Cabs, TM PicknPay launch cancer awareness programme

Banking concern Cabs has joined hands with retailer TM PicknPay and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) to launch a cervical and breast cancer awareness and free screening campaign at selected health institutions this month.

Cancer is one of the most pressing public health challenges in Zimbabwe, with cervical and breast cancers leading the burden among women.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting Zimbabwean women, with an estimated 1,000 new cases diagnosed annually while breast cancer continues to be a major contributor to cancer-related deaths — highlighting the urgent need for early detection and access to care.

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