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.
Blog Post Why Early Detection of Hepatitis B is Crucial for Your Health Peace Oregbesan Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by a virus that can have serious consequences if left untreated. The scary part? Many people with hepatitis B might not even know they have it, especially in the early stages, because symptoms …
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Blog Post School-based interventions in Non-communicable disease prevention: Insights from the Adopt-A-School NCD project. Valentino Onwuka Recent evidence has shown that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affect developing countries more than they do developed countries. Being the leading cause of global mortality, NCDs are responsible for 38 million out of 57 million deaths per year, with low-middle-income …
Physical activity is any bodily movement that is produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle and that substantially increases energy expenditure. The energy expenditure can be measured in kilocalories. Physical activity in daily life can be categorized into occupational, sports, conditioning, household, or other activities. The World Health Organization aims to reduce physical inactivity by 10% by 2025 and 15% by 2030, recommending 60 minutes of daily exercise for children and adolescents (Ages 5-17), and 150 minutes weekly for adults(18-64).
Blog Post Addressing Hepatitis B in Slum and Rural Communities: A Vital Initiative Peace Oregbesan In underserved communities like slums and rural areas, infectious diseases pose a significant threat to public health. Our organization recognizes the urgency of addressing this issue. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the impact of infectious diseases on these …
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Blog Post Empowering Mothers and Babies: A Journey Through Pregnancy Peace Oregbesan At Slum and Rural Health Initiative, we recognize the pivotal role mothers play in shaping the health and future of their babies, especially during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a transformative period that demands special attention and care. However, in slum and rural areas, mothers …
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In the realm of public health, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) loom as a formidable challenge, particularly in underserved communities like slums and rural areas. As we navigate the landscape of healthcare, our organization stands as a beacon of hope, dedicated to addressing the pressing issue of NCDs and promoting wellness among vulnerable populations. NCDs encompass a …
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The SIMBIHEALTH Project, under the Slum and Rural Health Initiative, recently conducted a successful advocacy visit to the Chairman of Toto Local Government Area in Nasarawa State. On Monday, February 5th, 2024, the team, led by Yahaya Dauda, the Northern Coordinator for SRHIN, expressed gratitude to the Chairman for his ongoing support and commitment to …
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written by: Peace Oregbesan Human Papillomavirus (HPV) remains one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections globally, affecting millions of individuals, particularly in underserved communities. However, our organizations has been at the forefront of raising awareness and combating HPV through comprehensive initiatives. education and vaccination Education stands as the cornerstone of our efforts. By providing …
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by: Oregbesan Peace In the heart of slum and rural communities, the health and rights of women stand as pillars of empowerment and progress. Yet, they are often overshadowed by systemic inequalities and cultural norms. Slum and Rural Health Initiative is dedicated to serving these underserved areas, we recognize the urgent need to champion women’s …
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The ‘Adopt-a-school NCD Campaign’ project is an innovative health education program which leverages a task-shifting and peer-to-peer training model where trained medical students will ‘adopt’ a secondary school in their community to promote NCDs prevention among adolescents for nine months. The project places emphasis on hand-on learning to equip participants with knowledge in the areas …
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