Welcome and thank you for listening! We are starting a new series: 'Let's talk about it' addressing the topics we rather don't want to talk about, especially topics that are related to sexual and reproductive health as it is subject to stigma. We are kicking the series off by talking to Sebabatso Tsaoane about Cervical Cancer, what it is, how it can be prevented and treated. Sebabatso is a Multi-award winning Registered Nurse Midwife as an agent of change she constantly goes beyond the call of duty to manifest her vision of healing the nation by healing women. She is the founder and CEO of Black Woman Arise Women's Health Foundation; A non-profit organization aimed at promoting women's sexual reproductive health through de-stigmatization, education and bridging the gap between women in the community and healthcare professionals. Through this NPO, Sebabatso is working on a project to decrease cervical cancer related morbidity and mortality amongst Mangaung Metro women. This is done through taking cervical cancer screening services to disadvantaged and hard to reach areas in the Mangaung Metro Municipality on a mobile clinic in order to raise awareness and promote early detection. Furthermore, she provides training for Nurses in order to improve capacity to provide cervical cancer education and screening. Through partnership with the Department of Health, Sebabatso is working on opening a Colposcopy and LLETZ clinic in one of the District hospitals in order to decentralize precancer treatment and reduce long waiting periods for the women with positive pap smear results. Additionally, Sebabatso provides training for traditional and faith based leaders in order to empower them to better support their congregants and promote screening behaviour. You can find out more about Sebabatso and her work on her website: http://www.bwawhf.co.za/ or follow her on Social Media: Instagram: @sebabatso_tsaoane @blackwoman_health_ @bwa_womens_clinic Facebook: Sebabatso Connie Tsaoane Black Woman Arise Women's Health Foundation Black Woman Arise Clinic If you found this episode helpful please leave us a review or give us a rating as that helps us get the show out to more people. And don't forget to subscribe! We'd love to stay in touch and keep you updated with all our latest content & resources to equip & empower you. So if you're a midwife or any type of birth and baby worker go to sensitivemidwifery.co.za/freegift If you're a mom, visit sisterlilian.co.za/freegift for more training and resources. That way we can keep you up to date when we release new episodes like this plus a few other bonuses. Remember you're making a big difference because you're shaping the future of humankind. Thanks for listening and I look forward to journeying with you.

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