The Students’ Physiological Association of Nigeria (SPAN), Bingham University Chapter, in collaboration with the Neuroscience Education and Research Lab, carried out a women-focused health outreach at Mission Village along the Kodope Expressway, Karu as part of efforts to deepen health awareness beyond the university community. The outreach, themed “Impact Beyond Walls (Women’s Health Outreach),” brought together Bingham University students, medical professionals and community members for sensitization sessions on stress management, cervical cancer, fibroid, menopause and personal hygiene. Speaking during the outreach, Prof. Angela Danborno, a Neuroscience expert at Bingham University and President of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria, urged women to pay closer attention to their emotional and mental wellbeing. She noted that women often bear enormous emotional and domestic responsibilities, making adequate rest and proper stress management necessary for healthy brain and body function. Prof. Danborno explained that the outreach provided an avenue for women to discuss their health concerns directly with students, doctors and members of the neuroscience team, thereby encouraging early medical intervention and informed health decisions. Medical professionals at the outreach conducted vital checks, listened to the concerns of the participating women and provided appropriate prescriptions, after which medications were provided to them as supported by the organizers. Also speaking, the President of SPAN, Bingham University Chapter, Philips Seske-cho Elisha, said the initiative was driven by the association’s commitment to extending medical and health knowledge to underserved communities. According to her, as students studying the human body, diseases and health conditions, they have a responsibility to ensure that such knowledge benefits society beyond the classroom. She explained that women were deliberately chosen as the focus of the outreach because of their central role in the family and community. Similarly, the President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and member of SPAN, Oluwaseyi Chidume, said the outreach reflected the students’ desire to make meaningful impact in surrounding communities even before graduation. She expressed hope that participants would leave the programme better informed and empowered to adopt healthier behaviours. “Our goal is to ensure that these women gain practical health knowledge that will positively influence their lives and families,” she said. Addressing the women during the outreach, Dr. Umar Tukur, a retired Family Physician with the State House Medical Centre and postgraduate student of Bingham University, warned that menopause is often accompanied by several health complications that require proper medical attention. He advised women experiencing menopausal symptoms to seek regular medical consultations and remain physically active through their daily activities. Dr. Tukur also cautioned against the dangers of cervical cancer, encouraging women to undergo regular medical screening and ensure that eligible children receive appropriate vaccinations. Responding, a resident of Mission Village, Rev. Emmanuel Sauta described the outreach as timely and beneficial to the community, saying it had improved residents’ understanding of healthy living without necessarily waiting until serious illness occurs. He identified poor environmental conditions and inadequate water supply as some of the major challenges affecting the health of residents. Rev. Sauta expressed appreciation to the organizers and Bingham University for extending healthcare enlightenment to the community and helping residents become more health conscious. The outreach further featured face-to-face interactions between students, healthcare professionals and residents, alongside special enlightenment sessions for children on personal hygiene, brain function and the importance of speaking up whenever they experience discomfort or health concerns. ............................................................. Directorate of Public Affairs Office of the Vice-Chancellor Bingham University