By Staff Reporter
THE National Aids Council (NAC) Monday injected a whopping US$109 000 to KidzCan in a development which will up the fight against cancer among the young children.
The donation was handed over by NAC chief executive officer Benard Madzima at an event where UNAIDS official Jeremiah Manyika representing the Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora , urging KidzCan to ensure effective and transparent use of the funds.
“This handover of US$109 000 from the National Aids Council to KidsCan is a strategic and compassionate investment in the health of our people , which represents a bold step towards integrating our health responses and ensuring that resources are leveraged for maximum impact on the lives of our children,” Manyika said.
He added that the funding, earmarked for essential medicines, accurate diagnosis and awareness initiatives, comes at a crucial time as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to strengthen its health delivery system.
I charge you to these resources effectively and accountably .Every dollar saved, every life changed, every smile restored on a child’s face will be the true measure of this investment.
NAC currently supports Ward 4A at Parirenyatwa Hospital , a specialized unit treating blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma as well as kidney and eye cancers in children.
Manyika said Zimbabwe’s HIV and AIDS response naturally aligns with the fight against childhood cancers, given the increased risk of cancer among people living with HIV due to immune suppression and related complications.
He further commended NAC’s role in supporting broader public health needs.
“You have demonstrated that AIDS Lab is a strategic national resource that is enhancing not just the response to fight HIV, but the entire continuum of care, especially at this juncture when we have lost a significant amount of financial support from our partners,” he said.
