“Every story has a spark. And ours began with a phone call… Her voice was calm, but sober. She said, ‘I think I have a patient with Ebola. Don’t tell anyone.’ That was my beloved aunt, Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh. Her legacy is the seed from which this organization, DRASA Health Trust, grew. DRASA was […]
“Show me the heroes that the youth of your country look up to, and I will tell you the future of your country.” — Idowu Koyenikan In a country where celebrity culture often overshadows stories of real courage, the Everyday Heroes Program was born as a refreshing reminder of what true heroism looks like. Developed […]
“Primary Healthcare Centres are the frontlines of the health system. When they are strong, communities are healthy.” — Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa Healthcare centers serve as vital support systems for community members, allowing them to express their health concerns and receive prompt solutions. However, when these healthcare workers in these facilities […]
Ogunsina Oluwaseun is a Community Informant in the Akoka-Anuoluwapo ward in Somolu area of Lagos State. She believes in the power of education and awareness to break the chain of infectious disease spread. Through her engagement with DRASA in the SCKaR-IDP initiative, she has adopted new practices and behaviors, which she shares with her family […]
“One day, while dropping my child off at school, I observed two school children lapping [one carrying the other on the lap] each other in the bus, and I observed that one of them was coughing continuously so much that he started coughing blood. Instead of turning a blind eye, I made sure to follow […]
"Out of 600 million of the world population that fall sick in a year from food-borne diseases, Nigeria produces about 173 million of those cases, which is up to 29% of that share in the whole world." - Dr. Andy Ukah, Associate Professor and Facilitator, SCF Project. Infectious diseases do not respect status or class. […]