Training a Community Health Extension Worker
Training a Community Health Extension Worker
Training a Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) involves equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services within their communities. The training covers essential areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, clinical skills, family planning, and community mobilization. By empowering CHEWs, this training enhances their capacity to deliver quality healthcare services, improve health outcomes, and address health disparities in underserved areas. Ultimately, it strengthens the primary healthcare system at the community level and promotes the well-being of individuals and families.
How you can take action
Train Community Health Extension Workers (CHEW), equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide primary healthcare services within their communities.
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Fix a healthcare center
Fix a healthcare center
The “Fix a Health Centre” project is a community-driven initiative aimed at addressing the issue of dilapidated primary health centres in rural settlements. The project focuses on implementing innovative measures to renovate and improve these health facilities, with the ultimate goal of enhancing access to quality healthcare services for the community. By revitalizing these centres, the project aims to create a conducive environment for the provision of essential medical care, promoting the well-being and health of individuals in underserved areas.
How you can take action
Take innovative measures to help and renovate dilapidated primary health centres to improve access to quality healthcare services in rural settlements.
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Vaccination Awareness Campaign
Support a Sick Child
The Vaccination Awareness Campaign educates and empowers individuals about the importance of vaccination in public health. It dispels misinformation, promotes accurate information, and emphasizes the safety and efficacy of vaccines. The campaign uses various communication channels and engages healthcare professionals to build trust and confidence. It highlights the role of vaccines in preventing disease spread, achieving herd immunity, and protecting vulnerable populations. The campaign encourages widespread vaccination to create a healthier and resilient societ
How you can take action
Educate and empowers individuals about the importance of vaccination in public health.
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Pandemic Awareness Project
Pandemic Awareness Project
The Pandemic Awareness Project aims to raise awareness and knowledge about pandemics, particularly in Africa, by providing information, resources, and educational materials to individuals, communities, and organizations. The project focuses on promoting understanding of the causes, transmission, prevention, and mitigation of pandemics, as well as the importance of preparedness and proactive measures. By increasing awareness and knowledge, the project seeks to empower individuals and communities to make informed decisions, adopt preventive measures, and respond effectively in the event of a pandemic. Together, we can build a resilient and prepared Africa.
How you can take action
Organize a one-day awareness training for organizations, schools, religious and social groups on how to prepare for the unexpected occurrence of a pandemic.
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No To Pills and Drug Abuse
No To Pills and Drug Abuse
The No To Pills and Drug Abuse project aims to address the growing problem of drug abuse and associated mortality in Africa. Despite low drug abuse rates in the general population, hospital-based studies indicate a concerning increase in mental health issues related to cocaine and heroin use. This project focuses on raising awareness, educating, and implementing prevention strategies to curb drug abuse and its harmful consequences. By targeting the root causes and promoting healthier choices, this initiative strives to create a drug-free environment and improve overall well-being in Africa.
How you can take action
Organize a workshop that helps people understand the dangers of drugs and substance abuse and how to get help as addicts.
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Depression, Stress and Suicide Awareness
Advocate for the fixing of a health center
The DSSA Project aims to raise awareness and promote mental health support by addressing the prevalence of depression in Africa, particularly among young adults, the elderly, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). By dispelling the misconception that depression is a disease and emphasizing the importance of seeking help, the project mobilizes efforts to tackle the symptoms of depression. With the goal of reducing the alarming rates of depression and preventing suicides, the project advocates for increased awareness, understanding, and support for mental health in the affected populations.
How you can take action
Organize a workshop that helps people understand that depression is not a disease, and there’s a need to seek help and mobilize efforts when experiencing its symptoms.
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Got Questions? Get Help.
Got Questions? Get Help
The Got Questions? Get Help project aims to address the challenges faced by Nigerian adolescents regarding sexual and reproductive health (SRH). A study conducted in 2017 highlighted the prevalence of unprotected sex among adolescents, leading to unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and child marriages. This project focuses on providing support and access to SRH information for teenagers and adolescents. By offering knowledge and guidance, the project empowers young individuals to make informed decisions, protect their reproductive health, and prevent adverse outcomes, ultimately promoting their overall well-being.
How you can take action
Organize a sexual reproductive health training that provides teenagers and adolescents access to sexual and reproductive health knowledge.
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The Menstrual Health Project
Advocate for the fixing of a health center
The Menstrual Health Project aims to address the challenges faced by poor girls and women in rural Nigeria who struggle to afford and manage their menstrual cycles. Due to the high cost of sanitary pads, many resort to unhygienic practices, putting their health at risk. Through sensitization workshops conducted in rural and semi-rural communities, the project educates adolescent girls on menstrual health and teaches them how to create reusable sanitary pads. By promoting knowledge and sustainable solutions, the project seeks to improve menstrual hygiene and empower girls in underserved communities.
How you can take action
Organize a sensitization workshop to teach adolescent girls how to take care of their menstrual health, make reusable sanitary pads in rural and semi-rural communities, and provide them with reusable menstrual pads for 6months.
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Zero malaria
Zero malaria
Zero Malaria is a project that reduces malaria transmission in slums and rural communities. Through comprehensive sensitization efforts, the project educates communities on preventive measures, proper treatment, and the use of mosquito repellents. With Africa accounting for a significant portion of global malaria cases and high transmission areas, this project aims to tackle the malaria burden head-on. By promoting awareness and providing necessary resources, Zero Malaria strives to save lives and contribute to the global goal of eliminating malaria as a public health concern.
How you can take action
Organize a workshop that focuses on reducing malaria transmission in slums and rural communities through sensitization on preventing Malaria, treating Malaria, and providing mosquito repellants.
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Donate a maternity equipment to a Health Centre
Donate a maternity equipment to a Health Centre
The Donate a Maternity Equipment Project aims to address the challenges of maternal and child health in Nigeria by providing essential material equipment and supplies to health centres. With less than 40% of childbirths occurring in health facilities, the project focuses on improving access and availability of healthcare services. By equipping health centres with the necessary resources, it promotes safer childbirth practices and better healthcare for mothers and children, addressing the gaps in both facility availability and qualified medical practitioners in underserved communities. This project contributes to enhancing maternal and child health outcomes in Nigeria.
How you can take action
Donate material equipment and supplies to a health centre in order to promote maternal and child health.
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