Most men are not socialised to ask for help.
Michael Ngoro woke up that fateful Sunday morning with a mild headache. Those who noticed his discomfort were waved away casually. He blamed the headache on a hangover from the previous night’s drinks with friends.
Later that evening everything suddenly turned dramatic. His condition worsened and he was rushed to hospital where he was admitted. Doctors informed him that he had suffered a stroke. He didn’t realise that his decision to “sleep it off” and treat himself with some painkillers would have such tragic consequences for him.
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