”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 […]