In our earnest effort to combat the prevalence of Hepatitis B in communities, we recently conducted another significant outreach program in Lalupon, Ibadan. Instead of our usual screening center at Lalupon Primary Health Center, we decided to use the Lalupon General Market. This change allowed us to reach a larger number of people for both sensitization and screening purposes.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The outreach commenced with a meticulous process of community entry, where team members talked with the community market leaders to explain why we were there and why it mattered.  Recognizing the paramount importance of collaboration with community stakeholders, this initial step laid a solid foundation for effective engagement. We were able to secure two dedicated units within the market, labeled as Test Unit A and Test Unit B, the outreach kicked off with a comprehensive awareness campaign. Through various educational sessions, the community members were enlightened about Hepatitis B, its transmission, prevention strategies, and the imperative of regular screening.

The outreach efforts bore fruit as we succeeded in sensitizing approximately 1000 individuals, comprising both market traders and their customers. The dissemination of crucial information served as a catalyst for raising awareness and fostering a culture of proactive health management within the community.