Preventable Infections
Champions to Prevent Disease
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Mission
Developing a network of Health Champions to prevent illness and protect health by mainstreaming community participation, enhancing institutional capacity, and informing public policies
Vision
Healthier communities powered by accountable institutions, resilient communities, and a network of active Health Champions
Our Focus Areas
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR)
Mainstreaming AMR education in secondary schools to build lifelong prevention habits among youth
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC)
Institutionalizing local infection control systems in hospitals, clinics, and primary healthcare centers to drive safer, higher-quality care
HEALTH SECURITY
Embedding youth and civil society in health governance structures to strengthen preparedness and response systems, making them more inclusive and data-driven
HEALTH SECURITY
Building people and systems to protect and minimize the impact of events that endanger health across our borders and region
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Equipping individuals to become Health Champions who work closely with their local authorities to promote healthy behaviors, prevent illnesses, and quickly detect diseases
Our Focus Areas
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR)
Ensuring safe and proper use of effective medications to treat infections and diseases.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC)
Identifying and stopping the spread of preventable infections in hospitals and communities.
HEALTH SECURITY
Building people and systems to protect and minimize the impact of events that endanger health across our borders and region.
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND HYGIENE
Promoting good health and hygiene activities and behaviors especially in vulnerable communities.
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Sustaining Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Primary Healthcare Centers
“Primary Healthcare Centres are the frontlines of the health system. When they are strong, communities are healthy.” — Dr. Matshidiso... read more →
August 19, 2025
The Importance of Cleaner and Safer Environments in Reducing the Burden of Infectious Diseases: Ogunsina Oluwaseun’s Story
Ogunsina Oluswaseun is a Community Informant in the Akoka-Anuoluwapo ward in Somolu area of Lagos State. She believes in the... read more →
August 19, 2025
”See Something, Say Something”: Our Health Champions Are Improving Community Health and Surveillance
“One day, while dropping my child off at school, I observed two school children lapping [one carrying the other on... read more →
August 18, 2025
Food Safety for Overall Health Security: Strengthening the Capacity of Food Safety Officers
"Out of 600 million of the world population that fall sick in a year from food-borne diseases, Nigeria produces about... read more →
June 25, 2025
Engaging Children in The Fight Against Infectious Diseases: Sulaimon Kaosarat’s Health Champion Story.
Children play a crucial role in the fight against infectious diseases from a young age. Sulaimon Kaosarat, a resident of... read more →
June 24, 2025
Religious Leaders Combating Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Sanni Akeem’s Story
Sanni Akeem is an Islamic cleric and Health Champion committed to sharing the message of Allah with his Muslim community... read more →
June 24, 2025
A Butcher’s Perspective on Disease Prevention: Meet Akinleye Wasiu, a Health Champion and Secretary of a Butchers’ Association
The marketplace is a common ground for all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status. What we consume in our homes or... read more →
June 24, 2025
The First of Many to Come: DRASA, in Collaboration with NCDC, Launches Nigeria’s First IPC e-Learning Course
In healthcare delivery, ensuring the safety of health workers and patients is paramount. Yet, without strict adherence to standard infection... read more →
May 30, 2025
Community Surveillance: A Vital Weapon Against Infectious Diseases — James Temidayo Peter, Health Champion
James Temidayo has always been passionate about his community, even before his involvement with DRASA. As an employee of the... read more →
May 3, 2025
6 Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Nigeria: What You Need To Know
Vaccines are extremely cost-effective, giving kids a healthy start in life and supporting the economic and educational foundations of entire... read more →
May 2, 2025
Debunking Myths and Educating Children About Infectious Diseases: Ibironke Idris
Ibironke Idris is a tailor under the Apeleyin ward of Somolu Local Government Area in Lagos State. Her dedication to... read more →
May 2, 2025
Walking the Talk Against Antimicrobial Resistance: AMR on the Street
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health threat that compromises the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs, rendering them almost powerless in... read more →
April 18, 2025
Driving Grassroots Leadership for A Healthier Society: The Inspiring Journey of Salami Wasiu, Roadside Mechanic Turned Health Champion
It is arduous to effect changes within a large group of people. However, Salami Wasiu, the secretary of the Motor... read more →
February 11, 2025
Building Community Resilience through Health Champions Committed to Change, No Matter What: Ayodele Temidayo’s Story
Information is key to the transformation of any society. Ayodele Temidayo, a Health Champion at Somolu local government, has gained... read more →
February 11, 2025
Patience Wins In The Fight Against Infectious Diseases: Meet Kehinde Omolade, Our Health Champion
Watchmen or as we rightly call them, Health Champions, are critical for community-based health surveillance to succeed. They support with... read more →
February 11, 2025
Building the Capacity of Primary Healthcare Workers in Local Communities on Standard Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practices: Our Intervention at Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State
Building the Capacity of Primary Healthcare Workers in Local Communities on Standard Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practices: Our Intervention... read more →
January 21, 2025
Tackling AMR: Co-Creating a Unified Campaign to Combat an Ongoing Pandemic
In our ongoing efforts to address one of the most pressing global health threats, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), DRASA recently participated... read more →
December 9, 2024
Nigeria’s One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (NAP) 2.0 Launch
“AMR is not just a threat in Nigeria, it goes beyond numbers and has many faces. From the babies with... read more →
November 28, 2024
Training Primary Healthcare Workers on Standard Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Practices: A Tour Of Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos
Up to 90% of health services needed by a person in a lifetime can be provided by a Primary Healthcare... read more →
November 26, 2024
Building Climate-Resilient Communities Through Health Innovation: DRASA Health Trust at the 2024 Future of Health Youth Pre-Conference
On October 23, 2024, we hosted a side event at Nigeria Health Watch’s Future of Health Youth Pre-Conference in Abuja.... read more →
November 23, 2024
Improving Diagnosis for Safer Healthcare: DRASA Supports the Launch of First National Patient Safety Policy
“For the first time in our nation's history, the Federal Ministry of Health is taking a groundbreaking step towards fostering... read more →
October 21, 2024
The Current State of Disease Outbreaks in Nigeria: What You Need to Know
“We want people to take responsibility for how healthy they are, and we want to help them live longer, healthier... read more →
October 14, 2024
Safe Hands, Safe Care: Equipping Primary Health Workers for a Healthier Tomorrow
"As a member of the cleaning staff at this Primary Health Center, I have learned the importance of wearing a... read more →
September 18, 2024
Strengthening Community Health and Grassroots Disease Surveillance: The SCKaR-IDP Project
“I have learned a lot about infectious diseases, for example, when we see anyone around us showing symptoms of an... read more →
August 12, 2024
A Memorable Visit from the African Visionary Fund Team
On July 12, 2024, we welcomed the African Visionary Fund (AVF) team to DRASA. AVFund has been a partner of... read more →
July 22, 2024
Public Statement Regarding the 2023 Africa CDC-DRASA Award
The 2nd Africa CDC-DRASA Continental Award for Emergency Health Workers in Africa was slated to hold on Thursday the 30th... read more →
February 18, 2024
Strengthening Nigeria’s Health Security: DRASA, EU, and UNDP Nigeria Unite to Build National Capacity for Pandemic Modeling
“There is nothing mysterious about what we need to do. The only real question is if we’ll do it... read more →
January 4, 2024
With Love from Lusaka: DRASA’s Highlights from CPHIA 2023
Picture this: Lusaka, November 27th to 30th, where we attended the third Conference of Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023).... read more →
December 3, 2023
Brushing Off Supergerms: A Colorful Recap of DRASA’s World AMR Awareness Week 2023
In the fight against the silent pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), we once again took center stage during the 2023... read more →
November 29, 2023
DRASA Radio Half Hour: Navigating the World of Infection Prevention Through Handwashing
Handwashing remains a cornerstone in breaking the chain of the spread of infectious diseases. As such, at DRASA we are... read more →
November 10, 2023
Clean Hands, Full Hearts: Empowering Orphanages Through A Handwashing Education Campaign
For the 2023 Global Handwashing Day with the campaign theme “Clean hands are within reach,” we decided to take our handwashing campaign... read more →
October 20, 2023
Engaging Patients for Patient Safety: DRASA Commemorates World Patient Safety Day with Ministry and Partners
“When patients are passive in their own care, there will be unabated mistakes in the care they receive. This... read more →
September 24, 2023
Building a Healthier Future Through School-Based Health and Hygiene Clubs: Lessons from Stakeholders’ Visit
“Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate” —Anonymous There is something to be said for having others... read more →
May 30, 2023
Accelerating Action Together: DRASA Celebrates World Hand Hygiene Day
“There are two sides to building the culture of hand hygiene: health workers maintaining the culture of hand hygiene during... read more →
May 20, 2023
Our DRASA Ambassadors Share Lessons Learned About Antimicrobial Resistance
“Antimicrobial Resistance is a silent pandemic that is spreading faster than we anticipated but education is key to ensuring that... read more →
April 20, 2023
Contagious Conversations on Preventing Infectious Diseases: Insights from the DRASA Radio Half-Hour
As part of our efforts to promote public health and prevent infectious diseases, we took our awareness campaign to the... read more →
April 15, 2023
Investing in Health Workers is Crucial for Global Health: Here’s Why
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the critical role played by health workers in combating infectious diseases. It is a testament... read more →
April 4, 2023
Supporting an Advocacy Campaign to Prioritize Infection Prevention and Control Across Nigeria
“Nobody can afford not to have an encounter with a healthcare facility. You can put your money under a rug... read more →
March 26, 2023
Five Nigerian Women in Health Security: Why We Love Them
‘Response to outbreaks is weakened where female talent, expertise and diverse perspectives are excluded’ – Roopa Dhatt Even before the COVID-19... read more →
March 8, 2023
Have you Heard About the Diphtheria Outbreak in Nigeria?
There is a bacterial infection currently making people sick across Nigeria. It’s called diphtheria and so far 216 people have been infected... read more →
February 22, 2023
DRASA Health Trust Joins The 3rd Cohort of The African Visionary Fund
We are pleased to announce that we have been selected to be a part of the African Visionary Fund 2022... read more →
February 10, 2023
Receiving the Inaugural Africa CDC – DRASA Continental Award for Emergency Health Workers in Africa
In recognition of her role and sacrifice in containing the first case of the West African Ebola Virus Disease epidemic in... read more →
December 15, 2022
Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together: Celebrating World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
“Years ago, before antimicrobials were discovered, simple cases of boils, diarrhea, or wounds from surgeries could lead to death. If... read more →
November 26, 2022
Global Handwashing Day 2022: Educating 1566 Students, 84 Teachers, and 60 Traders
“Life and death are in our hands.”“Clean hands save lives.” Our hands play vital roles in our daily lives. From... read more →
October 17, 2022
2022 National Honors List: Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Receives Officer of The Order of Niger Award
On Tuesday, 11th October 2022, Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh received the Posthumous National Honor of Officer of the Order of... read more →
October 12, 2022
Walking The Talk On Medication Safety: Collaborating With Federal Ministry of Health, Others, To Celebrate World Patient Safety Day
“Drugs should be used in the right doses, for the right diagnoses, on the right patient, and at the right... read more →
September 21, 2022
Making People Part of the Process: Strengthening Cross-Border Collaborations for Health Security Through Community Involvement
“Go to the people. Live with them. Learn from them. Love them. Start with what they know. Build with what... read more →
July 15, 2022
Old and Gold: Meet Our Past Ambassador, Glorious Erhuanga
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken adults.” –Frederick Douglass Since 2018, we have engaged with... read more →
July 11, 2022
Art Meets Health as DRASA Ambassadors Create Supergerm Comic Illustrations
Arts Meets Health, As DRASA Ambassadors Create Supergerms in Comic Illustrations “The aim of art is to represent not the... read more →
June 20, 2022
Reflections from 2021: Our Journey and Impact So Far
Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. –Edward Everett Hale For us at DRASA, the... read more →
June 5, 2022
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Receives First National Posthumous Award
The song is ended but the melody lingers on. – Irving Berlin Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) was conferred the National... read more →
May 13, 2022
“Keeping Patients Safe: It Starts With Your Hands”: Lessons From Our Twitter Space Conversations on World Hand Hygiene Day
“Hands are just a simple thing but our hands can change almost everything. Keep care safe and take a stand;... read more →
May 9, 2022
Lagos to Osun: Our School Health Program Grows
aving kick started the second phase of our Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) School Health Project where we scaled our activities to... read more →
March 20, 2022
US CDC and ICAN Visit Nigeria: Fostering the Partnership Spirit for Infection Prevention and Control
When it comes to infection prevention and control (IPC), there is no “them”. There is only “us”. We all are... read more →
February 26, 2022
900 Students, 30 Schools, 15 New Youth Trainers: Scaling our School Health and Hygiene Program
“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears” –Rumi For us at DRASA, we believe that solving... read more →
February 8, 2022
Let’s Do More: Onboarding 13 Team Members to Boost Our Health Security Work in Nigeria
“Even the great get greater by doing more of it” –Colleen Wainwright t takes only about 36 hours for an infectious disease... read more →
February 6, 2022
A Spelling Bee Competition to Spread Awareness, Stop the Resistance: Antimicrobial Awareness Week
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual event that takes place globally from the 18th – 24th of November... read more →
November 26, 2021
Wash Your Hands to Protect Your Future: Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day is an event that happens on the 15th of October every year to remind everyone about the... read more →
October 16, 2021
Recognition for Our Public Advocacy Work
On Sunday the 18th of July, 2021 we were honored with an award from the Social Millennials Network for our... read more →
July 20, 2021
Protecting Healthcare Workers: A Need for Urgent Action
Health workers all over the world are on the frontlines of a battlefield, risking their lives to save others. We... read more →
January 13, 2021
Supporting Port Health Workers at 15 Points of Entry
Nigeria has numerous points of entry into the country which makes our nation porous and vulnerable. As the COVID-19 pandemic... read more →
December 7, 2020
We Won an Antibiotic Guardian Award!
Remember when we said we were shortlisted for an Antibiotic Guardian Award? Well great news, we won! Thank you to Public Health... read more →
November 27, 2020
A New Student Competition: World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020
This year, due to the pandemic, we couldn’t host our annual DRASA’s Got Talent Youth Competition in celebration of World... read more →
November 24, 2020
WHO Featured One of our DRASA Youth Ambassadors
We’ve been featured on the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region’s website! We were asked to share the story of... read more →
November 23, 2020
Encouraging Handwashing in Markets: Global Handwashing Day 2020
Every year on October 15th we celebrate a special day – Global Handwashing Day! This year, due to the End SARS... read more →
November 11, 2020
5 Years of Impact: Happy Birthday to Us!
6 years ago today, Nigeria was declared Ebola-free. Exactly 1 year after that, DRASA Health Trust was born to honor the... read more →
October 20, 2020
We’ve Been Shortlisted for an Antibiotic Guardian Award
We have some exciting news: DRASA Health Trust has been shortlisted for the Antibiotic Guardian Awards 2020! What does that... read more →
October 5, 2020
Preparing for a Public Health Emergency at Nigeria’s Largest Seaport
Seaports are major points of entry where vessels load and unload cargo and passengers. So what happens if a ship... read more →
July 31, 2020
Our COVID-19 Experience: The Last 6 Months
In March we posted an update sharing what we were doing as part of the Lagos State Response Team to support the... read more →
July 1, 2020
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