LET’S TURN AWARENESS INTO ACTION!
Let’s challenge stigma, encourage early medical assessment, and advocate for affordable, accessible cancer care in Zimbabwe.
Men’s health matters. Every life matters.
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.socialLET’S TURN AWARENESS INTO ACTION!
Let’s challenge stigma, encourage early medical assessment, and advocate for affordable, accessible cancer care in Zimbabwe.
Men’s health matters. Every life matters.
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🎗️ BREAST CANCER IN MEN: BREAK THE SILENCE!
Men get breast cancer too! Although uncommon, it can be overlooked because of the misconception that breast cancer affects women only.
🚨 Awareness saves lives. Men’s health matters!
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerInMen #ZIHA 🧵 1/3
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🎗️ BREAST CANCER IN MEN: BREAK THE SILENCE!
Men get breast cancer too!
Although uncommon, it can be overlooked because of the misconception that breast cancer affects women only.
🚨 Awareness saves lives. Men’s health matters!
#BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerInMen #ZIHA 🧵 1/3
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🏥 BACK PAIN SHOULD NOT BECOME A LIFE SENTENCE
BECAUSE CARE IS OUT OF REACH
Access to appropriate spinal healthcare and rehabilitation remains a challenge in many low- and middle-income settings.
Health equity means access to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for all.
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.socialSometimes a breast change may involve the skin.
Changes can include:
• Dimpling
• Redness
• Pitting
• Thickening
• Other unusual changes
A skin change does not automatically mean cancer, but it can be a sign that needs assessment.
NOTICE THE CHANGE.
#BreastCancer
#ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social👵🏽👴🏽 AGEING SHOULD NOT MEAN LOSING YOUR MOBILITY.
As populations age, protecting mobility and independence becomes increasingly important.
Older people need:
🦴 Prevention
🚶🏽 Safe physical activity
🏥 Accessible healthcare
♿ Rehabilitation
🤝 Social support
🗣️ Respect
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social️ WHAT MAKES PEOPLE DELAY SEEKING BREAST CANCER CARE?
Cost, transport, fear, stigma, misinformation, long waiting times, referral difficulties and unavailable services can all stand in the way.
#BreastCancerAwareness#LivedExperienceLeads #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.socialSpinal health deserves attention across the life course.
Prevention matters. Movement matters. Rehabilitation matters. Access to care matters.
#WorldSpineDay #InvestInYourSpine #SpinalHealth #DisabilityInclusion #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🦴 DID YOU KNOW?
An estimated 619 million people were living with low back pain globally in 2020, with projections reaching 843 million by 2050, largely driven by population growth and ageing
Low back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability.
These numbers are not just statistics
#ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🦴 10 days to #WorldSpineDay!
INVEST IN YOUR SPINE.
Spinal health protects movement, independence, dignity and quality of life.
Your spine. Your movement. Your life.
#SpinalHealth #ZIHA #LivedExperienceLeads
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.socialA diagnosis is only one step.
Older people also need access to appropriate medicines, information, monitoring and follow-up.
Treatment must continue beyond the consultation room.
@MoHCCZim @WHOAFRO @ncdalliance
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🏥 HEALTHY HEARTS NEED HEALTHY SYSTEMS
People need more than awareness.
They need prevention, early diagnosis, affordable medicines, accessible care, continuity and a voice in decisions.
FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION. ❤️
#WorldHeartDay #HealthEquity #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.socialAn older person is more than a diagnosis or health condition.
They are a person with experiences, relationships, knowledge, choices, dreams and rights.
Dignity must remain at the centre of care.
@MoHCCZim @UNZimbabwe @UNFPA_Zimbabwe
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social❤️ DON’T MISS A BEAT
Heart disease can hide in plain sight.
Know your numbers. Recognise the signs. Take action. Protect your heart.
Every heartbeat matters. Every voice matters.
#WorldHeartDay #DontMissABeat #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social❤️ DON’T MISS A BEAT
Heart disease can hide in plain sight.
Know your numbers.
Recognise the signs.
Take action.
Protect your heart.
Every heartbeat matters. Every voice matters.
#WorldHeartDay #DontMissABeat #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social♿ HEART HEALTH MUST LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
Accessible information. Facilities. Screening. Medicines. Respectful care. Meaningful participation.
Accessible heart care is quality heart care.
#WorldHeartDay #DisabilityInclusion #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🗣️ LIVED EXPERIENCE IS EVIDENCE
People living with cardiovascular disease carry knowledge that health systems need.
What works?
What doesn’t?
What needs to change?
Listen. Include. Act.
@worldheart.org
@who.int
@globalhearthub.bsky.social
#LivedExperienceLeads #EveryVoiceMatters #ZIHA # #
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.socialA longer life should also be a healthier, safer and more dignified life.
That means accessible services, essential medicines, prevention, continuity of care and respect.
Health has no expiry date.
#HealthyAgeing #OlderPersonsDay #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.social🚨 DON’T MISS THE WARNING SIGNS
Chest discomfort.
Shortness of breath.
Dizziness or fainting.
Unusual heartbeat.
Recognise. Act early.
#WorldHeartDay #DontMissABeat #ZIHA
@zihazimbabwe.bsky.socialGrowing older is part of life.
Age should never become an excuse for poor access, poor communication or poor treatment.
Every age deserves dignity and quality care.
#AgeWithDignity #OlderPersonsDay #ZIHA
