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July 19, 2025 Left Behind: The Hidden Struggles of Young People with Disabilities in Accessing HIV Prevention and Testing Ruth Oladele and Olugbenga Emmanuel In low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, they face significant barriers to HIV prevention and testing, with girls and young women carrying the added weight of gender and disability-based exclusion. …

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June 19, 2025 Beyond the High: Understanding Why Young People Turn to Substance Use Peace Oregbesan Substance use among young people is often talked about in headlines, warnings, and statistics. But behind every number is a story. And most of the time, that story isn’t just about wanting to “get high.” It’s about pain. Pressure. …

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July 2, 2025 Youth in Crisis: The Need for Mental Health Support and Drug Awareness in Our Communities Peace Oregbesan Imagine this: a bright young person, full of dreams, slowly drifting away, losing themselves to silence, pressure, and pain. Not because they’re weak. Not because they don’t care. But because no one ever told them it was …

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Home / News HIV, Disability, and Inclusion: Highlights from the Abuja Workshop on Inclusive HIV Education NEWS June 24, 2025 The Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN) recently hosted an interactive workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, focused on HIV awareness and inclusive education for people living with disabilities. The event was part of our INCLUDE Project, …

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MENTAL HEALTH AND ITS LINK TO SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER (SUD) Tanitoluwa Alakinde Mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) are two deeply interconnected challenges that affect millions of people worldwide. While each condition can occur independently, it’s common for individuals to experience both conditions simultaneously known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. Understanding the link …

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Substance Use Disorder in Africa: The Mental Health Crisis in Sierra Leone and the Rise of Kush Deborah Herbert Sierra Leone is facing a growing mental health crisis, with substance use disorder playing a major role in its escalation. Among the most alarming contributors is Kush—a synthetic drug mixed with dangerous chemicals like formalin, acetone, …

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The Shocking Economic Impact of Mpox Outbreaks—What You Need to Know by Peace Oregbesan | February 25, 2025 What Is Mpox? Understanding the Virus and Its Global Reach Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus. It has led to multiple outbreaks, with …

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