Nov
23
We’ve been featured on the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Region’s website! We were asked to share the story of our work with youth on antimicrobial resistance (AMR): a growing global health crisis that has been called the silent pandemic. Also, one of our DRASA Youth Ambassadors – Glorious Erhuanga – shared...
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Nov
11
Every year on October 15th we celebrate a special day – Global Handwashing Day! This year, due to the End SARS protests and unrest across Nigeria, we were not able to hold an event on the exact day, so instead we had our event on the 11th of November. We partnered with...
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Oct
20
6 years ago today, Nigeria was declared Ebola-free. Exactly 1 year after that, DRASA Health Trust was born to honor the legacy of Dr. Adadevoh and the other health workers who lost their lives in the fight against Ebola. What Have We Done in 5 Years? As with all “newborns” it...
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Oct
05
We have some exciting news: DRASA Health Trust has been shortlisted for the Antibiotic Guardian Awards 2020! What does that mean? The Antibiotic Guardian Campaign was developed in 2014 by Public Health England to address antibiotic resistance – one of the biggest health threats facing us today. Imagine a world...
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Jul
31
Seaports are major points of entry where vessels load and unload cargo and passengers. So what happens if a ship arrives in a Nigerian seaport and the crew members are sick with an infectious disease? If not quickly identified and properly managed, these kinds of health emergencies and disasters at...
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Jul
01
In March we posted an update sharing what we were doing as part of the Lagos State Response Team to support the fight against COVID-19, but since then so much has happened! As July begins and we enter the second half of 2020, we’ve reflected on our COVID-19 activities and here’s a...
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Apr
03
COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has raised lots of questions. The information gaps have quickly led to rumors and misinformation so we took some time to answer some frequently asked questions. Does garlic prevent you from getting coronavirus?No. Garlic contains compounds with potent medicinal properties and is highly nutritious....
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Mar
22
We’ve been asked how we’re responding to the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic so here’s an update.Currently, DRASA is directly supporting the fight against COVID-19 as a member of the Emergency Response Operations Team in Lagos State – the epicenter of Nigeria’s COVID-19 outbreak. We’re part of the Infection Prevention and Control...
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Feb
28
By now you may have heard there is 1 case of coronavirus in Lagos, Nigeria which was confirmed on 27th February 2020. The case is an Italian citizen who works in Nigeria and traveled back from Milan, Italy on 25th February 2020. What you need to know: Stay calm and...
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Feb
15
Did you know there is an infectious disease hospital in Lagos state? It’s called Mainland Hospital and it’s located in Yaba, Lagos. With the world now facing a possible pandemic with the new coronavirus COVID-19 that’s rapidly spreading around the globe, there was an urgent need to conduct an emergency...
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