Slum and Rural Health Initiative
We fight social injustice by creating access to quality healthcare information and services in the world's most underserved region in Africa
Members of our research academy have published in 200 peer-reviewed articles and presented in over 35 conferences across 5 countries.
I celebrate every person doing the hard work of promoting good health and wellbeing and other global goals. I want you to know: your work matters! Founder of Slum and Rural Health Initiative Africa, Dr. Isaac Olufadewa. As is customary, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hosted the annual Goalkeepers event during the 78th UN …
Diphtheria, a severe and perilous bacterial disease caused primarily by toxin-producing strains of Corynebacterium bacteria, has cast a dark shadow over Nigeria with a recent outbreak. In this exploration, we delve into the intricacies of diphtheria, its causes, symptoms, prevention strategies, and reveal a surprising “Did You Know” fact. Additionally, we bring to light the …
Diphtheria Unmasked: Understanding the Deadly Bacterial Disease Affecting Nigeria Read More »
The reality of the double burden of disease has continued to stare us in the face, endlessly weakening the healthcare system and the nation’s all-around growth which calls for cost-effective yet measurably sustainable plans to address these incessant outbreaks of deadly diseases such as Ebola, Lassa fever, Zika Virus, Meningitis, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria and lots …
SCHOOL HEALTH CLUBS: THE NEED FOR REVITALIZATION Read More »
Healthcare is the provision of basic, essential health services that encompass preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative medicine and care. According to the World Health Organization, primary healthcare is a whole-of-society approach to health that aims at ensuring the highest possible level of health and well-being and their equitable distribution by focusing on people’s needs and …
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