Delta US$10 000 worth cancer screening support uplifts Masvingo prisons inmates

By Staff Reporter

LISTED beverage manufacturing giant,  Delta Corporation in a development which has enabled the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe to roll out cancer screening at Prisons across Masvingo Province.

The beverages manufacturer and CAZ contend that cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with delayed diagnosis often resulting in poor health outcomes.

The project focus was influenced by the realization that the  fate facing  incarcerated individuals is even dire as they  face unique challenges in accessing timely and equitable health care services, including cancer screening.

“To address the disparity the CAZ offered in partnership with Delta Corporation breast, cervix and prostate cancer education and screening services to the inmates and prisoners at the following prisons, Masvingo Remand, Mutimurefu, Gutu, Bikita, Zaka, Chiredzi, Chikombedzi, Mwenezi and Chivi prisons / satellites with support from Delta Corporation,” Delat said in a statement.

The campaign started with breast, cervix, and prostate cancer education sessions in a bid to empower the participants with information on prevention and early detection to reduce morbidity and mortality from cancers. Breast education equipped the participants with skills on how to conduct a self-breast examination and what to look out for. A total number of 282 women and men were screened.

The General Manager – Corporate Affairs for Delta Corporation Limited, Patricia Murambinda  hailed the project for taking a step further towards community empowerment.

 “This project has enabled us to take a step towards empowering communities to fight against cancer, which is a major public health concern.

“The provision of education and screening will assist in cancer prevention and improving the quality of life of cancer patients, their families and communities through timeous, sustainable and evidence-based interventions and this has been made possible through a generous grant from Delta,” she said.