October may end, but the need for ongoing breast health awareness never does. Breast cancer is the world’s most common cancer among women, with 2.3 million diagnoses in 2022 and ~670,000 deaths globally. In Nigeria it is the leading cancer in women: Globocan 2022 reports ~32,300 new breast cancer cases
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Thank You for Fueling Our Mission
As we mark the International Day of Charity, we pause to reflect and appreciate you, our valued supporters. Every milestone we have achieved is because of your generosity, trust, and unwavering belief in our mission. Together, we have: Delivered free healthcare services Supported life-changing medical and surgical interventions Brought
Understanding Vaccines: How They Work & Why They Matter
Vaccines train your immune system to recognize and fight infections without causing disease who.intmedlineplus.gov. They introduce harmless parts of a germ (killed/attenuated virus or a genetic blueprint) so the body makes antibodies and memory cells. If you later encounter the real germ, your body already knows how to defend itself.
Holding Your Pee for Too Long Isn’t the Flex You Think It Is – Here’s Why
You’re in the middle of an important meeting, stuck in Lagos traffic, or just too lazy to get up so you decide to “hold it” a little longer. We’ve all been there. But while it might feel harmless, regularly ignoring your body’s call for a bathroom break can do more
Period cramps without bleeding
What Are Cramps (and What Could Be Causing Yours)? Abdominal cramps are involuntary muscle contractions that can happen suddenly, often without warning. While you’re probably familiar with menstrual cramps, it’s important to know that pelvic pain can also stem from other causes like cysts, constipation, pregnancy, or even more serious
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Are cleft lip and cleft palate the same thing? Let’s find out! Cleft lip and cleft palate aren’t the same thing. Although people may misinterpret them as one. Cleft lip
The Stroke Tsunami: Are Our Hospitals and Communities Prepared?
Among non-communicable diseases (NCDs), stroke remains the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of death and disability combined (as measured by Disability-Adjusted Life Years—DALYs) globally. In Nigeria, stroke is the second leading cause of mortality, with a prevalence of 26 per 100,000 person-years. These alarming statistics
Thank You for Fighting for Nadir – Together, We Made It Happen
To All Our Valued Supporters and Donors, With hearts full of gratitude and immense joy, we are writing to say thank you. The fundraising campaign for little Nadir Olaitan Adebayo, our courageous 2-year-old warrior diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, has successfully concluded. By the mercy of Allah and the overwhelming