Tag: Health Advocacy
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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.…
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Paddy Gower’s Health Shock: A TV Colonoscopy Sparks a National Conversation on Bowel Cancer
The Moment that Changed Everything When renowned broadcaster Paddy Gower agreed to document a colonoscopy on television to raise awareness about bowel cancer, it was billed as a brave act of public service. What unfolded in the minutes after the procedure began, however, was something no one anticipated: an abrupt pause, followed by a medical…
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Paddy Gower’s Health Shock: A TV Colonoscopy to Save Lives
What happened on air? Paddy Gower agreed to let cameras follow him during a routine colonoscopy to raise awareness about bowel cancer. The aim was to shed light on a disease that affects many and often goes undetected until it is advanced. What began as a seemingly ordinary medical segment quickly pivoted into a life-altering…
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From a Small Dent to a Life-Saving Diagnosis: Hazel Brennan’s Breast Cancer Journey and Lessons for Early Detection
Introduction: A Routine Getaway That Changed Everything Hazel Brennan’s weekend escape with her husband, John, began like many simple trips for busy parents. The trip, meant to recharge, instead became a turning point when a small, unfamiliar dent appeared beneath her left nipple. What followed was a medical journey that underscores a crucial truth about…
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TikTok Star Mainly Mannie Opens Up From Hospital About HIV/AIDS Diagnosis
TikTok Sensation Mainly Mannie Reveals HIV/AIDS Diagnosis From Hospital Bed Tamoush “Mainly Mannie,” a widely followed TikTok personality known for his candid storytelling and engaging videos, has shared a deeply personal update from a hospital room. In a message that has since been circulated across social media, Mannie confirmed he is HIV positive and discussed…
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Diaphragmatic Endometriosis: Limerick Woman’s Battle and Hope
Unseen pain,diagnosis delayed Lisa-Claire Walsh’s health journey began in 2015 with neck and shoulder pain that seemed ordinary at first. Over years, the pain intensified, yet medical scans and consultations with orthopaedic surgeons and neurologists failed to reveal a clear cause. “I went to a neurologist, pain consultant, had MRIs, everything, but the pain was…
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Tomorrow could be the day: Jordan Brunoli opens up about terminal cancer fears
A shock diagnosis and a shift in perspective Jordan Brunoli, the bass player from the Australian band Bugs, has publicly spoken about his terminal cancer fears in his first in-depth interview since his diagnosis earlier this year. The words he shared with triple j hack reveal not only the gravity of his condition but the…