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.
The Healing Touch: Impact of Massage Therapy on Mental Health Massage therapy has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and alleviate physical pain. However, recent studies have shown that massage therapy may have a positive impact on mental health as well. Researchers have found that massage therapy can help reduce symptoms of …
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written by: Victor Owolabi The NCD means Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), Non-communicable diseases are diseases that are not spread through infection or through other people but are typically caused by unhealthy behaviors and Non-communicable diseases are diseases that are not spread through infection or through other people but are typically caused by unhealthy behaviors. According to …
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Written by: Mercy Ogunwale Malaria, a pressing health concern in Nigeria, presents substantial obstacles for both citizens and healthcare workers. This burden, along with other factors, has created a crisis that demand attention. Malaria’s widespread prevalence strains the healthcare system and hinders productivity. Addressing this requires better public awareness, access to preventive measures and stronger …
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Africa has about 25% of the global burden of disease but has just 3% of the world’s healthcare professional and about 1% of global research output. This fact births a burning question: How can research and advocacy be improved on the African continent? The answer to this very important question can be found in this …
Written by: Oroye Bukola In Nigeria, high breeding of malaria vectors (mosquitoes) and transmission rate occur throughout the year, especially during the rainy season. Mosquitoes typically accompany the rains as a result of the increased number of breeding sites occasioned by incessant rains. The wet weather conditions hereby provide bountiful opportunities to find stagnant water …
written by: Azeezah Adeowu Mental health workplace awareness isn’t new; however, only a few people look after their mental health at work. Stress, anxiety, and burnout are common issues people experience at work and this isn’t good for our mental well-being. Here are five simple tips for caring for your mental health at work: #1 …
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Meet Emmanuel Musa, a 300-level student of the University of Maiduguri and a volunteer at Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN). Emmanuel is currently studying Medical Laboratory Science and has a lot of interesting leadership experience. He is SRHIN’s Borno State Coordinator, the PRO of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Unimaid), the Class Representative …
What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is an uncommon disease usually caused by the monkeypox virus. This virus belongs to the orthopoxvirus genus in the Poxviridae family. Where did Monkeypox come from? Monkeypox was first discovered in the year 1958 in Denmark. There were two outbreaks of a pox-like disease in the colonies of monkeys kept for …
News by Makanjuola Timilehin The Executive officer and founder, Slum and Rural Health Initiative, Dr Isaac Olufadewa was chosen as one of the exemplary young leaders for the 3rd edition of the Royal African award of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF). The Royal African Award was established by His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M), Ọọ̀ni …
Prevalence and Incidence of Cancer of the cervix Global statistics on cancer shows that there were 570,000 fresh cases of cancer of the cervix with 311,000 mortalities in 2018. Of these new cases, 500,000 (88%) cases were from countries of low and middle income (CLMI) [1]. This ranks cancer of the cervix in terms of …
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