The First Lady, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, helped many people from Manicaland province yesterday. She brought her Angel of Hope Foundation mobile hospital and clinic and gave them free health checks for cancer, eye problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes. People lined up to check for cervical, breast, and prostate cancers, high blood pressure, diabetes, and HIV. They also learned about family planning options.
Dr. Mnangagwa talked with kids from primary through high school about sex dangers and staying in school. She was surprised that very young students knew detailed information about sex acts. When she asked how they knew these things, many kids pointed to social media, where they see adult content. Other children said friends told them about personal experiences.
One sixth grade student told the First Lady some primary school girls already sleep with men for money. Dr. Mnangagwa asked what message she had for these girls. The young student answered that everyone has their right time and rushing adult activities makes no sense. She worried about pregnancy risks, school dropouts, and diseases from sexual contact.
The First Lady created an open talk space where kids truly grasped why sex should wait. During her visit, she met a pregnant teenager who had run away with a 25-year-old man when she was only fifteen and still in seventh grade. Dr. Mnangagwa felt sad but scolded her for becoming pregnant instead of staying in school. She urged the girl to attend all prenatal visits for a healthy delivery.
The nation's mother also spoke with community members about hard topics like drugs and early marriages. She handed out school supplies to students and gave sanitary pads to girls. She promised the province sewing machines to make washable pads. Women expecting babies received special kits with baby items.
Dr. Mnangagwa praised both men and women who came for health screenings and encouraged them to use all the mobile medical services. She urged everyone to check their HIV status. She felt happy seeing pregnant women testing for HIV because early detection prevents mother-to-child transmission through timely medicine access.
The First Lady leads the fight against diseases killing millions across the world. People of different ages received various health tests because early treatment raises survival chances. She explained how cancer causes many deaths worldwide, including in Zimbabwe. Early diagnosis and treatment make cancer beatable. She stressed checking for cervical, breast, and prostate cancer.
She warned about HPV causing cancer among sexually active youth. Young people must avoid sex until the right age and focus on education instead. The First Lady asked what dangers come from early sexual activity. Schoolgirls mentioned infections, unwanted pregnancy, and leaving school. She taught them to reject sexual advances from any males firmly.
Dr. Mnangagwa spoke against drug abuse among young people. She shared her toll-free number, 575, for reporting such cases. She also encouraged healthy traditional food choices. Minister Advocate Misheck Mugadza thanked the First Lady for bringing health services directly to people. He called them doorstep hospital and clinic facilities with modern equipment.
The Minister explained how early treatment prevents unnecessary deaths. He asked everyone to use this screening opportunity, especially men who research shows lag in health checkups. Deputy Education Minister Angeline Gata appreciated the sanitary pad donations. She mentioned that period poverty keeps many girls from attending school, harming their education.
A National AIDS Council spokesperson praised the First Lady for her health programs focused on women. They achieved the 95-95-95 target and reached epidemic control status. He expressed happiness seeing pregnant women testing for HIV since the country aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. The council asked everyone to know their status and women to encourage their husbands to get tested.
Dr. Munyaradzi Mukuzunga, Manicaland Provincial Medical Director, called these outreach programs beneficial. Women received cervical cancer screenings and mammograms for breast cancer. Others had eye exams, blood pressure checks, and various treatments with medication provided. Many doctors and nurses helped people at the event.
Pregnant women learned about nutrition and self-care. The director mentioned triple elimination efforts targeting syphilis, HIV, and Hepatitis B. The goal ensures that all Zimbabwean babies remain free from these diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need regular testing to prevent transmission to children. Medical outreaches provide special services often unavailable at local clinics.
Program participants expressed great joy. One woman thanked the First Lady for free breast and cervical cancer screenings she never thought possible. Mrs. Cynthia Bande received a baby preparation kit and felt grateful for this assistance when she had nothing ready for her coming baby. The Bulawayo arts group IYASA performed educational entertainment throughout the event.
Dr. Mnangagwa talked with kids from primary through high school about sex dangers and staying in school. She was surprised that very young students knew detailed information about sex acts. When she asked how they knew these things, many kids pointed to social media, where they see adult content. Other children said friends told them about personal experiences.
One sixth grade student told the First Lady some primary school girls already sleep with men for money. Dr. Mnangagwa asked what message she had for these girls. The young student answered that everyone has their right time and rushing adult activities makes no sense. She worried about pregnancy risks, school dropouts, and diseases from sexual contact.
The First Lady created an open talk space where kids truly grasped why sex should wait. During her visit, she met a pregnant teenager who had run away with a 25-year-old man when she was only fifteen and still in seventh grade. Dr. Mnangagwa felt sad but scolded her for becoming pregnant instead of staying in school. She urged the girl to attend all prenatal visits for a healthy delivery.
The nation's mother also spoke with community members about hard topics like drugs and early marriages. She handed out school supplies to students and gave sanitary pads to girls. She promised the province sewing machines to make washable pads. Women expecting babies received special kits with baby items.
Dr. Mnangagwa praised both men and women who came for health screenings and encouraged them to use all the mobile medical services. She urged everyone to check their HIV status. She felt happy seeing pregnant women testing for HIV because early detection prevents mother-to-child transmission through timely medicine access.
The First Lady leads the fight against diseases killing millions across the world. People of different ages received various health tests because early treatment raises survival chances. She explained how cancer causes many deaths worldwide, including in Zimbabwe. Early diagnosis and treatment make cancer beatable. She stressed checking for cervical, breast, and prostate cancer.
She warned about HPV causing cancer among sexually active youth. Young people must avoid sex until the right age and focus on education instead. The First Lady asked what dangers come from early sexual activity. Schoolgirls mentioned infections, unwanted pregnancy, and leaving school. She taught them to reject sexual advances from any males firmly.
Dr. Mnangagwa spoke against drug abuse among young people. She shared her toll-free number, 575, for reporting such cases. She also encouraged healthy traditional food choices. Minister Advocate Misheck Mugadza thanked the First Lady for bringing health services directly to people. He called them doorstep hospital and clinic facilities with modern equipment.
The Minister explained how early treatment prevents unnecessary deaths. He asked everyone to use this screening opportunity, especially men who research shows lag in health checkups. Deputy Education Minister Angeline Gata appreciated the sanitary pad donations. She mentioned that period poverty keeps many girls from attending school, harming their education.
A National AIDS Council spokesperson praised the First Lady for her health programs focused on women. They achieved the 95-95-95 target and reached epidemic control status. He expressed happiness seeing pregnant women testing for HIV since the country aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission. The council asked everyone to know their status and women to encourage their husbands to get tested.
Dr. Munyaradzi Mukuzunga, Manicaland Provincial Medical Director, called these outreach programs beneficial. Women received cervical cancer screenings and mammograms for breast cancer. Others had eye exams, blood pressure checks, and various treatments with medication provided. Many doctors and nurses helped people at the event.
Pregnant women learned about nutrition and self-care. The director mentioned triple elimination efforts targeting syphilis, HIV, and Hepatitis B. The goal ensures that all Zimbabwean babies remain free from these diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need regular testing to prevent transmission to children. Medical outreaches provide special services often unavailable at local clinics.
Program participants expressed great joy. One woman thanked the First Lady for free breast and cervical cancer screenings she never thought possible. Mrs. Cynthia Bande received a baby preparation kit and felt grateful for this assistance when she had nothing ready for her coming baby. The Bulawayo arts group IYASA performed educational entertainment throughout the event.
