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Category: News

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Lagos to Osun: Our School Health Program Grows

2022-03-20Antimicrobial Resistance, DRASA Ambassadors, Newsdrasa_admin

Having kick started the second phase of our Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) School Health Project where we scaled our activities to 30 schools in Osun and Lagos states, the Lagos team traveled to spend a week with our colleagues and our students who are members of our Health and Hygiene Clubs (called DRASA Ambassadors) in Osun…

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US CDC and ICAN Visit Nigeria: Fostering the Partnership Spirit for Infection Prevention and Control

2022-02-26Newsdrasa_admin

When it comes to infection prevention and control (IPC), there is no “them”. There is only “us”. We all are only as strong as our weakest link. As such, to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) activities in Nigeria, we had an activity-filled week from 21st – 25th February 2022, with a team from the…

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900 Students, 30 Schools, 15 New Youth Trainers: Scaling our School Health and Hygiene Program

2022-02-08Antimicrobial Resistance, DRASA Ambassadors, Newsdrasa_admin

“As you start to walk on the way, the way appears” –Rumi For us at DRASA, we believe that solving the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) involves engaging a core part of Nigeria’s population: our young people. Their role in actualizing improvements in public health is proven and non-negotiable if we want to successfully curb…

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Let’s Do More: Onboarding 13 Team Members to Boost Our Health Security Work in Nigeria

2022-02-06Health Security, Newsdrasa_admin

“Even the great get greater by doing more of it” –Colleen Wainwright It takes at least 36 hours for an infectious disease to spread through our borders. Nigeria is vulnerable to these health threats because of our tropical climate, high population density, and constant movement across borders. Preparing for the next outbreak or public health…

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A Spelling Bee Competition to Spread Awareness, Stop the Resistance: Antimicrobial Awareness Week

2021-11-26Antimicrobial Resistance, News, Youth Engagementdrasa_admin

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) is an annual event that takes place globally from the 18th – 24th of November to increase awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which is considered the “silent pandemic” spreading rapidly around the world. What is antimicrobial resistance (AMR)? AMR is what happens when we misuse or overuse antimicrobials (drugs such as…

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Wash Your Hands to Protect Your Future: Global Handwashing Day

2021-10-16News, Youth Engagementdrasa_admin

Global Handwashing Day is an event that happens on the 15th of October every year to remind everyone about the most effective and simplest technique we can use to reduce or avoid the spread of germs: handwashing. Over the years, DRASA Health Trust has partnered with Ikeja Electric and Kleanmate to commemorate Global Handwashing Day,…

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Recognition for Our Public Advocacy Work

2021-07-20Awards and Recognition, Newsdrasa_admin

On Sunday the 18th of July, 2021 we were honored with an award from the Social Millennials Network for our advocacy on infectious disease prevention and control. The Social Millennials Champagne Soiree & Awards 2021 was organized to honor and recognize member organizations that had distinguished themselves in their social impact work. Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe…

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Protecting Healthcare Workers: A Need for Urgent Action

2021-01-13Infection Prevention and Control, Newsdrasa_admin

Health workers all over the world are on the frontlines of a battlefield, risking their lives to save others. We call them our heroes but what are we doing to keep them safe? The COVID-19 pandemic keeps reminding us of the extremely important role health workers play in keeping patients and communities safe and treating…

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Supporting Port Health Workers at 15 Points of Entry

2020-12-07Health Security, Infection Prevention and Control, Newsdrasa_admin

Nigeria has numerous points of entry into the country which makes our nation porous and vulnerable. As the COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated, these points of entry can be the perfect places for infectious diseases to enter the country through passengers, animals, food, and other cargo. Because points of entry are very critical to the…

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We Won an Antibiotic Guardian Award!

2020-11-27Awards and Recognition, Newsdrasa_admin

Remember when we said we were shortlisted for an Antibiotic Guardian Award? Well great news, we won! Thank you to Public Health England and the Antibiotic Guardian team for recognizing our work, but more importantly, the amazing work of our students and DRASA Ambassadors. They have been so creative, innovative and dedicated and we can’t…

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  • Lagos to Osun: Our School Health Program Grows
  • US CDC and ICAN Visit Nigeria: Fostering the Partnership Spirit for Infection Prevention and Control
  • 900 Students, 30 Schools, 15 New Youth Trainers: Scaling our School Health and Hygiene Program
  • Let’s Do More: Onboarding 13 Team Members to Boost Our Health Security Work in Nigeria
  • A Spelling Bee Competition to Spread Awareness, Stop the Resistance: Antimicrobial Awareness Week

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DRASA Health Trust is a public health organization working with government, local and international partners, community leaders, students, and health workers to promote adequate sanitation and hygiene, reduce and prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and strengthen Nigeria’s health security and emergency preparedness.

DRASA was established in memory of the late Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh who identified and contained Nigeria's first Ebola patient, preventing a major outbreak, but lost her life in the process.

Recent Posts

  • Lagos to Osun: Our School Health Program Grows 20/03/2022
  • US CDC and ICAN Visit Nigeria: Fostering the Partnership Spirit for Infection Prevention and Control 26/02/2022
  • 900 Students, 30 Schools, 15 New Youth Trainers: Scaling our School Health and Hygiene Program 08/02/2022
  • Let’s Do More: Onboarding 13 Team Members to Boost Our Health Security Work in Nigeria 06/02/2022
  • A Spelling Bee Competition to Spread Awareness, Stop the Resistance: Antimicrobial Awareness Week 26/11/2021

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