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Being Africa

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Initiative of @TheOnlineVoices. Our mission is to inform, inspire, & involve everyone in the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Our raison d’être

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PINK HEARTS CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION (@pinkheartcancer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this World No Tobacco Day 2025, we stand united in action. These seized and illicit tobacco products now set for destruction,are a clear message: our health is not for sale #WNTD2025ke #TobaccoExposed

On this World No Tobacco Day 2025, we stand united in action. These seized and illicit tobacco products now set for destruction,are a clear message: our health is not for sale

 #WNTD2025ke #TobaccoExposed
PINK HEARTS CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION (@pinkheartcancer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Look at the crowd uniting for higher tobacco taxes! 🤩🙌 From survivors to students, we’re all here. Tag your rally crew and let’s keep the momentum. 🔥📷 #WorldNoTobaccoDay2025 #WNTD2025ke #TaxTobaccoNow

International Institute for Legislative Affairs (@iilainfo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Marking #WNTD2025KE at the procession in Kaloleni social hall, Nairobi. Read more on how the industry is using deceptive tactics to hook generations into addiction ; kbc.co.ke/unmasking-the-…

Marking #WNTD2025KE at the procession in Kaloleni social hall, Nairobi.

Read more on how the industry is using deceptive tactics to hook generations into addiction ; kbc.co.ke/unmasking-the-…
PINK HEARTS CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION (@pinkheartcancer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💬 “I’m a Survivor, Not the Same Person.” Cancer changes everything.Your body, mind&sense of time.But it also deepens your gratitude. On the eve of #NCSD2025 📸 Share a photo 🗣️ Share your story 💖 Share your light #CancerSurvivorVoices #Mysurvivorstory #Cancer #CancerCare

💬 “I’m a Survivor, Not the Same Person.”

Cancer changes everything.Your body, mind&sense of time.But it also deepens your gratitude.

On the eve of #NCSD2025
📸 Share a photo
🗣️ Share your story
💖 Share your light

#CancerSurvivorVoices
#Mysurvivorstory
#Cancer 
#CancerCare
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Dear Hon. Aden Duale, EGH Ministry of Health The crisis at Kenyatta National Hospital is a worrying concern for patients who have to wait longer for a crucial cancer machine to be fixed. Thousands of patients are trapped not knowing when they’ll resume treatment. Dr. Patrick Amoth, EBS👇🏽 nation.africa/kenya/health/c…

Dear <a href="/HonAdenDuale/">Hon. Aden Duale, EGH</a> <a href="/MOH_Kenya/">Ministry of Health</a>

The crisis at <a href="/KNH_hospital/">Kenyatta National Hospital</a> is a worrying concern for patients who have to wait longer for a crucial cancer machine to be fixed. Thousands of patients are trapped not knowing when they’ll resume treatment.

<a href="/DrPatrickAmoth/">Dr. Patrick Amoth, EBS</a>👇🏽

nation.africa/kenya/health/c…
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#HerReasonForBeing 🎗️ June is #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth. Let’s raise our voices to save lives. Early detection saves lives, especially in Africa, where many women are diagnosed too late. #AfricaFightsCancer

#HerReasonForBeing

🎗️ June is #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth.
Let’s raise our voices to save lives. Early detection saves lives, especially in Africa, where many women are diagnosed too late.
#AfricaFightsCancer
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#HerReasonForBeing Uterine (Endometrial) cancer starts in the womb lining &affects thousands of women yearly - yet many in Africa never hear about it. Let’s change that. Early detection of #UterineCancer saves lives. Know the signs. Own your #health. #UCAM 📸Hassan kibwana 🫶

#HerReasonForBeing

Uterine (Endometrial) cancer starts in the womb lining &amp;affects thousands of women yearly - yet many in Africa never hear about it. Let’s change that.

Early detection of #UterineCancer saves lives. Know the signs. Own your #health. #UCAM
📸<a href="/kb_photographic/">Hassan kibwana</a> 🫶
PINK HEARTS CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION (@pinkheartcancer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔍 "Not all bleeding is normal. 🎗️ Uterine cancer hides in plain sight. Early signs are often ignored.Let's change that. Watch, learn, share. #UterineCancerAwareness #UCAM #Jump4June #UterineCancer #EndometrialCancer #WombCancer #AbnormalBleeding

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June is #UterineCancer Awareness Month. In Africa, it’s still hidden in silence. #HerReasonForBeing At Being Africa, we say: time to act. 👉🏽 Center women 🧠 Build data 🏥 Improve care 📣 Push policy It's time to connect the dots linkedin.com/pulse/uterine-… #UCAM International Gyn Cancer Advocacy Network

National Cancer Institute of Kenya (@ncikenya) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Global guests, Kenyan impact! Join the 2nd National Cancer Summit for worldwide insights on cancer control in Kenya. Register today! Date: 27th-30th July, 2025 Venue: The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi Theme: Uniting Our Voices and Taking Action Registration link:

Global guests, Kenyan impact! Join the 2nd National Cancer Summit for worldwide insights on cancer control in Kenya. Register today!

Date: 27th-30th July, 2025
Venue: The Edge Convention Centre, Nairobi
Theme: Uniting Our Voices and Taking Action
Registration link:
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#HerReasonForBeing 🛑 Don't Ignore These Symptoms: 📌Unusual bleeding 📌Pelvic pain 📌Pain during sex 📌Frequent urination If something feels wrong, speak up. Early detection saves lives. #UterineCancer #UCAM #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth 📸@anniespratt 🫶

#HerReasonForBeing

🛑 Don't Ignore These Symptoms:
📌Unusual bleeding
📌Pelvic pain
📌Pain during sex
📌Frequent urination

If something feels wrong, speak up. Early detection saves lives.
#UterineCancer #UCAM #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth

📸@anniespratt 🫶
Tobacco Control and Health Promotion Alliance (@ketca254) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A must-read by Thomas Lindi exposing critical gaps in enforcement and accountability in tobacco control. KETCA continues to call for stronger oversight, political will, and protection of public health from industry interference. the-star.co.ke/health/2025-06…

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#HerReasonForBeing "Nobody told me bleeding after menopause wasn’t normal." – Survivor from Kenya. Your voice could save someone else. Could you share your story? Let's #BreakTheSilence & #BeatStigma 👉youtube.com/watch?v=KditcV…… #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth 📸Kaiy Watts 🫶

#HerReasonForBeing 

"Nobody told me bleeding after menopause wasn’t normal." – Survivor from Kenya. 

Your voice could save someone else. Could you share your story? Let's #BreakTheSilence &amp; #BeatStigma

👉youtube.com/watch?v=KditcV…… 

#UterineCancerAwarenessMonth

📸<a href="/kaiywatts/">Kaiy Watts</a> 🫶
Being Africa (@being_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we observe #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth, let’s put more emphasis on regular screening coz early detection saves lives. Tanuja Malde’s story is one that inspires hope. Watch the video here 👇🏽 youtube.com/watch?v=KditcV… #HerReasonForBeing International Gyn Cancer Advocacy Network IGCS National Cancer Institute of Kenya

KILELE Health (@kilelehealthke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a day we had 💚! We called & #KILELEANS showed up! The 3rd #KileleChallenge hike at Ngong Hills was more than a walk. It was a step towards healing, connection & mental clarity. To every #CancerWarrior, caregiver & ally who joined us — ASANTE! #UnitedByUnique #MentalWellness

What a day we had 💚! We called &amp; #KILELEANS showed up! The 3rd #KileleChallenge hike at Ngong Hills was more than a walk. It was a step towards healing, connection &amp; mental clarity. To every #CancerWarrior, caregiver &amp; ally who joined us — ASANTE!
#UnitedByUnique #MentalWellness
Being Africa (@being_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#DYN uterine cancer is rising across Africa, yet awareness remains low? While it makes up 50% of gynecologic cancers in high-income countries, Africa faces growing challenges in early detection, data, and access to care. Let’s act now! #OurReasonForBeing #UterineCancerAwareness

#DYN uterine cancer is rising across Africa, yet awareness remains low? While it makes up 50% of gynecologic cancers in high-income countries, Africa faces growing challenges in early detection, data, and access to care. Let’s act now!
#OurReasonForBeing #UterineCancerAwareness
Being Africa (@being_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#HerReasonForBeing When caught early, #UterineCancer is treatable. Let’s empower women across Africa with knowledge and access. Early Detection Saves Lives #DetectEarly #ScreeningMatters 📸#Ato_Aikins 🫶

#HerReasonForBeing

When caught early, #UterineCancer is treatable. Let’s empower women across Africa with knowledge and access.

Early Detection Saves Lives

#DetectEarly #ScreeningMatters

📸#Ato_Aikins 🫶
IGCS (@igcsociety) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UCLA for #UCAM! Dr. Ritu Salani had a great idea to get her friends at the University of California, Los Angeles involved in the #Jump4June Challenge for Uterine Cancer Awareness Month. From left to right: Alex Smick, Ritu Salani, Martins Ayoola, Dana Chase and Isabel Lazo The

Being Africa (@being_africa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you at risk of uterine cancer? 🚨 Know the signs. Act early. Risk factors include obesity, age, PCOS, irregular periods & family history. Awareness is power. Prevention is possible. #UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #HerReasonForBeing IGCS International Gyn Cancer Advocacy Network

Are you at risk of uterine cancer? 🚨
Know the signs. Act early.
Risk factors include obesity, age, PCOS, irregular periods &amp; family history.
Awareness is power. Prevention is possible.
#UterineCancerAwarenessMonth #HerReasonForBeing 
<a href="/IGCSociety/">IGCS</a> <a href="/IGCANetwork/">International Gyn Cancer Advocacy Network</a>