Oct
20
For the 2023 Global Handwashing Day with the campaign theme “Clean hands are within reach,” we decided to take our handwashing campaign to two orphanages in Lagos, to teach hand washing and hygiene to 70 children and orphanage caregivers. On the 14th of October, our team members geared up to spread the...
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Sep
24
“When patients are passive in their own care, there will be unabated mistakes in the care they receive. This is why we need the feedback from patients for continuous quality improvement and better care.” — Prof. Isemede Abuja Nigeria. September 14th-18th: In the bustling heart of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria,...
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May
30
“Children are great imitators. So give them something great to imitate” —Anonymous There is something to be said for having others review your work and provide their own unique perspective as you seek to ensure you are meeting global standards and enhancing your impact in the communities you serve. That is...
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May
20
“There are two sides to building the culture of hand hygiene: health workers maintaining the culture of hand hygiene during care, and educating patients on the 5 moments of hand hygiene to know the role they play in demanding the quality of care.” —Mrs. Rita Okonkwo. Project Director, SECURE-Nigeria, Institute...
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Apr
20
“Antimicrobial Resistance is a silent pandemic that is spreading faster than we anticipated but education is key to ensuring that everyone understands the risk, and takes steps to protect themselves and others” – Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization According to the United Nations Environment Programme,...
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Apr
15
As part of our efforts to promote public health and prevent infectious diseases, we took our awareness campaign to the airwaves. Our DRASA Radio Half Hour is a 30-minute radio show that aired live on Inspiration 92.3 FM Lagos from February to March. During the show, we discussed and engaged with listeners...
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Apr
04
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the critical role played by health workers in combating infectious diseases. It is a testament to the sacrifices made by the millions of health workers worldwide who put their lives at risk to contain the spread of the virus. However, despite their crucial contribution, health...
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Mar
26
“Nobody can afford not to have an encounter with a healthcare facility. You can put your money under a rug and never visit a bank, but at some point in life you must visit a health facility. Without a budget line for Infection Prevention and Control, we are at the...
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Mar
08
‘Response to outbreaks is weakened where female talent, expertise and diverse perspectives are excluded’ – Roopa Dhatt Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, women have been doing back-breaking work to strengthen Nigeria’s public health systems: from being homemakers to often being the first-level caregivers to making up a greater ratio of healthcare...
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Feb
22
There is a bacterial infection currently making people sick across Nigeria. It’s called diphtheria and so far 216 people have been infected and 40 have died in 4 states: Kano Yobe Osun Lagos Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by a bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae which produces toxins that make people sick. The bacteria...
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