Dis-Chem’s commitment to women’s health and wellbeing focuses on encouraging them to take care of their health by offering an affordable comprehensive screening package that includes pap smears, breast screenings and HPV screening tests – available until 15 August.

With women taking on the lions’ share of household labour and responsibility in South Africa, their own health can often take a backseat to the needs of those around them. Dis-Chem believes that one of the most significant ways to honour women this Women’s Day is for them to take control of their health. This is in line with the healthcare retailer’s focus on accessible and affordable integrated primary healthcare, a central component of which is prevention and early diagnosis of conditions that can lead to more serious diseases.

“Preventative screenings are one of the most effective ways to support women by empowering them to manage their health.  With the increasing corporatisation of Women’s Day and initiatives that often do little to meaningfully change the lives of women, our focus on prioritising health is a welcome reminder of what it looks like to understand the real needs of women,” says Dis-Chem Clinic Executive Lizeth Kruger.

Early detection can dramatically improve treatment outcomes and save lives from some of leading health concerns for women in South Africa. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer among women in South Africa and it can be successfully treated if detected early. Regular breast exams are crucial as the later breast cancer is detected, the harder it becomes to treat successfully.

South African women are also three times more likely to develop cervical cancer compared to the global average, and worryingly, most cases are fatal. Pap smears and HPV screenings are crucial for early detection and prevention of cervical cancers.

“We encourage women give themselves the gift of peace-of-mind, to be proactive and visit a clinic for this extensive and potentially lifesaving screening option,”  Kruger says.

The screening package is available at Dis-Chem clinics nationally for R299,95 until 15 August.

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