A new coronavirus discovered in China in December 2019 has spread to 5 countries. At the time of this post there are more than 540 cases and 17 deaths. Here’s what you need to know: This type of virus is common in animals – it seems to have started in a wholesale seafood…
Showcasing the Talent of Our Youth Ambassadors: DRASA’s Got Talent 2019
You may recall we held a talent competition last year. Well, we’ve done it again! DRASA partnered with World Health Organisation (WHO) Nigeria to host a talent competition for students from 2 secondary schools in Lagos. Why 2 schools? The 2 schools were selected because DRASA/WHO’s Health and Hygiene Club is an active co-curricular club/society…
Meet One of Our DRASA Youth Ambassadors: Daniel Nnam
Meet Daniel, one of our Youth Ambassadors. Before he graduated, he was a member of the DRASA Health and Hygiene Club in his school from 2017 – 2019. Read his interview below to learn about his life story and time with DRASA. So, what does Daniel enjoy? If you’re asking what I love doing, I…
Celebrating 4 Years of DRASA’s Impact
4 years ago today we started DRASA and we’re proud to share some of our accomplishments and DRASA’s impact to date below. Thanks to our supporters, partners, volunteers, and donors, we have trained, developed, and reached: The legacy of Dr. Adadevoh lives on. Cheers to the next 4 years!
Promoting Cleaner Hands in Schools
Every year on October 15th we celebrate a special day – Global Handwashing Day! This year our focus was promoting cleaner hands in schools. This year we partnered with Ikeja Electric and Kleanmate, visited 2 schools, and reached more than 950 students and 45 teachers in Lagos state. We taught them how germs spread and…
Exploring New Developments for Top Infectious Diseases
On the 10th of October we attended the 2nd annual lecture and dinner of the Global Infectious Disease Initiative (GIDI) aimed to train, educate, and enlighten the medical community on new developments for top infectious diseases. In attendance were representatives from the Lagos State Ministry of Health, public and private health sector, medical students, local…
It Was Five Years Ago Today: Celebrating the Life of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh
Did you know today is World Humanitarian Day? 5 Years Gone It was 5 years ago today that Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh paid the greatest sacrifice to humanity with her life. So today, we celebrate her and all other humanitarians who have been selfless in their service to humanity. Happy World Humanitarian Day! Let’s all…
Focus on Preventing Infections During Healthcare Delivery
All across the world, there’s an increasing frequency of patients visiting the hospital for care but getting infected in the process. What is the role of healthworkers practicing infection prevention and control (IPC) in the reduction of such infections? The Nigerian Society for Infection Control (NSIC) hosted their 5th Annual Conference in Lagos from 15th…
How does Climate Change Affect Infectious Diseases?
All across the African continent, there’s an increasing frequency of infectious disease outbreaks like Ebola, Lassa fever, yellow fever, monkeypox, cholera, bird flu, and meningitis. How does climate change play a role? We spent two days this week answering that question. From August 7th – 9th, the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment (GET) Africa Consortium hosted…
ECOWAS Honors Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh
On Saturday 29th June, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) awarded Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh a posthumous Award of Excellence. Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari, chair of ECOWAS, presented Bankole Cardoso (the only child of Dr. Adadevoh) and our Managing Director Niniola Soleye with the Award. The other two Awardees were Kofi Annan, former…
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