Africa-Press – Botswana. Principal registered nurse at Dilolwe Clinic in Kanye, Mr Matshelo Sethaile, has urged men in Lotlhakane East to undergo prostate examinations.
Mr Sethaile made the appeal during a gender-based violence (GBV) Awareness Day held in Lotlhakane East on Friday, emphasising that regular examinations of the prostate gland could aid in early detection of prostate cancer.
He pointed out that an enlarged prostate could lead to various issues for men, including erectile dysfunction, low self-esteem and depression, which could sometimes contribute to violence against their partners.
He encouraged men to seek prostate examinations, noting that an enlarged prostate may become difficult to treat if not addressed promptly.
In his remarks, chairperson of Kanye Men’s Sector, Mr Eddy Kgomotso highlighted that statistics showed that women were more frequently affected by gender-based violence than men. However, he asserted that this does not mean men are immune to abuse, as many choose to remain silent and do not report their cases.
Mr Kgomotso underscored that GBV could manifest in various forms, including economic abuse, which primarily impacted men. He urged men to speak out and report any instances of abuse they encountered.
Councillor for Lotlhakane West Mr Themba Stimela expressed concern regarding the rising cases of GBV in the Kanye District. He stated that 236 cases of abuse against young people were reported in the district, alongside 38 cases involving children in conflict with the law.
He also noted 15 reported cases of abuse among children in relationships. He called on men to take the lead in combating gender-based violence and advocated for amendments to legislation aimed at enhancing the fight against these issues.
In her address, Sergeant Michelle Gaoakanye of the Lotlhakane East police expressed alarm over cases of defilement and rape in the area, reporting three cases of defilement and one case of rape recorded in Lotlhakane East in 2023.
Earlier, in her welcome remarks, Kgosi Naledi Ramotswaiso of Lotlhakane East highlighted the importance of addressing issues regarding men being abused by women, encouraging them to speak up and report any cases of abuse they experience.
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