Zimbabwe Records Decline in Cervical Cancer Cases

By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe, which in past years recorded more than 3,000 cervical cancer cases annually, saw the figure decline to 1,354 in 2024, with Harare carrying the heaviest burden. The decline comes at a time when partners in the cancer response are calling for the rapid decentralisation of screening services across the country. According to the 2024 Environmental Statistics Human Settlement and Environmental Health Report by ZimStat, citing Ministry of Health and Child Care data, Harare accounted for 935 cases, representing 69 percent of the national total. Bulawayo followed…

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