Tag: Health Advocacy
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Cervical Cancer: Newcastle Teacher Urges Screenings After Terminal Diagnosis
A life-changing diagnosis A Kenton teacher, a mother and a member of the local community, says she is not ready to give up after doctors revealed her cervical cancer is terminal. The news has come as a shock to many who know her as a dedicated educator who has spent years supporting pupils and families.…
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Turkana Woman’s 72-Hour Tree-Hugging for Diabetes Costs
A Campaign Born from Personal Struggle In Lodwar, a town in Kenya’s Turkana region, a local protest with a novel twist is drawing attention to a mounting health crisis: the cost of diabetes treatment. Priscillah, a Turkana woman who has lived with diabetes for four years, recently launched a 72-hour tree-hugging challenge. Her aim is…
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Turkana Woman Undertakes 72-Hour Tree-Hugging Challenge to Spotlight Diabetes Costs in Kenya
Overview: A bold protest to spotlight medical expenses In Lodwar, a town in Kenya’s Turkana County, a courageous local story is unfolding. Priscillah, a Turkana woman living with diabetes for four years, has launched a 72-hour tree-hugging challenge. The event is designed to draw attention to what she describes as the prohibitive cost of diabetes…
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Princess Catherine Shapes a New Era: Quiet Resilience and Public Service After Cancer
Introduction: A Quiet Reinvention at 44 On her 44th birthday, Princess Catherine is quietly reshaping royal life with a blend of resilience, grace, and a sharpened focus on public service. After her battle with cancer, the Princess of Wales has embraced a steadier, more purposeful approach to royal duties, choosing engagements that emphasize health advocacy,…
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Pastor James Irungu breaks 80-hour tree-hugging record for cancer awareness
Murang’a Pastor Shatters a Record, Then Falters Near the Finish In Murang’a town, a local religious figure has captivated the nation with a high-stakes endurance stunt meant to spotlight cancer awareness. Pastor James Irungu, based in Murang’a, was attempting an 80-hour tree-hugging challenge—an act designed to draw attention to cancer prevention and support for those…
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Grey’s Anatomy Star Steven W. Bailey Reveals Congenital Neuromuscular Disorder
A familiar face opens up about health struggles Steven W. Bailey, best known to Grey’s Anatomy fans as the beloved bartender Joe, has disclosed a personal health reveal that has shaped his life for the past five years. In a candid conversation with a press outlet, Bailey shared that he was diagnosed with a congenital…
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Kenya’s Health Rights Lobby Pushes to Punish Junk Food Advertising Targeting Children
Raising the Alarm on Childhood Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases In Kenya, a health rights lobby is escalating a campaign to hold advertisers of high-sugar snacks and junk foods accountable for targeting children. The move comes amid growing concerns about rising rates of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that strain families and the health system.…
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Townsville man advocates for pancreatic cancer awareness after diagnosis
Unexpected diagnosis fuels a campaign for pancreatic cancer awareness Malcolm Stephens, a 59-year-old resident of Townsville, had no warning signs that would point to pancreatic cancer. What began as a routine medical check for a urinary tract infection quickly evolved into life-changing news after doctors ordered a blood test. Within days, Mr. Stephens was told…
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Cervical Cancer Prevention in Ghana: Urgent Action Today
Urgent call for nationwide action on cervical cancer prevention Health advocates, led by the Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA Consult), are pressing Ghana to accelerate cervical cancer prevention nationwide. The call comes as the country advances toward Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3)—ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all—with a target of…
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Irish Queer Woman Ciara Foskin Opens Up About Cancer in Debut Poetry Collection
From Kilkenny to the Page: A Debut Poem is Born In a bold literary debut, Ciara Foskin, a Kilkenny-based writer, has released a poetry collection that pulls from her own battle with cancer. The work arrives as a testament to resilience and self-discovery, weaving intimate moments from diagnosis, treatment, and the long road toward renewal.…