Over a hundred women, including media professionals, scored free health screenings targeting critical conditions like endometriosis, diabetes, hypertension, and breast cancer. The comprehensive health initiative emerged from private sector efforts supporting government wellness programs.
ZimSmart Villages, teaming up with the Zimbabwe Confederation of Midwaves and a local media communications group, originally aimed at female journalists but expanded to benefit women beyond media circles. The screenings happened at ZIFM Stereo Gardens in Harare last Friday.
Dr. Admore Jokwiro, ZimSmart Villages' chief medical officer, explained that their mission was to democratize healthcare through cutting-edge telehealth and artificial intelligence diagnostic technologies. They utilized AI-guided breast cancer screening techniques, offering basic free tests in the hopes that discovered medical issues would prompt further treatment.
The program highlighted critical health awareness. Dr. Jokwiro noted that one in nine women experiences endometriosis, yet many silently suffer, dismissing painful symptoms as normal menstrual cramps. By leveraging AI health machines, they improved diagnostic accuracy for detecting complex conditions like endometriotic lesions.
Beneficiary Loveness Kashaya appreciated the screening and gained valuable insights about her health. ZimSmart Villages continues expanding its reach by partnering with the government to establish 150 telehealth kiosks and 750 telehealth booths across rural areas through a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Information Communication Technology.
ZimSmart Villages, teaming up with the Zimbabwe Confederation of Midwaves and a local media communications group, originally aimed at female journalists but expanded to benefit women beyond media circles. The screenings happened at ZIFM Stereo Gardens in Harare last Friday.
Dr. Admore Jokwiro, ZimSmart Villages' chief medical officer, explained that their mission was to democratize healthcare through cutting-edge telehealth and artificial intelligence diagnostic technologies. They utilized AI-guided breast cancer screening techniques, offering basic free tests in the hopes that discovered medical issues would prompt further treatment.
The program highlighted critical health awareness. Dr. Jokwiro noted that one in nine women experiences endometriosis, yet many silently suffer, dismissing painful symptoms as normal menstrual cramps. By leveraging AI health machines, they improved diagnostic accuracy for detecting complex conditions like endometriotic lesions.
Beneficiary Loveness Kashaya appreciated the screening and gained valuable insights about her health. ZimSmart Villages continues expanding its reach by partnering with the government to establish 150 telehealth kiosks and 750 telehealth booths across rural areas through a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Information Communication Technology.
