Health Champions
Debunking Myths and Educating Children About Infectious Diseases: Ibironke Idris
Ibironke Idris is a tailor under the Apeleyin ward of Somolu Local Government Area in Lagos State. Her dedication to her role as a Health Champion, ensuring that people take charge of their health, is truly remarkable. In her interview, she shared how she convinced members of her community to embrace vaccination, debunking myths they […]
Driving Grassroots Leadership for A Healthier Society: The Inspiring Journey of Salami Wasiu, Roadside Mechanic Turned Health Champion
It is arduous to effect changes within a large group of people. However, Salami Wasiu, the secretary of the Motor Mechs and Technicians Association of Nigeria (MOMTAN), found a way to keep his colleagues in check by promoting healthier habits after learning about the dangers of infectious diseases through our community-based surveillance project in 2024. […]
Building Community Resilience through Health Champions Committed to Change, No Matter What: Ayodele Temidayo’s Story
Information is key to the transformation of any society. Ayodele Temidayo, a Health Champion at Somolu local government, has gained courage since the Strengthening Community Knowledge and Response on Infectious Disease Prevention (SCKaR-IDP) project in standing her ground and ensuring to do the right thing despite facing opposition from her neighbors. In her words, “Whenever […]
Patience Wins In The Fight Against Infectious Diseases: Meet Kehinde Omolade, Our Health Champion
Watchmen or as we rightly call them, Health Champions, are critical for community-based health surveillance to succeed. They support with prevention practices that reduce the spread of infectious diseases and also participate in the detection, reporting, and management of suspected cases. Considering that community health is critical for national health security, our Strengthening Community Knowledge […]
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