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STATE REVIEW MEETING OF KWARA STATE TUBERCULOSIS LEPROSY AND BURULI ULCER CONTROL PROGRAMME (KWSTBLCP)

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STATE REVIEW MEETING OF KWARA STATE TUBERCULOSIS LEPROSY AND BURULI ULCER CONTROL PROGRAMME (KWSTBLCP) First Quarter, 2024 State Review Meeting of Kwara State Tuberculosis Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (KWSTBLCP) attended by SHEAD team represented by Iyanuoluwa Ayinde and Olamide Daniel. The meeting was graced with the presence of the Hon Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam and Director of Public Health Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode. The Hon Commissioner commended the great effort of the State Program Manager Fatima Omowumi Lawal-lah.,ARFH Nigeria SHEAD CENTRE – INC and other stakeholders in ensuring #Tuberculosis is eradicated in the State. She equally encouraged all the TBLS not to relent in their quest to eliminate #TB, #Leprosy #buruliulcer in their various LGA. She there after presented certificates of award of achievements to TBLS of Ilorin West LGA Hajia Afusat Akanbi as the overall best LGA in the Q1 of 2024 and also to Isin LGA, Mr John Adebayo as the most improved LGA in the 1st quarter. NTBLCP IHV Nigeria World Health Organization The Global Fund USAID ARFH Nigeria

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February National Cancer Prevention Month – SHEADNG

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February marks National Cancer Prevention Month, hence we at Shead fro Health Education Advocacy and Development (SHEADNG INC) also use the opportunity to create the awareness on cancer prevention and early detection. National Cancer Prevention Month is a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of early detection and proactive measures to reduce the risk of cancer. Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but through education, screening, and lifestyle changes, many cases can be prevented or detected early when treatment is most effective. Early detection is crucial in the fight against cancer. Detecting cancer in its early stages significantly increases the chances of successful treatment and survival. Regular screenings such as mammograms, Pap smears, colonoscopies, and skin checks can help detect cancer before symptoms develop, enabling prompt intervention. Moreover, understanding and managing risk factors play a significant role in cancer prevention. Lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and exposure to environmental toxins contribute to cancer development. By adopting healthy habits such as maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol consumption, avoiding tobacco products, and protecting oneself from harmful sun exposure, individuals can reduce their risk of developing cancer.   SHEADNG INC marks National Cancer Prevention Month SHEADNG INC marks National Cancer Prevention Month

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SHEAD Centre donates refrigerators and stabilizers to Isale Oyo PHC (Truenat Site Lab) at Boripe LGA, Osun.

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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.

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Capacity Building Training organized for State TB Program Managers, Accountants, and CBO staff across states in Nigeria.

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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

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5 Benefits of Breastfeeding to Women or Mothers – Shead Center

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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

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World Breast Feeding Campaign – Shead Center

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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. .

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What is Tuberculosis?

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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

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Osun, Oyo, Lagos, and Ogun States Records 36,482 Tuberculosis Cases in Two Years

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A report from the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria, (IHVN), Tuberculosis Local Organisation Network 3, has revealed that no fewer than 36,482 cases of Tuberculosis have been detected in Oyo, Osun, Lagos, and Ogun states between April 2020 and March 2022. According to the report Oyo State leads with 10,177 cases; followed by Osun State with 9,690; Lagos State with 9,153; and Ogun State with 7,462 cases. TB is the leading cause of death among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, and the most common opportunistic infection. According to USAID, TB and drug-resistant TB remain large problems in Nigeria, which bears one of the highest TB burdens in Africa. The World Health Organisation said TB is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and it most often affects the lungs. It said about half of all persons with TB can be found in Nigeria, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and South Africa. Every year, 10 million persons fall ill with TB. Despite being a preventable and curable disease, 1.5 million persons die from TB every year – making it the world’s top infectious killer. TB is the leading cause of death of people with HIV and also a major contributor to antimicrobial resistance,” it said. Medical experts, however, have called for an improved primary health system, increased funding, and the involvement of local councils as ways to reduce the burden of TB in the country. Dr. Oladapo Asiyanbi, an epidemiologist, said the challenges of TB were more than the available resources. Asiyanbi said, TB is a disease of contact and if you have households where you have an average of six persons per household with a terrible housing condition, coupled with a poor level of literacy, it becomes bad when they attribute the disease to the wrong causes. SOURCE: PUNCH NEWSPAPER, NIGERIA – Lagos, others record 36,482 tuberculosis cases in two years

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SHEAD Celebrates World Menstrual Hygiene Day, 2022

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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.

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

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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.

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