Not a day goes by without Lawan Zanna remembering his daughter Aisha in prayers. She was among the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped 10 years ago when Islamic extremists broke into their school in northeastern Nigeria’s Chibok village. “It makes me so angry to
Nigerian swimmer Akinrodoye Samuel has tried to raise awareness of mental health in Africa’s most populous nation, swimming nearly 7.45 miles, the length of the longest bridge in Lagos where many people have jumped to their deaths. Samuel, a swimming coach, said
Even kings have prostate problems. King Charles III was admitted on Friday to The London Clinic, a private hospital, where he underwent a scheduled procedure due to an enlarged prostate, Buckingham Palace confirmed. The treatment was successful and the king is “doing
Fabrice Muamba believes that the awareness raised in football of the dangers of cardiac arrest helped save Tom Lockyer. The former Arsenal and England under-21 midfielder said it was to football’s credit that the best medical facilities were available to the Luton
Princess Kate raises awareness for baby banks amidst rising cost-of-living challenges (Image: Getty) Kate, 41, dropped off 50 copies of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark in a trip to highlight the “vital” work and “life-line” provided by a network
For most people, getting the flu means a few days of sickness and then a return to regular life. But for Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, the virus led to the loss of her arms and legs
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October each year to raise awareness for the disease, promote early detection and support those affected by it. Though October is regarded as awareness month, the work, support and need for a cure doesn’t end
Veteran radio broadcaster Ken Bruce has received an MBE at Buckingham Palace, as he revealed: “It wasn’t something I ever thought would happen to me.” On Friday, the former BBC radio presenter, 72, who has an autistic son, Murray, was recognised for
Down Syndrome Awareness Month takes place annually in October. Raising awareness and supporting those with Down syndrome is important every month of the year, but October is a time to put extra effort into building knowledge and increasing awareness. There are over
Blood cancer affects the body’s ability to fight against infection. For rapidly growing forms, it will need to be treated immediately, but slower growing forms are typically monitored, and treatment is not necessary right away. There are three main types of blood