Earlier in the week, Shepherd for Health, Environment Advocacy, and Development Center (Sheadng) participated in the Lead Community Base Organization (CBO) review meeting organized by @ntblcp – National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP). It was a great time to review the process of community implementation, identify challenges and resolve all issues affecting the implementation of the GlobalFund TB grant.
Dr. Queen Ogbuji (GF TB Coordinator, ARFH Abuja) presenting the donation on behalf of Shead Center, Osun to Truenat Site Lab Earlier in the week, SHEAD Centre procured and donated a 240litres refrigerator and 2000 volts stabilizer to Isale-oyo PHC (Truenat site Lab) in Boripe LGA, Osun state for proper storage of sputum samples.The donation was done on behalf of SHEAD by Dr Queen Ogbuji (GF TB Coordinator, ARFH Abuja) during her oversight function to Osun state. The donation was received by state EQA officer representing the State TB Programme Manager, The Deputy Secretary Primary Health Care Boripe LGA, TB Supervisors from neighbouring LGAs (Ifelodun, ila, Odootin,ifedayo) and other facility staffs. SHEAD Centre will continue to invest in rendering quality services until TB is eradicated in Nigeria.
Shead Center Nigeria staff has completed a capacity-building training session organized for State TB Program Managers, Accountants, and CBO staff across all the states in Nigeria. The aim of the training is to ensure effective and efficient management of grant funds. All thanks to NTBLCP, The Global fund, and ARFHNG for the recognition of SHEAD CENTER NIGERIA’s immense contribution to eradicating Tuberculosis disease in Nigeria.. Group Photograph at the capcity building training session Shead Center Staff in attendance at the training
Today is World Literacy Day! World Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8. The theme for this year’s World Literacy is “Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces.” According to UNESCO, this theme will serve as an opportunity to rethink the fundamental importance of literacy and learning spaces to build resilience and ensure quality, equitable, and inclusive education for all. We at Shead Center Nigeria join the world to commemorate World Literacy Day and will continue to raise awareness about the value of Education as a matter of human rights and dignity.
In line with the United Nations annual commemoration of: WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY, which is usually held on the 19th of August, SHEAD Centre (a non-profit organization known for her humanitarian gestures of creating and supporting interventions that directly improves the health and well-being of the society) again joined the Nations around the world in commemorating the global anniversary. As a way of acknowledging the effort of brave minds who have risked their lives for the good of #TheHumanRace, we join the2022 world humanitarian day campaign to fly the flags of selfless and sacrificial services of our humanitarian heroes who had left resonating legacies. WHAT DOES THE WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY ENTAILS? World Humanitarian Day is usually commemorated annually on the 19th of August to pay tribute to humanitarian worker skilled and injured in the course of their sacrificial services, and to honour all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide lifesaving support and protection to people most in need. It is more than just a day that recognizes humanitarian workers who dedicate their lives working for humanitarian causes, it is a day also designed to remind us that these are the people who have dedicated their time in ensuring that the lives of the vulnerable are made much easier and safer, and recognizes the efforts of aid workers who put their lives on the line to help affected people during times of global crisis. FOCUS FOR THE 2022 WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY Each year, the United Nations observes World Humanitarian Day with at theme. The theme brings together all the people from across the humanitarian ecosystem to improve and raise awareness for the survival, well-being, and dignity of people affected by crises and for the safety of humanitarian This year’s anniversary is themed ‘The Human Race’. The theme aims at highlighting the issues relating to global climate change emergency. It also highlights the immediate consequences of the climate emergency of the world’s most vulnerable people and raises awareness for their wellbeing. 274 million people worldwide will be dependent on humanitarian aid in 2022. Afghanistan is in first place, Ethiopia in second place, followed by Yemen in third place. The “Top10” of the watch list also include Myanmar and Syria as well as five other African countries: Nigeria, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Sudan as revealed by the International Rescue Committee Emergency Watchlist, 2021. MODE OF PARTICIPATION Individual donations to nonprofits are great— but governments have the ability to make a difference on a much larger scale. At good, we’re always inspired by the legacies of our humanitarian heroes to ensure that we keep doing our best in extending our humanitarian services within our gray areas. We will not relent in our humanitarian services. As part of our core values, we will be ben to remaining committed and dedicated to doing our best in making Nigeria and the world at large as a safe and better place for the #thehumanrace as we continue to explore all our thematic areas which include environment, water and sanitation, health intervention among others. #THEHUMANRACE #ITTakesAVillage #WorldHumanitarian – Day 19th August, 2022.
It lowers your risk of breast and ovarian cancer It reduces the risk of postpartum depression (PPD), which is a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioral changes that happen in some women after giving birth. It helps the uterus to shrink back to pre-pregnancy size. It helps you lose pregnancy weight. It gets you closer, your baby builds a strong emotional bond with you. There are more cuddles and communication of love to each other during breastfeeding
Mother breastfeeding and hugging newborn baby Breast milk is nature’s perfect baby food. Contains immune-enhancing antibodies and healthy enzymes that scientists have yet to replicate. Here are some of the benefits that breastfeeding can bring to your baby. Provides your baby with colostrum in the first few days. Colostrum – the ‘first milk’ that arrives after a mother gives birth to her child – is contains antibodies to protect the newborn baby. It’s also higher in protein and lower in sugar than ‘full’ milk, so even a small amount can hold off a baby’s hunger. Protects against allergies and eczema. Breast milk is so easy for your baby’s body to break down. Hence, it causes less stomach upset, diarrhea, and constipation than baby formula. Reduces the risk of viruses, gastroenteritis, ear infections, and respiratory infections like pneumonia and colds Help prevent obesity. Some studies show that breastfed infants are less likely to be obese later in life. Lessens the risk of Sudden Infant Deaths (SIDs). Breastfed babies are half as likely to be victims of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS or cot death). Promotes the health of premature babies by protecting them from sepsis, chronic lung disease, necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) – a serious gastrointestinal problem that mostly affects premature babies – and other fatal conditions. Positive effect on baby brain development making your baby smarter and having higher IQ. It reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood It allows your baby’s sleep well and soundly as a result of oxytocin produced in your baby’s body when he or she breastfeeds.
Breastfeeding is one of the best methods to ensure a child is healthy, fit and also helps them survive. provides them with antibodies that protect against many common childhood diseases like diarrhoea. However, almost 2 (two) out of three babies aren’t completely breastfed for the recommended 6 months period by WHO (Worid Health Organisation ) — a rate that has not improved in 2 (two) decades. Its World Breastfeeding Day. and Shepherd for Health Organisation went all out to promote and sensitize mothers on the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. This is to world Commemorate World Breastfeeding Week (Aug1st to Aug 7th) and ensure mothers and children are strong and healthy. Breast milk is the appropriate meals for babies. It is safe, easy and consists of antibodies which assist defend in opposition to many not unusual place youth illnesses. Breast milk offers all of the power and vitamins that the little one desires for the primary months of life, and it maintains to offer as much as half of or greater of a child’s dietary desires or nutritional needs throughout the second half of the primary year, and up to one third during the second year of life. .
Tuberculosis also known as TB is an infectious disease that typically goes after your lungs. It can likewise spread to different parts of your body, like to your brain, kidney, and spine. A kind of microbes or bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes it. It spreads from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes. TB can be fatal, but in many cases, it is preventable and treatable. Tuberculosis is among the main ten reasons for worldwide mortality (Dye, 1999; Borgdorff et al., 2002). Today, most cases are restored with antibiotics (anti-toxins). However, it requires a long investment. You need to take drugs for somewhere around 6 to 9 months. Once uncommon in developed nations, tuberculosis contaminations started expanding in 1985, mostly as a result of the emergence of HIV, the infection that causes AIDS. HIV weakens an individual’s immune system, so it can’t battle the TB microorganisms. Nonetheless, due to more grounded control programs, tuberculosis started to diminish again in 1993. Yet, it stays a worldwide concern, particularly in places like Russia, South America, and Africa. Symptoms Although your body can harbor the bacteria that cause tuberculosis, your immune system usually can prevent you from becoming sick. For this reason, specialists make a differentiation between the types of tuberculosis that exist: Latent TB: This is a inert type of TB. In this case, you have a TB disease, yet the bacteria in your body are idle or inactive and cause no side effects or shows no symptoms. Latent TB, likewise called Inactive TB or TB disease, isn’t infectious. Latent TB can turn into active TB, so treatment is important. Active TB: Also called TB Disease, this condition makes you wiped out and, much of the time can spread to other people. It can happen weeks or years after infection with the TB bacteria. Ninety percent of active cases in adults come from a latent TB infection. Latent TB doesn’t have symptoms. A skin or blood test can tell if you have it. Signs of active TB disease include: A cough that lasts more than 3 weeks Chest pain, or pain with breathing or coughing Coughing up blood or mucus Feeling tired all the time (Fatigue) Night sweats Chills Fever Loss of appetite Weight loss
Shepherd for Health, Environment Advocacy, and Development Center also celebrated World Menstrual Hygiene Day this year with the community at Ikire, Osun State. By creating awareness on the need to ensure proper menstrual hygiene among women and girls, and also highlighting the challenges regarding access to menstrual products, education about menstruation, and period-friendly sanitation facilities. The theme of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022 is: Making menstruation a normal fact of life by 2030.