Dangers of Illegal Commercialization of Prohibited Drugs
The illegal commercialization of illicit drugs has led to the increase in spread and use among teenagers and young adults, as a coping mechanism for psychological, social, or emotional trauma, born out of peer pressure, chaotic family environment, negative societal norm and acceptance, trauma, environmental stressors, abandonment, depression, low self-esteem, and weight loss. As an […]
World Malaria Report 2021
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its 2021 World Malaria Report, assessing global and regional malaria trends over the last year and providing an opportunity to reflect on progress towards global targets. The report has shown that without the incredible amount of work and effort put in by governments and organisations to mitigate the […]
Ensuring Water and Sanitation For All through the Clean Water Initiative project
In 2017, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene at home should not be a privilege of only those who are rich or live in urban centres. These are some of the basic requirements for human health, and all countries have a responsibility to ensure that everyone […]
HACEY Organize Capacity Building Workshop for Health Workers, educates staff on safe water and hygiene practices in Oyo State.
HACEY Health Initiative has organized capacity building workshops for healthcare workers, educating the workforce and community leaders from selected primary health care centres and public primary schools across Ibadan South West Local Government Area, Ibadan North West Local Government Area, Ibadan North East Local Government Area, Lagelu Local Government Area, Egbeda Local Government Area on […]
WORLD AIDS DAY 2021: END INEQUALITIES, END AIDS
Identified in 1981 for the first time, HIV has claimed around 36 million lives till now and is one of the deadliest public health issues. Till now, no effective cure for HIV exists and once a person gets infected, they have the infection for life. World AIDS Day is observed on the 1st of December […]
HACEY HEALTH INITIATIVE LAUNCHES FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) REPORT AND VIDEO DOCUMENTARY
To commemorate the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women observed every November 25th, HACEY Health Initiative, through its StopCut project hosted a conference https://youtu.be/Lqtb2pHq-lk to launch a report on FGM laws, research on the knowledge, prevalence, and contributory factors of FGM alongside a video documentary. The project launched a report […]
HACEY TO HOST STOPCUT END FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) CONFERENCE
At least 200 million women and girls in 31 countries around the world are living with the results of the dangerous practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), according to a report by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. The practice is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. Female Genital […]
Malaria: Transmission, Symptoms & Prevention
“The malaria parasite has been killing children and sapping the strength of whole populations for tens of thousands of years. It is impossible to calculate the harm malaria has done to the world.” – Bill Gates. What is Malaria? Malaria is an insect-borne disease caused by mosquitos. Every year, around 210 million people are afflicted […]
Maternal Health & COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main advice for pregnant women during COVID-19? Follow the guidance on staying alert and safe (social distancing) and avoid anyone who has symptoms of coronavirus. If in your third trimester (more than 28 weeks pregnant), you should be particularly attentive to social distancing. What should I do if I develop symptoms of […]
The Role of Government in Youth Empowerment
Youth Empowerment: The role of youth in the political, economic and social growth of any country across the globe cannot be exaggerated. The definition of youth varies from one country to another, depending on its peculiarities. According to Nigeria’s National Youth Policy (2009), the youth comprise all individuals, males and females between the age of […]