Western Province Principal Gender Officer, Bruce Hamusokwe, says the Gender Division remains committed to fighting Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the province.
Mr Hamusokwe disclosed that the government has formulated policies aimed at reducing GBV cases, emphasising the need for intensified sensitisation among community members if meaningful progress is to be achieved.
The media reports that Mr Hamusokwe said this in Sioma district after interacting with health personnel at Sioma Mini Mission Hospital.
Meanwhile, Inonge Mubafu, a GBV focal point person at Sioma Mini Mission Hospital, expressed concern that most cases are not reported to the police due to fear of perpetrators being arrested.
Ms Mubafu noted that it has contributed to the rising number of GBV cases in the district.
She has since implored residents to report all GBV cases in order to help curb the vice.
And another health official, George Linema, said that the Ministry of Health is facing challenges in capturing accurate GBV statistics due to underreporting of cases.
Mr Linema stressed the need for the community to work closely with the police so that justice can prevail.
