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    The relative strength of the heart: Photographs of those fighting hypertension

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    Samuel is a community health worker. He checks up on those diagnosed in his community. He also runs an innovative gym in Korogocho where plates are used for weights for example by: caela Views[314] Majority of those who come to the hypertensive meetings are women by: caela Views[322] Weaving baskets is one of the group's income generating ideas to pay for their medicine and alleviate their poverty by: caela Views[357] Weekly meetings are held for those diagnosed with hypertension by: caela Views[379] Cardiovascular disease is prevalent, but clinics are scarce by: caela Views[315]
     

    Photos: My Scholarship entry - A strong hearted community battling hypertension

    Thursday, 20 Nov 2014 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I went to Nairobi Kenya originally to try to create a social enterprise to help alleviate cardiovascular diseases in the region. I visited clinics, and community support groups in the Korogocho Slum. I met with researchers, community health workers, patients, ... Read more >
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