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February 2026

With Minister Conrad Sackey in Attendance, SRHIN Certifies 60 Teachers to Strengthen Mental Health Education and Substance Use Prevention in Sierra Leone

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February 27, 2026 With Minister Conrad Sackey in Attendance, SRHIN Certifies 60 Teachers to Strengthen Mental Health Education and Substance Use Prevention in Sierra Leone Peace Oregbesan and Promise Taiwo, SRHIN The Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN), through the Brave Heart Project, continues to champion youth mental health awareness and substance use prevention in […]

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Center for One Health and Zoonotic Diseases (COHAZD) Showcases African Evidence at ISSAD 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya

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Center for One Health and Zoonotic Diseases (COHAZD) Showcases African Evidence at ISSAD 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya by Peace Oregbesan From 23 to 25 February 2026, the Hyatt Regency Westlands in Nairobi became a hub for global conversations on maternal and newborn health as researchers, vaccine developers, and public health experts gathered for the International

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SRHIN Expands HIV Prevention Education Across Communities, IDP Settings, and University Campuses Through the Collaborate to Eliminate Project

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February 24, 2026 SRHIN Expands HIV Prevention Education Across Communities, IDP Settings, and University Campuses Through the Collaborate to Eliminate Project Oregbesan Peace, SRHIN The Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN), through the Collaborate to Eliminate project, continues to strengthen community-driven HIV prevention education across diverse populations in Nigeria. Over the past week, our team

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Lassa Fever Outbreak, Trends, Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

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February 20, 2026 Lassa Fever: Outbreak, Symptoms, Prevention & Diagnosis Opeyemi Hammed, SRHIN Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus, first identified in Nigeria in 1969. It is endemic in West Africa, with Nigeria often recording the highest number of annual cases. Outbreaks occur most frequently between October and

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Brave Heart Project Teachers Certification Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for Youth Mental Health in Sierra Leone

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February 18, 2026 Brave Heart Project Teachers Certification Ceremony Marks Major Milestone for Youth Mental Health in Sierra Leone Peace Oregbesan & Promise Taiwo, SRHIN The Brave Heart Project reached a major implementation milestone with a successful certification ceremony celebrating our trained teachers advancing school-based mental health and substance use prevention in secondary schools across

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Beyond the Borehole: Why Infrastructure Alone is Failing the Children of Ibadan South West

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February 16, 2026 Beyond the Borehole: Why Infrastructure Alone is Failing the Children of Ibadan South West Melody Adesina, SRHIN In 2019, approximately 37,000 Nigerian children under five died of diarrhea. This averages to roughly one death every 14 minutes.That is 37,000 families every year left with an empty seat at the table. In 2025

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Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria: Key Facts, Affected States, Causes, and Prevention

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February 09, 2026 Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria: Key Facts, Affected States, Causes, and Prevention Oregbesan Peace, SRHIN Nigeria is experiencing a rise in Lassa fever cases, a viral disease that recurs annually and continues to cause fatalities due to late detection, misinformation, and inadequate prevention. Recent updates from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

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