“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. […]
Children play a crucial role in the fight against infectious diseases from a young age. Sulaimon Kaosarat, a resident of the Oluwa-Akere ward in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State, has a deep passion for children and is dedicated to teaching them hygienic practices that can protect them from infectious diseases. The SCKaR-IDP […]
Sanni Akeem is an Islamic cleric and Health Champion committed to sharing the message of Allah with his Muslim community while also promoting healthy habits to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. A significant moment in his journey occurred when he helped a girl who had faced discrimination and abandonment for a long time from […]
The marketplace is a common ground for all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic status. What we consume in our homes or when we eat out comes from the markets; therefore, cleanliness is important to ensure overall health from the market stalls to our plates. For the Butchers’ Association of Achakpo Slaughter Slab at Ajeromi Ifelodun Local […]
In healthcare delivery, ensuring the safety of health workers and patients is paramount. Yet, without strict adherence to standard infection prevention and control (IPC) measures, this vital safety can often feel like a distant myth. IPC has been shown to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) within healthcare settings and stands as the cornerstone of a resilient […]