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We Won an Antibiotic Guardian Award!
Remember when we said we were shortlisted for an Antibiotic Guardian Award? Well great news, we won! Thank you to Public Health England and the Antibiotic Guardian team for recognizing our work, but more importantly, the amazing work of our students and DRASA Ambassadors. They have been so creative, innovative and dedicated and we can’t wait to share […]
Protecting Healthcare Workers: A Need for Urgent Action
Health workers all over the world are on the frontlines of a battlefield, risking their lives to save others. We call them our heroes but what are we doing to keep them safe? The COVID-19 pandemic keeps reminding us of the extremely important role health workers play in keeping patients and communities safe and treating […]
Recognition for Our Public Advocacy Work
On Sunday the 18th of July, 2021 we were honored with an award from the Social Millennials Network for our advocacy on infectious disease prevention and control. The Social Millennials Champagne Soiree & Awards 2021 was organized to honor and recognize member organizations that had distinguished themselves in their social impact work. Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe […]
Wash Your Hands to Protect Your Future: Global Handwashing Day
Global Handwashing Day is an event that happens on the 15th of October every year to remind everyone about the most effective and simplest technique we can use to reduce or avoid the spread of germs: handwashing. Over the years, DRASA Health Trust has partnered with Ikeja Electric and Kleanmate to commemorate Global Handwashing Day, […]
A Spelling Bee Competition to Spread Awareness, Stop the Resistance: Antimicrobial Awareness Week
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual event that takes place globally from the 18th – 24th of November to increase awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which is considered the “silent pandemic” spreading rapidly around the world. The goal of WAAW is to educate and encourage best practices among the general public, health workers, […]
Let’s Do More: Onboarding 13 Team Members to Boost Our Health Security Work in Nigeria
“Even the great get greater by doing more of it” –Colleen Wainwright t takes only about 36 hours for an infectious disease to spread through our borders. Nigeria is vulnerable to these health threats because of our tropical climate, high population density, and constant movement across borders. Preparing for the next outbreak or public health emergency involves […]