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, we collaborated with media experts […]
“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.” - Niniola Williams, Managing Director, […]
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 Control (IPC). We promised to […]
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 resilience and public health. At […]
“For the first time in our nation's history, the Federal Ministry of Health is taking a groundbreaking step towards fostering a patient safety culture among our dedicated health workers. This policy document not only serves as a guide for healthcare providers but also establishes a framework to uphold the highest standards of care quality within […]
“We want people to take responsibility for how healthy they are, and we want to help them live longer, healthier lives." - Dr. Tom Frieden Most developing countries are burdened with communicable diseases that cause illnesses and death. Nigeria is not left out of this challenge. Certain factors like population, behavioral practices, access to healthcare, […]