In our community, some illnesses don’t arrive loudly. They creep in silently—hidden behind fatigue, headaches, or mild discomfort—until they become dangerous. Conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and untreated infections continue to take lives simply because warning signs are missed.
The story of Aunty Ritah, a beloved market vendor, reminds us why awareness is everything.
A Busy Life, A Hidden Danger
Ritah spent her days serving customers, lifting heavy baskets of produce, and caring for her family. She often felt dizzy and tired, but like many hardworking mothers, she pushed through it—convinced it was stress.
One afternoon, she collapsed at her stall.
Her fellow vendors rushed her to Michoes Medical Centre, unsure of what was happening.
A Life-Saving Diagnosis
Our medical team quickly discovered extremely high blood pressure. Ritah was on the brink of a hypertensive crisis—a condition that could have cost her her life.
After stabilising her, our nurses gently explained the condition, the risks, and what changes she needed to make.
A nurse later shared:
“It’s moments like these that remind us how many people are silently suffering without knowing.”
A Journey Back to Health
Through consistent treatment, dietary support, and regular checkups, Ritah regained her strength. Today, she advocates passionately for others—encouraging women at the market to get screened, listen to their bodies, and visit Michoes early.
She often says:
“Michoes didn’t just treat me. They taught me how to live.”
Empowering the Community Through Prevention
Her story inspired the hospital to launch regular free screening days funded by local partners and foreign sponsors—bringing blood pressure, diabetes checks, malaria screening, and health education directly to the community.
We believe that prevention is one of the strongest tools in protecting our people
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