Ref: CHB/Flash/2009/87                                                         Date: August 11, 2009

 

CHB NEWS FLASH

 

 

The Mwanza KSI Jamaat in collaboration with Central Health Board (CHB) of Africa Federation conducted a Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer screening for ladies of our Jamaat.

 

On 27th June 2009 a PowerPoint presentation on Breast Lumps and Cervical Cancer was conducted by Mrs. Riffat Janmohamed and Dr. Mubarakali Janmohamed respectively with an immense response from the ladies. Numerous pertinent questions were asked on gynecological problems, once such subjects were a taboo in our community, a topic our ladies seldom wish to discuss. The program provided a great opportunity for our ladies to discuss regarding the health issues and wellness more openly.

 

A week later on 4th July 2009, a screening program was organized for the ladies, including screening for breast lumps and cervical cancer (CIN stage).  Organized by Dr. M. Janmohamed a professional oncology team from the Departments of Medical Oncology, Gynecology and Internal Medicine from Bugando Medical Centre. The team of doctors and nurses included Dr. Beatrice (consultant Gynecologist from Weil Cornell Medical Center, New York), Dr. Jennifer (fellow - Infectious Diseases, Weil Cornell Medical Center, NY), Mrs. Joyce Rwehabula (Nurse Officer specialized in Medical Oncology Nursing) and other assistant nurses.

 

 

Manual Breast Palpation was used to screen for Breast Lumps and VILLI test using Lugol's Iodine was employed to screen for CIN (Carcinoma in Situ - Cervical Cancer).

 

The major part of the funding came from Khoja Shia Ithnasheri Mwanza Jamaat.
 
The screening took almost 3 hours and 30 minutes and the following was detected:

 

A nominal fee of Shs. 2,000/- was levied.

 

 

Results:

Out of 15 ladies screened, the following abnormal results were obtained.

 

1.      Abnormal Breast masses / Lumps in 3 ladies.

 

2.      Cervical Polyp in one lady.

 

The ladies are currently being followed up at Bugando Medical Centre.

 

 

Q. Why Women Must Undergo Cervical Cancer Screening & Breast Examination Regularly?

 

A. Please read CHB News Flash No. 88 of 12th Aug, 2009.

 

 

“Community’s health – CHB’s priority”