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Aug 04, 2019 News
The Public Health Ministry On Friday handed over a cryotherapy machine to the staff of the Mahdia District Hospital
The machine is used to treat early signs of cervical cancer and other abnormalities. Cryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery, has been widely accepted as a practical and effective method of treating precancerous cervical lesions worldwide. Extreme cold is applied to the lesion using a cryoprobe (an extremely cold probe) to freeze the lesion.
This machine is one of several others which were purchased by the Maternal and Child Health Programme of the Ministry of Public Health. The purchase was made after a needs-assessment was conducted for this particular service in several regions.
Midwife Malinda Haramottoo and Registered Nurse, Wendy John were trained to operate this machine and also to render VIA services in the region. This is all part of a plan to establish a VIA unit followed by a cancer treatment centre at the hospital, that will cater to the needs of women in other parts of the region.
Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence who visited the hospital to hand over the equipment, highlighted the significance and importance of having such service available in the Potaro-Siparuni Region.
“Small though it may appear, this kit is priceless. Because of this little machine, we are going to be able to save many lives… We want the women in this region to be healthy… We want to identify their issues at the earliest stage.” (DPI)
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