SRHIN AFRICA Website
News
20 June 2024
In a bid to address the rising concern of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria, the Slum and Rural Health Initiative (SRHIN) implemented a program to educate university students on their economic impact. This initiative equipped these students to become NCD ambassadors, spreading awareness to secondary schools within their states.
SRHIN conducted training sessions within participating universities, equipping students with knowledge about NCDs like diabetes, heart disease, and chronic respiratory illnesses. The program emphasized the significant economic burden these diseases place on individuals, families, and the healthcare system.
Following their university training, these student ambassadors embarked on a mission to educate secondary school students. We collaborated with approximately 16 universities across Nigeria. This targeted approach empowered young people to become advocates for health within their own communities.
By reaching secondary school students, we aimed to promote early awareness and prevention of NCDs. Equipping young people with this knowledge created a ripple effect, potentially fostering healthier habits and reducing the future burden of NCDs on the nation’s healthcare system.
Slum and Rural Health Initiative offered a promising approach to mitigating the challenge of NCDs in Nigeria. By empowering university students and reaching secondary school populations, we are laying the groundwork for a healthier future, with the impact potentially felt for years to come.