Blog Post SRHIN empowers 500 women in Toto Local Government on women’s health and rights advocacy Peace Oregbesan Slum and Rural Health Initiative recently conducted a transformative program in Toto Local Government, focusing on women’s health and rights advocacy. SRHIN (SimbiHealth) Women leader and their group reached out to 500 women, they raised awareness, provided education, and fostered empowerment among participants. The program encompassed a series of interactive sessions, which covered a wide array of topics relevant to women’s health and rights. Expert facilitators led discus ..read more

Blog Post Hand Washing: One of the foremost solutions to reducing Nigeria’s high maternal mortality rate. Peace Oregbesan Maternal Mortality remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, with thousands of women losing their lives during childbirth each year. According to the World Health Organization, 12% of global maternal deaths, stillbirths, and neonatal deaths occur in Nigeria.  Various factors contribute to this tragic statistic, but one often overlooked solution is HAND-WASHING. Nigeria has the fourth-highest maternal mortality rate in the world, at 814 deaths per 100,000 births over ..read more

Blog Post Slum and Rural Health educates over 300 secondary school students in Ibadan on Non-Communicable Diseases. Peace Oregbesan Slum and Rural Health Initiative conducted an enlightening campaign on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in several secondary schools in Ibadan, educating over 1500 students. We raised awareness and educated young minds about the prevention and management of NCDs. The campaign was led by SRHIN University of Ibadan NCDs Advocates and volunteers.   The educational campaign covered essential topics such as healthy lifestyle choices, early detection ..read more

Blog Post Many young Nigerians are dying from NCDs: How to stop this menace. Peace Oregbesan In Nigeria, an escalating health crisis is occurring as Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are claiming the lives of young Nigerians.NCDs such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and respiratory diseases which were once perceived as ailments of the elderly are now affecting youths.   Nearly 30%  of all deaths in Nigeria are due to NCD. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have caught the attention of the global health community because they are responsible for about 41 million deaths a yea ..read more

Blog Post Slum and Rural Health Initiative trains University of Ibadan undergraduates on Non-communicable disease advocacy. Peace Oregbesan Slum and Rural Health Initiative conducted training sessions on non-communicable diseases to empower undergraduates at the University of Ibadan. They equipped undergraduates with the knowledge and skills needed to raise awareness and advocate for the prevention and management of NCDs The training sessions were conducted biweekly for six weeks, and students were introduced to various types of NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, along ..read more

Blog Post A School at a Time: Slum and Rural Health InitiativeTake Campaign against NCDs to Secondary School inIbadan. Peace Oregbesan In our effort to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among adolescents, we launched a targeted campaign in secondary schools across Ibadan. Through the initiative “Adopt-a-School NCD Campaign” we were able to educate and empower young people with the knowledge and tools to prevent and manage NCDs. The campaign involved interactive sessions conducted by SRHIN-trained NCD Advocates and Volunteers. Students were educated about the risk factors, sy ..read more

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Blog post How women's health and rights are being trampled in Nigeria Peace Oregbesan Health Equity Gender Equality Slum and Rural Health initiative Document In Nigeria, women continue to be discriminated against in all aspects of life, particularly in the exercise of political power, healthcare, finding jobs with adequate remuneration, establishing property rights, access to education, and exercising reproductive rights. Despite progress in certain areas, all these numerous factors contribute to the ongoing struggle for women to access quality healthcare and exercise their r ..read more

Blog post SRHIN Educates 200 Women on Family Planning Peace Oregbesan Family planning Gender Equality Slum and Rural Health initiative Document Slum and Rural Health Initiative did a big thing in the Toto Local Government, Nasarawa State! The SimbiHealth women's group taught about 200 women about family planning. Family planning is important because it aids in population planning and control, which leads to positive community development, effective conservation, and distribution of natural resources. It also helps families decide when to have children and how many to have ..read more

Blog post SRHIN Conducts Free Hepatitis B Screening For Residents of Lalupon Community Peace Oregbesan Hepatitis B infectious diseases Slum and Rural Health initiative Document In our relentless pursuit of health equity, the Slum, and Rural Health Initiative conducted a free Hepatitis B screening for Community members in Lalupon, Ibadan. Our efforts focused on combating hepatitis B through awareness, education, screening, and vaccination. Our decision to begin the ERADICATE HEPATITIS B PROJECT was driven by the growing number of people affected by the virus. Seeing the incr ..read more