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SHEAD at National TB Conference 2021, Abuja

Shepherd for Health, Environment Advocacy (SHEAD) Centre Staff addressing the National TB Conference 2021 delegates on the importance of effective Engagement of community Leaders and other stakeholders in Ending TB in the community and how SHEAD as a lead CBO (Community Based Organization) on Global Fund Community TB ACF Project is carrying out the Community base case findings in Osun State. The conference brought together different stakeholders within and outside Nigeria working to end TB in the country. Deliberations were made on topical issues on TB control, foster and harness inter-sectoral and institutional collaboration to end TB in Nigeria. The Conference was a platform for all stakeholders to deliberate on the magnitude and dimensions of the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on TB control in Nigeria. SHEAD delegate also had the opportunity to share experiences and recommend strategies to address TB control.

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SHEAD – Shepherd for Health, Environment Advocacy and Development Center, Ikire, Osun State, Nigeria

admin / September 10, 2021

We are a national, non-governmental, non-profit and established in 2010 with headquarters in Osogbo, Osun State. We are registered with Osun State Ministry of Women Affairs and incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission in the 2016. Our activities since inception have focused on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria control initiatives, reproductive and maternal health as well gender issues, Water, Development, Environmental, Sanitation and Education. Advocacy, communication and social mobilization, training of trainers, General health workers and community volunteers as well as working closely with community based organizations have formed the thrust of our activities. We have a pool of highly skilled and qualified staff with vast experience in the field of public health, environmental and developmental issues drawn from different fields of expertise. These divisions include Programs and Advocacy, Administration, monitoring and evaluation and Accounts.