cimas had anticipated having 1 000 athletes for both Harare and Bulawayo, but the event was oversubscribed, and raised US$13 753.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Mar. 13, 2024
Taking charge of your health: Cancer prevention month
Talk Cancer Zim is there to shed light on these preventable risk factors and offer guidance on how to effectively reduce the risk of cancer.
By Michelle Madzudzo and Bridget Mutimutema
Mar. 1, 2024
Late cancer diagnosis: Stumbling block in children treatment
“Most childhood cancers are hard to recognise, patients arrive at health centres with an advanced level of the disease and this has also contributed to the high mortality rate.
By Vanessa Gonye
Feb. 23, 2024
293 paediatric cancers registered
Speaking at the same event, oncologist Bothwell Mbuwayesango thanked KidzCan for aiding their work as they offer assistance for treatment services like scans and X-rays.
By Vanessa Gonye
Feb. 19, 2024
Shortage of technicians hinder installation of cancer machines
A crumbling health delivery system has seen the country struggle to contain increases in the number of people affected.
By Vincent Mungofa
Jan. 19, 2024
