Afya Yako Utajiri Wako-Nurse Elizabeth RN

07/08/2025

I Wish We Met Earlier

"Hallo Mama Juma…"
That was all I managed to say before immediately hanging up and calling her back—this time from a clearer line. The moment she picked up, she burst out with a voice full of emotion, “I wish I met you earlier.”
Then came a loud, deep, unforgettable laugh—one that triggered me to laugh too, almost uncontrollably. Anyone overhearing us might have thought we were in a comedy club, not knowing the pain and weight behind those words.

That sentence—“I wish I met you earlier”—has now become an anthem between us. Every time we talk, she repeats it with heartfelt sincerity.

Mama Juma’s story is one that many will find hard to believe, yet sadly, it's a lived reality for countless mothers of children with epilepsy. Before we met, she had endured years of heartbreak, rejection, and desperate searching for answers. Juma, her beloved son, had frequent seizures, and with each episode, society pushed them further into isolation.

They visited traditional healers, used bitter herbs, and even resorted to sleeping in cemeteries—hoping for any sign of healing. Neighbours whispered, relatives withdrew, and even some health workers offered little hope. Some accused her of bringing a curse to the family. All she wanted was for her son to be well.

When we finally met, I reassured her: “You are not alone. Epilepsy is a medical condition, not a curse. And Juma deserves love, treatment, and dignity—just like any other child.”

That moment marked the beginning of her healing—not just physically for Juma, but emotionally for her as a mother. She began to attend clinics regularly and slowly started replacing fear with knowledge, shame with pride.

As I reflect on our conversations, I find myself wondering: Do such myths and misconceptions still exist in developed countries? Do people still blame witchcraft or curses for epilepsy or other neurological disorders? If you're reading this and have experience from abroad—please share. We want to learn from

16/07/2025

> 🧠 “No one is proven negative until tested negative.”
I just published a powerful health article on how to avoid infections (HIV, STIs, and more) through 4 proven steps:
🛡️ Abstinence
🤝 Faithfulness
🩺 Testing
🧤 Condoms

📖 Read and share:
👉 https://elizabethwanjiru1.substack.com/p/the-4-golden-rules-to-avoid-infections

🔁 Repost to save a life.

19/06/2025

"Wakinamama, tuzungumzie uchunguzi wa saratani ya shingo ya kizazi 💚”

📩 Hujambo mpenzi msomaji, ni Liz the Nurse hapa 🩺

Je, wajua kuwa saratani ya shingo ya kizazi ni miongoni mwa saratani zinazoweza kuzuilika kabisa iwapo itagunduliwa mapema?

Usisubiri hadi upate

💔maumivu,

💔kutokwa na damu isiyo ya kawaida

💔 uchafu usio wa kawaida.

✅ K**a hujawahi kupimwa, huu ndio wakati.
✅ K**a imepita miaka 3 tangu uchunguzi wa mwisho, tafadhali panga upimaji.

💪Uchunguzi huu ni rahisi, wa haraka, na unaweza kukuokoa maisha.

💬 Naomba ushiriki:

📌Ushawahi kufanyiwa uchunguzi wa saratani ya shingo ya kizazi?

📌Ni nini kilikuzuia au kukupeleka?

♦️Tukumbatiane na kusaidiana k**a kina mama.
💕

19/06/2025

Welcome to my official page! 💚

Hello friends!

I’m so happy to welcome you here from my personal profile. My name is Elizabeth Wanjiru, a Registered Nurse with years of hands-on experience in maternal care, women’s health, and general wellness.

I’m also a passionate health writer and educator, here to share helpful, easy-to-understand information to keep you and your family healthy — especially in areas like reproductive health, hygiene, pregnancy, and day-to-day health tips.

On this page, expect: ✅ Clear health guides
✅ Weekly posts in English and Kiswahili
✅ Short videos and educational articles
✅ A safe space to learn and ask questions

Please feel free to follow, like, comment, and share what you find helpful.
Let’s grow together — because your health matters.
Karibu sana! 🩺✨

18/06/2025

Don’t rush for pills — try this amazing fruit instead.
I wrote about Chayote and its powerful health benefits

✅ Full article here: https://hub.opera.com/login?refer=YRRYNQN

Share your stories, opinions and life with over 350 million global active users.

17/06/2025

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🟢 Title: Struggling with Bad Cholesterol and Belly Fat? Try This Natural Green Wonder!
📝 By: Elizabeth Wanjiru
💡 Summary: Chayote—also called vegetable pear—is a low-calorie, high-fiber superfruit that fights belly fat, lowers cholesterol, and boosts digestion. Just 1 daily serving can transform your health naturally!

17/06/2025

If you’ve ever felt burning when urinating, lower belly pain, or frequent urge to p*e, you could be dealing with a Urinary Tract Infection.
As a registered nurse, I’ve explained the symptoms, home care, and when to see a doctor.

📖 Read the article here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/elizabethwanjiru1/p/uti-symptoms-management-and-home?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5pizgh

✍️ By Elizabeth Wanjiru, RN

🩺 What is a UTI?

10/06/2025

Mjamzito

Kupungua kwa oksijeni: Nikotini na kaboni monoksidi hupunguza oksijeni inayofika kwa mtoto, jambo linaloweza kuzuia ukuaji wa kawaida.

Uzito mdogo wa kuzaliwa: Watoto wa mama wanaovuta sigara huenda wakazaliwa na uzito wa chini sana.

Hatari ya kuharibika kwa mimba: Vifo vya watoto tumboni vinaweza kutokea kwa sababu ya kemikali hatari kwenye sigara.

Uchungu wa mapema na kuzaa kabla ya muda: Sigara huongeza hatari ya kujifungua kabla ya wiki ya 37 ya ujauzito.