February 2026

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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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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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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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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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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