How Penelope Adinku Became Ghana’s First Black Female Heart Surgeon

At just 26, Penelope Baabe Tettey Adinku has already etched her name in medical history, achieving what no Black woman before her has done – successfully repairing a human heart. A cardiothoracic surgeon from Ghana, she made this historic leap when she performed life-saving heart surgery on a six-year-old girl, marking her first-ever operation as a practicing surgeon. Penelope’s […]

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Dr Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe: A Lifelong Commitment to Humanity

Dr. Hawa Abdi Dhiblawe, a pioneering Somali physician and human rights activist, left an indelible mark on Somalia and beyond through her unwavering dedication to serving vulnerable communities. Born in 1947 in Mogadishu, she overcame early hardships, raising her siblings after the loss of their mother, while nurturing her dreams for a better future. Her journey from poverty to […]

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Samuel Adetunji: Taking Your Cannabis As Medicine, Globally Changing The 4:20 Narrative

Titled multiple names and for many more purposes, cannabis has become one very hot topic on the lips of people from the corner of the street to corridors of power, family table and church pulpit are not left out. It is a very engaging interest. As the world continues to adapt post-Covid, medicinal services and products continue to develop […]

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Nurturing Wellness: Dr. Banji Awosika’s Impact Beyond Medicine

Dr. Banji Awosika is not just a name that reeks of medical expertise but of the profound impact he’s making in the field of nephrology and wellness. A US-based Specialist Physician, Dr. Awosika is committed to reversing the trend of medical tourism through knowledge sharing and hands-on procedural training. Sitting on the board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Dr. […]

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