Rwanda has made strides in improving cancer services, governance, and professional training, as highlighted in a recent international assessment by the IAEA, WHO, and IARC. Despite progress, challenges persist in ensuring comprehensive cancer care access nationwide. The country is updating its National Cancer Control Plan and Accelerated Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy to address the growing concern of cancer, particularly driven by factors like the HPV virus. The imPACT review team commended Rwanda’s prevention efforts and recommended expanding radiotherapy services and investing in training to enhance cancer control initiatives.
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Government scrambles to address viral pothole controversy
The Zimbabwean government faces criticism over neglect of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, as a viral image shows individuals posing in a massive pothole, highlighting the road's deteriorating state. Travelers and motorists have raised concerns about the hazardous conditions, leading to increased accidents and vehicle damage. Despite government denials, repair efforts are underway in partnership with Bitumen World to address urgent sections of the highway, while opposition politician Gift Ostallos Siziba condemns the extensive damage and...
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