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 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 …
SRHIN’s SIMBIHealth Advocacy Project Graduates 10 Read More »
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 …
Empowering Toto LGA: Simbi Health Project Sets a Promising Foundation Amidst Challenges Read More »
I celebrate every person doing the hard work of promoting good health and wellbeing and other global goals. I want you to know: your work matters! Founder of Slum and Rural Health Initiative Africa, Dr. Isaac Olufadewa. As is customary, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation hosted the annual Goalkeepers event during the 78th UN …
Diphtheria, a severe and perilous bacterial disease caused primarily by toxin-producing strains of Corynebacterium bacteria, has cast a dark shadow over Nigeria with a recent outbreak. In this exploration, we delve into the intricacies of diphtheria, its causes, symptoms, prevention strategies, and reveal a surprising “Did You Know” fact. Additionally, we bring to light the …
Diphtheria Unmasked: Understanding the Deadly Bacterial Disease Affecting Nigeria Read More »
The reality of the double burden of disease has continued to stare us in the face, endlessly weakening the healthcare system and the nation’s all-around growth which calls for cost-effective yet measurably sustainable plans to address these incessant outbreaks of deadly diseases such as Ebola, Lassa fever, Zika Virus, Meningitis, Cholera, Typhoid, Malaria and lots …
SCHOOL HEALTH CLUBS: THE NEED FOR REVITALIZATION Read More »
Healthcare is the provision of basic, essential health services that encompass preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative medicine and care. According to the World Health Organization, primary healthcare is a whole-of-society approach to health that aims at ensuring the highest possible level of health and well-being and their equitable distribution by focusing on people’s needs and …
Mental health ignited a new transformation as certain misconceptions and oversights were being addressed as a result of the enactment of the National Mental Health Act 2021, implemented in 2023, which enhances support for people’s well-being. In the recent years, there have been a positive shift in how we view mental health, with increased awareness …
OVERCOMING THE HURDLES IN MENTAL HEALTH: PROGRESS AND SOLUTIONS Read More »
Pic 1: Volunteers from the Kwara State Slum and Rural Health Initiative Chapter Sexual health is a basic human right that transcends geographical and demographic boundaries. It incorporates not only physical health, but also emotional and social aspects, making it imperative that individuals have access to accurate and comprehensive information in order to make informed …
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