ZNFPC has cautioned women against using unregulated herbal products for vaginal tightening and cleansing, urging regular cervical cancer screening and evidence-based healthcare.

HARARE – Women's health advocates are calling for a fundamental shift in how Africa addresses period poverty, arguing that millions of women and girls continue to suffer from undiagnosed menstrual disorders, limited access to specialist healthcare and persistent social stigma despite growing awareness campaigns.

Women in Mashonaland West face growing HIV risks as poverty, low female condom use and limited healthcare access undermine prevention efforts. Communities are calling for clinics and stronger empowerment programmes.

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that originates on the surface of the cervix. It occurs when the cells lining the cervix undergo changes and become precancerous. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the primary cause of almost all cervical cancer cases. HPV is a virus that spreads through sexual contact. To reduce your risk of cervical cancer, it’s crucial to undergo regular cervical cancer screenings, such as Pap smears, and receive the HPV vaccine.