Oct
21
“For the first time in our nation's history, the Federal Ministry of Health is taking a groundbreaking step towards fostering a patient safety culture among our dedicated health workers. This policy document not only serves as a guide for healthcare providers but also establishes a framework to uphold the highest...
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Oct
14
“We want people to take responsibility for how healthy they are, and we want to help them live longer, healthier lives." - Dr. Tom Frieden Most developing countries are burdened with communicable diseases that cause illnesses and death. Nigeria is not left out of this challenge. Certain factors like population,...
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Sep
18
"As a member of the cleaning staff at this Primary Health Center, I have learned the importance of wearing a nose mask while cleaning and washing my hands or using hand sanitizer if water is not available after cleaning. I will ensure to apply what I have learned today when...
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Aug
12
“I have learned a lot about infectious diseases, for example, when we see anyone around us showing symptoms of an infectious disease like measles, we will advise them to go to the hospital or call the number of Disease Surveillance Notification Officers as seen on the pocket card.” – Community...
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Jul
22
On July 12, 2024, we welcomed the African Visionary Fund (AVF) team to DRASA. AVFund has been a partner of DRASA since 2022 and their unwavering support is vital to our mission. This visit gave them a firsthand look at the impact their funding enables across our program areas and...
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Feb
18
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 control, the Africa CDC-DRASA Award was canceled. We appreciate everyone...
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Jan
04
“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 and implement strategies to protect our communities. Diseases do not take...
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Dec
03
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, all diving into the deep pool of public health discussions....
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Nov
29
In the fight against the silent pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), we once again took center stage during the 2023 World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW). With a commitment to raising awareness and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, we organized a series of engaging events including an Inter-School Art Competition and Talent Showcase...
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Nov
10
Handwashing remains a cornerstone in breaking the chain of the spread of infectious diseases. As such, at DRASA we are on a mission to develop more health and hygiene champions who will help build and contribute to healthier communities through clean hands and other important prevention practices. This is why...
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