May 02
Apr 18

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 curing illnesses. The misuse of antimicrobial medications such as antibiotics and antimalarials in Nigeria contributes to an alarming rise in drug-resistant infections, which increases the risk of prolonged illness and... read more →
Feb 11

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 Mechs and Technicians Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN),  found a way to keep his colleagues in check by promoting healthier habits after learning about the dangers of infectious diseases through our... read more →
Feb 11

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 courage since the Strengthening Community Knowledge and Response on Infectious Disease Prevention (SCKaR-IDP) project in standing her ground and ensuring to do the right thing despite facing opposition from her... read more →
Feb 11

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 prevention practices that reduce the spread of infectious diseases and also participate in the detection, reporting, and management of suspected cases. Considering that community health is critical for national health... read more →
Jan 21

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 at Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. I used to think I should wash my hands only after attending to patients. However, through this training, I have learned about... read more →
Dec 09

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 in the Media-EIS Fellowship Co-Creation Workshop. This workshop, designed to empower fellows in media advocacy, focused on developing a unified AMR campaign for Nigeria. Over the course of two days,... read more →
Nov 28

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 Colistin-resistant bacteria to the communities in Nigeria with water sources containing antibiotic-resistant genes to the poultry meat harboring potentially resistant salmonella, AMR is here with us and it is real.”... read more →
Nov 26

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 Centre - USAID  Earlier this year, we toured the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos state, training and building the capacity of primary healthcare workers on Infection Prevention and... read more →
Nov 23

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. With the pre-conference theme "Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems Through Youth Innovation," the conference brought together youth leaders, climate experts, and health advocates to discuss the increasingly critical link between climate... read more →