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Join walk and help raise breast and cervical cancer awareness

KwaThema Med encourages residents to come out for the charity walk in awareness of breast and cervical cancer.

Kwa-Thema – Residents are invited to join a 5km charity walk aimed at raising awareness about breast and cervical cancer in Kwa-Thema on October 31.

The walk, hosted by Dr Bhongolethu Masebe through his practice, KwaThema Med, in partnership with its sister non-profit organisation, Health Care Development Partners in Africa, will start and finish at KwaThema Med, 43 Majola Street, at 07:00.

According to the doctor, the initiative aims to educate community members about the importance of early cancer detection, regular screening and access to healthcare services.

As part of the programme, KwaThema Med will offer free consultations, breast examinations, pap smears and human papillomavirus (HPV) screening.

The initiative will also provide health education on cancer prevention, HPV vaccination and the importance of regular breast checks and cervical cancer screening.

Community members are encouraged to take part in the walk and use the opportunity to learn more about cancer screening and early intervention.

For more information about the event, contact Masebe on 073 011 3908, Inga Mangcotywa on 082 084 0405 or Anele Mayekiso on 078 081 4815.


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