Health Champions
The Importance of Cleaner and Safer Environments in Reducing the Burden of Infectious Diseases: Ogunsina Oluwaseun’s Story
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 […]
”See Something, Say Something”: Our Health Champions Are Improving Community Health and Surveillance
“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 […]
Engaging Children in The Fight Against Infectious Diseases: Sulaimon Kaosarat’s Health Champion Story.
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 […]
Religious Leaders Combating Infectious Disease Outbreaks: Sanni Akeem’s Story
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 […]
A Butcher’s Perspective on Disease Prevention: Meet Akinleye Wasiu, a Health Champion and Secretary of a Butchers’ Association
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 […]
Community Surveillance: A Vital Weapon Against Infectious Diseases — James Temidayo Peter, Health Champion
James Temidayo has always been passionate about his community, even before his involvement with DRASA. As an employee of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), he contributes to community progress by ensuring a cleaner and safer environment through proper waste management and disposal. The knowledge he gained from DRASA’s SCKaR-IDP project enhanced his ability […]