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Ikire, Osun State, Osun, Osun, Tuberculosis, Report, sheadng, training, Tuberculosis

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

Cancer, Education, Ikire, Osun State, Shepherd for Health, Environment Advocacy and Development Center

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

Female, Girl, Hygiene, Ikire, Osun State, Menstraul, menstrual cycle, menstruation, Mothers, Osun, Shepherd for Health, Environment Advocacy and Development Center

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.

Female, Girl, Hygiene, Menstraul, Mothers, Women

MSD – Menstrual Hygiene Day

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For people living in extreme poverty around the world, access to basic needs such as food, water, shelter and medical care is a daily struggle. In addition to this, women and girls face another challenge which is access to menstrual products like sanitary pads. Your support will go along way to help our women and girls have menstrual freedom and end period poverty.

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