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 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 …
SIMBIHEALTH Project Advocates for Health Policy Adjustments in Toto LGA, Nasarawa State Read More »
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 …
The SimbiHealth Advocacy Project had its graduation ceremony on Saturday, 28th October 2023 at the Youth Centre, Toto in Nasarawa state. It was organized to celebrate the successful completion of the project’s 8-week training sessions of the community women leaders by the Slum and Rural Health Initiative. Ten community women leaders were trained for two …
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In a remarkable convergence of leading minds and innovators in the field of mental health, the 12th Global Mental Health Research Without Borders Conference unfolded with great promise. This prestigious event, held between the 30th October to 1st November 2023, brought together a diverse array of researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates, all united by a …
In a momentous stride towards empowering global health leaders, Ruth Oladele, our esteemed Admin Officer, has been chosen as an AstraZeneca Young Health Programme (YHP) Impact Fellow. This accolade places her among a cohort of exceptional changemakers dedicated to combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and championing child and adolescent health. The Significance of the AstraZeneca Young …
In a significant stride towards enhancing community health, the Simbi Health project kickstarted its operations in Toto Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State on Saturday, 9th September 2023. The Central Primary School Toto played host to the inaugural meeting, which witnessed the enthusiastic participation of community volunteers and women leaders hailing from ten different …
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