It is arduous to effect changes within a large group of people. However, Salami Wasiu, the secretary of the Motor Mechs and Technicians Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN), found a way to keep his colleagues in check by promoting healthier habits…
Information is key to the transformation of any society. Ayodele Temidayo, a Health Champion at Somolu local government, has gained courage since the Strengthening Community Knowledge and Response on Infectious Disease Prevention (SCKaR-IDP) project in standing her ground and ensuring…
Watchmen or as we rightly call them, Health Champions, are critical for community-based health surveillance to succeed. They support with prevention practices that reduce the spread of infectious diseases and also participate in the detection, reporting, and management of suspected…
The 2nd Africa CDC-DRASA Continental Award for Emergency Health Workers in Africa was slated to hold on Thursday the 30th day of November 2023 at the 3rd Conference of Public Health In Africa (CPHIA). Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our…
“There is nothing mysterious about what we need to do. The only real question is if we’ll do it fast enough.” — Tom Frieden. Former Director, U.S. Center for Disease Control Imagine having the power to predict the spread of diseases…
Picture this: Lusaka, November 27th to 30th, where we attended the third Conference of Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2023). It was more than just a conference; it was a vibrant gathering of African leaders, researchers, policymakers, and health enthusiasts,…