Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:35:46 +0000 By Mukosela Kasalwe GOVERNMENT should consider carrying out cancer screening a routine feature around the country because early detection is key to curb the scourge, says cancer activist Sphiwe Benasho. Every year, the Sphiwe Benasho Foundation advances its impact in community by raising community awareness and fundraising activities to support cancer activism. The second annual Pink Ribbon Walk, a solidarity initiative against cancer took place over the weekend and attracted more than 200 participants which included top celebrities such as James Sakala, Mwaka Katongo, Twezi, and Charity Mutonga among others. Health practitioners such as doctors, nurses, care givers and cancer survivors were amongst the participants. Ms Benasho urged the government to consider carrying out cancer screening weeks to cover the whole country like other disease prevention measures for polio immunisation. The cancer activist said early detection against cancer was important if the scourge would be minimised. “Government should consider […]
