By ALEX NJOVUGOVERNMENT should ensure that people in rural areas have access to affordable cervical and prostate cancer treatment, the Health Workers Union of Zambia (HWUZ) has advised.
HWUZ general-secretary Lewis Mukosha said in an interview in Ndola yesterday that although Government should be commended for its commitment to fighting cancer, it is important that steps are taken to fight prostate and cervical cancer in rural areas.
“We would like to thank President Sata for working with former United States (US) president George W. Bush and other co-operating partners in fighting cancer in Zambia, we are grateful for the effort because a lot of our people especially in rural areas are afflicted by the disease,” Mr Mukosha said.
He said rural dwellers lack basic information on cancer and it is important for all stakeholders to embark on a sensitisation programme to educate citizens on the disease.
Mr Mukosha said cancer is curable if detected early but that in most cases, it is detected late, especially in rural areas which have no cancer specialists to conduct medical checkups.
He said it is important for government to formulate programmes aimed at educating women and men on cancer so that they can seek early treatment.
Mr Mukosha urged government to partner with other stakeholders to roll-out cancer services to rural areas.
He, however, commended government for its commitment to ensuring that Zambians have access to cancer treatment.
Mr Mukosha observed that government has been working hard over the last few years to improve the health delivery system.
He also urged government to ensure that citizens have access to affordable cancer treatment.
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