Her Health First Asia

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

We had a wonderful and informative cancer awareness session on Friday where we learned about the early signs and symptoms of cancer, the importance of early detection, and the need to raise cancer awareness.

Mrs Surjit S reminded us that cancer is a disease, not a punishment or curse and stressed the importance of seeking proper medical help rather than relying on traditional remedies alone.

Esther A courageously shared her cancer journey, the cultural challenges she faced and how awareness through Cross-Culture Hub encouraged her to seek early advice, leading to her cancer being detected at a very early stage.

Special thanks to Mrs Jasmine B for hosting, Pushpa J for leading our Myth or Fact activity, Huma H for the delicious hot Indian meal and all our dedicated volunteers.

Everyone also benefited from free blood pressure and weight checks, along with helpful tips for better health.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in spreading awareness and breaking cultural barriers around cancer.

14/10/2026

Join us for an informative and friendly session to learn about Breast Cancer awareness, early detection, prevention and support. Hear valuable information, share experiences and help break the stigma around cancer.

Enjoy a delicious hot Indian meal and connect with others in a warm, welcoming environment.
Come along, learn something important, and help spread awareness. Everyone is welcome!

19/03/2026

Join us for a powerful and moving session as Liz Havill - Director, Cross Culture Hub shares her heartfelt story of losing her daughter to Sarcoma Cancer.
Through her journey, she raises awareness, importance of early detection and offers hope & strength to others affected by Cancer.

23/02/2026

On 20th February, we held another Cancer Awareness Session where important conversations took place in a safe and supportive space. Nagina Kaleem shared her personal Cancer journey and spoke about general concepts and misconceptions about Cancer within South Asian communities. She also covered what Cancer is, reliable sources of information, the most common types of Cancer, available screening programmes, recognising early signs and symptoms and guidance on where to seek help.
We were honoured to hear from Cancer Survivor Mrs. Surjit Sroa, who spoke powerfully about the importance and life-saving benefits of early screening. Liz Havill - Director of Cross-Culture Hub shared her thanks to everyone who attended and contributed.
We especially want to thank to Alison Wilson, Community Engagement Officer at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Mr Kelly, Founder and Station Manager of Unity 101 Community Radio, Southampton and Miss Rita, a member of Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland Direct Membership from Bournemouth, for their valued support in attending our event.
Although attendance was lower than expected due to the mid-term break and rainy weather, those who joined participated actively in open discussions, shared experiences, enjoyed refreshments and found the session informative and helpful in normalising conversations about Cancer. It also encouraged people to seek early detection, reduce fear and promote hope — something that can save lives.

16/02/2026

Join us for a Cancer Awareness & Community Health Session focused on early detection, information and support. Take part in an open discussion, get a FREE blood pressure check, learn your ideal weight and receive friendly health advice.
Enjoy hot Indian meals in a warm & welcoming environment.
Free event • No registration needed

21/07/2025

Our Bowel Cancer Awareness & Women’s Health Session, on Friday was a huge success.
Over 40 community members joined us for a powerful morning of education, storytelling and support—covering vital topics like:
✔️ Bowel Cancer Screening
✔️ Cervical Screening
✔️ Personal Cancer Survival Stories
✔️ Barriers to Access in Asian Communities/Skin Care
✔️ Menopause & Women's Health
A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing speakers, volunteers and attendees who made the Bowel Cancer Awareness & Women’s Health Awareness Session so impactful.
Special thanks to our Program facilitators, Jasmine Breen and Yulin for hosting the event. We are also thankful to Huma Hashim for the delicious homemade Indian lunch that brought everyone together to share and network.
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15/07/2025

Hi Friends. We are excited to welcome Lisa Lucas and Sarah Lyon from Burgess Road Surgery as our guest speakers at our upcoming Bowel Cancer & Women’s Health Awareness Session on 18th July 2025 at 11:00am – 1:30pm at YMCA, Graham Road, Southampton, SO14 0AW.
This is a women-only session and free to attend. Delicious Indian food will also be served at the end.
Come along to learn about early Cancer detection, diabetes health and hear inspiring stories from survivors.
We look forward to seeing you at this insightful health awareness session.

21/04/2025

Another Workshop on Making Sanitary Pads:
We are committed to challenging the stigmas and societal taboos surrounding topics like periods and menopause by creating a supportive environment where women can openly discuss these natural stages of life. Our mission is to normalise these conversations and ensure that women have access to clean, safe period products to help prevent infections, especially in hot climates.