walk4ph

10/05/2026

6 Days to Go!

In just 6 days, we will take steps for awareness, hope, advocacy, and every person living with Pulmonary Hypertension in Nigeria.

Walk4PH is more than a walk.
It is a movement to shine a light on a condition that is still misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and underrepresented in Nigeria

Every step we take says:
✔ Early diagnosis matters
✔ Awareness saves lives
✔ PH patients deserve support and access to care
✔ No one should walk this journey alone

Join us as we walk to raise awareness and give Pulmonary Hypertension the attention it deserves.

📍 Onikan Stadium, Lagos
📅 May 16, 2026

Register here: https://walk4ph.com/register/

09/05/2026

It’s 7 days to Walk4PH and we’re super excited to begin the countdown. We hope you’re ready because in seven days we will be coming together to walk and spread the word that .
The day is Saturday May 16th, 8:00am at Onikan Stadium and we can’t wait to walk with you 💙

09/05/2026

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is not a single condition, but a group of five distinct conditions, each with different causes, mechanisms, and clinical profiles.
Understanding these groups is essential for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment.
Group 1: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)
Caused by narrowing, stiffness, or scarring of the small pulmonary arteries, often linked to genetic factors, autoimmune diseases, or certain drugs.
Group 2: PH due to Left Heart Disease
The most common form in adults. It develops when the left side of the heart cannot pump effectively, causing pressure to back up into the lungs.
Group 3: PH due to Chronic Lung Disease or Hypoxia
Associated with long-term lung conditions such as COPD or interstitial lung disease, where low oxygen levels and lung damage lead to increased pulmonary pressure.
Group 4: Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
Caused by unresolved blood clots that obstruct pulmonary arteries. Unlike other forms, it can sometimes be treated surgically.
Group 5: PH with Multifactorial or Unclear Mechanisms
A heterogeneous group where the exact cause is not fully understood, often involving complex systemic or hematologic conditions.
Together, these five groups highlight the complexity of pulmonary hypertension and underline the importance of precise diagnosis to ensure appropriate care and treatment

08/05/2026

Thank you for joining us for this impactful session. We’re grateful to our Moderators and speakers for sharing their knowledge with us and encouraging us to be brave as we tackle the realities and advocate for better healthcare for pulmonary hypertension patients in Africa.

07/05/2026

Tomorrow we’ll be hosting our webinar discussing the realities of Pulmonary Hypertension in Africa
Our amazing moderator and speakers will be leading this conversation and we’re looking forward to learning from them.
The date:is Friday 10th of May 2026
time : 3:00pm | 10am ET
We’re assured it’s going to be an impactful conversation and we can’t wait to explore this with you.
please tag someone you’d love to invite in the comments💙

06/05/2026

Check out the PHabulous faces who have shown up, stepped up, and walked with us 💙
This is what a community coming together to spread awareness for a worthy cause looks like .
We’re looking forward to seeing more PHabulous faces this year. Will you be joining us?

05/05/2026

Medical student? Healthcare professional? Or simply passionate about community health?

Join us to commemorate World Pulmonary Hypertension Day as we take a deep dive into the clinical and social dimensions of PULMONARY HYPERTENSION in Africa, with our expert panel.

🗓 Friday, May 8th, 2026
🕒3:00 PM WAT, 10:00 AM ET
📍 Zoom

Register now and join the discussion❗️:

https://tinyurl.com/PHafrica

05/05/2026

Today is World Pulmonary Hypertension Day!
Observed globally on May 5 and spearheaded by PHAEUROPE, the umbrella association uniting European and global PH patient organizations, this daybrings together PH voices into one powerful movement.
Join us today, and throughout May, by sharing our informational posts and patient testimonials. Use our toolkits to translate these materials and stories into your own languages, bringing the experiences of people living with PHcloser to your community.
This year’s theme, “Hope in Every Trial,” reflects the dual meaning of the word trial: the daily challenges faced by PH patients, and the vital role of clinical trials in advancing innovative, more effective therapies. This year we raise awareness
of PH and advocate for more inclusive clinical trials across the globe. It is PH patients, through their courage, participation, and lived experience, who help drive progress in treatment and care along with PH exerts, researchers, clinicians, carers, scientists… By sharing personal stories and experiences with clinical trials, this year’s campaign highlights that every patient plays a crucial
part. Because in every challenge, there is strength — and in every trial, there is hope.

29/04/2026

The Walk4PH merch has evolved each year, and it’s only getting better!
Rate our merch from the previous editions in the comments and tell us what year was your favorite.

27/04/2026

Across Africa, pulmonary hypertension remains dangerously underdiagnosed, under-resourced, and largely invisible in global health conversations. It's time to change that.
On World PH Day, join us for PH in Africa: The Realities — a webinar bringing together leading experts to discuss:
🔹 The burden & epidemiology of PH across the continent
🔹 Diagnostic challenges in low-resource settings
🔹 Access to treatment, the clinical trials gap, and pathways to better patient outcomes in Africa
Featured Speakers:
📌 Dr. Ana Mocumbi — Cardiologist & Global Health Researcher, Mozambique
📌 Dr. Bonaventure Dzekem — Medical Doctor & Public Policy Specialist, Cameroon
🎙️ Moderated by: Marilyn M. Azumah, MPH, BSN, RN — Nurse Leader & Public Health Specialist, Ghana
📅 Thursday, 8th May 2025
🕒 3:00 PM WAT | 5:00 PM EAT | 10:00 AM ET | 2:00 PM GMT
This conversation is long overdue. Be part of it.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/PHafrica

PH in Africa- The Realities A World Pulmonary Hypertension Day Webinar hosted by Cardiac Community Advocacy and Support Initiative Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive, life-threatening condition that disproportionately affects populations in low- and middle-income countries, yet it remains....

27/04/2026

Pulmonary Hypertension doesn’t just affect the patient it affects families and loved ones financially .
PH patients and their families are adversely affected by the increase in the cost of life saving medications like bosentan. Our goal is to support Nigerian PH warriors and their loved ones who cannot afford their medications.
Please support us by donating to the drug fund ,
Little drops of water can make a mighty ocean, we appreciate your support in every way💙

Donate: https://walk4ph.com/donate/