Nigeria: Big Challenges, Local Solutions
With a population of more than 200 million and an annual birth cohort of over 8 million, delivering vaccination is a huge challenge in Nigeria. From VaccinesWork.
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Fighting TB and Stigma in the Slums of Lagos
Discover Zainab Danjaki’s inspiring journey as she battles tuberculosis in Lagos’ slums. From facing threats to changing lives, her passionate efforts are breaking stigmas and bringing hope to a community in need.
In Rural Cameroon, Community Health Workers Are a Vital Bridge to Care
Sherika Joan, a dedicated community health worker in rural Cameroon, delivers essential care to remote villages despite challenges, driven by her personal experience and commitment to helping others.
How One Father’s Love Is Helping Shield Nigeria’s Daughters from Cervical Cancer
The tragic loss of his wife to cervical cancer ignited Borno state immunisation officer Maina Modu’s determination to protect not only his daughters, but all young girls in the state from the vaccine-preventable disease. From VaccinesWork.
“It is my calling” – in Rural Nigeria, a Community Health Worker is a Medic, Teacher, Carer, Mobiliser and More
In rural Nigeria, Asma’u Shehu tirelessly serves her community as a health worker, educator, and mentor, surmounting obstacles to transform healthcare attitudes, empower women, and inspire fellow health workers. From Gavi and VaccinesWork.