MED-Aware

Dear You, a letter from your liver.

On this World Hepatitis Day themed "Let's Break It Down" your liver is sharing a vital message about health, silence, and survival.
Your liver works tirelessly every single day:
It filters your blood.
It cleans up what you drink.
It makes the proteins that stop you from bleeding out.
It works with no overtime and no sick days.

The Catch?
It can be inflamed or quietly scarring right now, and you’d have no idea because it is "silent by design" and doesn’t complain when it's hurting.

With over 1,000,000+ people dying every year from hepatitis complications that could have been caught early, most people don't even know they have it.

The real barriers are stigma, cost, distance to a lab, and nobody asking: "Should I get tested?"

Let's Break It Down:
5 types of hepatitis (A–E) target one main organ—your liver.

A vaccine exists for Hepatitis B, and a cure exists for Hepatitis C.
The science isn't the problem; awareness, testing, and action are.

I've never asked you for anything. I'm asking now:
Get tested.
Get vaccinated.
Get informed.

Your Liver

Is hepatitis only spread through unprotected s*x?

Let’s clear up the confusion!

Many people believe there is only one way to contract hepatitis, but the reality depends entirely on the specific type of virus.

The Fact on Hepatitis A & E: These types spread primarily through contaminated food and water.

The Fact on Hepatitis B & C: These types are transmitted through blood and body fluids

Understanding how different strains of hepatitis spread is key to effective prevention and health awareness.

Stay informed and protect your health!

Volunteer Spotlight🎉

We are excited to celebrate Sele Peters, a dedicated Team Member in our Media Team at Medaware!

A passionate Project Coordinator, Sele brings creativity, purpose, and commitment to our mission of promoting accurate health information and community wellness.

Fun Fact: She is purpose-driven.

Thank you, Sele, for your hard work, dedication, and tireless support to our vision.

We truly appreciate and celebrate you! 💙

🚫 Myth: Men should handle their problems alone.
✅ Fact: Seeking social support significantly improves mental well-being.

Strong mental health is not about suffering in silence, it’s about having the courage to talk, connect, and ask for help when needed.

Breaking the stigma around men’s mental health is essential for building healthier families and communities.

Real strength includes knowing when to lean on others.

💬 Men, it’s okay to talk.

Drop a 💙 in the comments if you support men’s mental health.

The amazing girls of Omega High School, Jos showed up ready to learn and take charge of their health!

Our ReproEd Outreach provided a safe, interactive space for open conversations on:
HPV & Cervical Cancer
Breast Cancer Awareness
Informed Reproductive Health Decisions

The students were curious, engaged, and full of insightful questions, proving that when young girls are empowered with accurate information, they become confident future leaders.

A big thank you to the entire Omega High School for the warm welcome and enthusiastic participation.

Another impactful outreach successfully completed! 🌸

At Medaware, we remain committed to equipping young girls with life-saving reproductive health knowledge.