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Motion · S5M-17036 · 23 Apr 2019

George Watson’s Malawi Partnership Funding for Preventative Treatment for Cervical Cancer

Lodged by Gordon Lindhurst Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates pupils, staff, parents and friends of George Watson's College in Edinburgh on providing funding towards medical resources for the preventative treatment of cervical cancer in Malawi; understands that the new lifesaving equipment, a thermal ablation device, is used to treat cervical pre-cancers and prevent advanced cancer from developing, as well as allowing any abnormalities to be treated immediately; further understands that the equipment has been gifted to a community clinic in Achikondi, working with the main centre at Nkhoma Hospital; recognises that World Health Organization figures show that over 1,600 women in Malawi die each year from cervical cancer, around 70% of all diagnoses, and congratulates everyone working as part of the Watson’s Malawi Partnership, recognising the mutually beneficial partnerships that it builds with organisations and individuals in the country.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.