Our Mandate
Mathew 25 vs 36 -44 “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 45 Then He will answer them, saying, Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’’
Our Strategy
- Establish a referral system for identifying and providing access to medical care to those in need.
- Raise funds to support minor infrastructure, human resources and medical equipment for health facilities.
- In the long-term to raise funds to build and operate clinics.
Cancer Awareness
Zimbabwe's Cancer registry has reported a rapid increase in cancer-related conditions over the past 5 years. The most common cancers in women are the cervix and breast; with prostate cancer in men. Cancer of the colon and rectum is also on the increase. The investigations needed to have a diagnosis of breast cancer are breast ultrasound and mammograms; for cervix examinations VIAC and Pap smear. Men need physical examination via the rectum and a laboratory test to check for the level of prostate serum antigen (PSA). The cost of the preliminary tests will range from USD20 to maybe USD100.00 without the mammogram; and an extra USD300.00 to USD400 with the mammogram.
Cancer treatment utilizes the multimodality approach- Screening, Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Hormonal, and Immunotherapy. Normally these costs should be covered by the government for low-income patients. In recent years, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy drugs have not been available in government pharmacies resulting in patients having to buy drugs. A patient requires 6 to 12 cycles given every 3 weeks at a cost ranging between USD40-$300 depending on the drugs. FMET on average has supported 3 patients per month to undergo screening tests and treatment.
Similarly, while the government should offer Radiology services, this again is not the case resulting in patients seeking services in private at an approximate cost of USD$800 per week, and emergency treatment durations would range from 1 week to 3 weeks. In one extreme life-threatening case, Ebenezer Trust supported the patient to receive services in private.
FUNDING SUPPORT
To continue supporting the growing needs in the communities, FMET requires a minimum of USD$500 per month to support patients requiring chronic medicines. Another USD$200 per month for Cancer related screening.
FMET acknowledges the support given by medical professionals in supporting Awareness campaigns; giving talks; preparing social media content for circulation and providing consultations