By Jones Gadama
The Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to providing health support and treatment to women suffering from cervical cancer.
Speaking at a Charity Golf Tournament organized by NdiMoyo Palliative Care Trust, Director of Administration at the Ministry of Health, Rawbreeze Mbewe, emphasized the need to tackle the disease, which affects a significant proportion of women and girls in the country.
According to Mbewe, over 45.5% of women and girls in Malawi suffer from cervical cancer, highlighting the need for collective efforts to address the problem.
The Ministry of Health is committed to providing necessary health support and treatment to women affected by the disease.
The Charity Golf Tournament, themed “Standing Together for those Fighting Cervical Cancer: Our Women Deserve the Best Support,” brought together corporate companies to support the cause.
Maggret Chaika, Chairperson of the Organizing Committee from NdiMoyo Palliative Care Trust, applauded the companies for their participation and financial support.
“The support from corporate companies is crucial in our efforts to provide palliative care to women suffering from cervical cancer,” Chaika said.
The funds raised during the tournament will go towards supporting women affected by the disease, providing them with necessary medical care and emotional support.
The Ministry of Health and NdiMoyo Palliative Care Trust are working together to address the challenges posed by cervical cancer in Malawi.
Through collective efforts and partnerships with corporate companies, the stakeholders hope to make a significant impact in the fight against the disease.
