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 ) […]
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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
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