DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust

Founded in memory of Ebola heroine, Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA). Our focus: Infection Prevention & Control, Community Health, #AMR and Health Security.

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

We cannot separate our health from the world around us.

This World Environment Day reminds us that every clean environment is a line of defense against diseases. Through the One Health approach, what happens to our planet, animals, and people is all connected.

When we protect our environment, we protect each other.

#worldenvironmentday #onehealth #publichealth #drasa

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

Outbreaks often begin in homes and neighborhoods, which is why communities must remain at the center of disease prevention.

Through the SCOPED intervention by Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and state partners, we are strengthening community surveillance through the Community Health Champions model. Everyday, we equip health champions to detect risks early, promote safer practices, and support prevention in communities.

Across three states, stakeholders are now co-creating stronger, community led surveillance practices that shift prevention from reaction to ownership.

Read full impact story on our blog: https://t.co/WeC8Nwn4bE

#publichealth #diseaseprevention #communityhealth #healthsecurity #surveillance #nigeriahealth #healthchampions #preventivehealth #globalhealth #drasa

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

In three primary healthcare centres in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos, infection prevention is becoming a daily discipline.

At the centre of this are three nurses, our Health Champions: Fatimoh, Munirat, and Barakat, serving as Infection Prevention and Control focal persons in their facilities.

Through continuous on-the-job mentoring and supervisory support from Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, they are strengthening safe care practices, protecting patients, and mentoring their peers to sustain infection prevention and control in everyday service delivery.

This reflects a key goal, moving healthcare workers from knowledge to sustained practice.

Read the full story on our blog
https://t.co/UiN64eixn3

#infectionprevention #patientSafety #primaryhealthcare #healthchampions #drasa

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Human, animal, and environmental health are deeply interconnected, especially in the fight against infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance. The recent Skoll World Forum reinforced this important message.

Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust was proud to contribute to this important dialogue alongside global leaders across the One Health ecosystem.

A key takeaway from the session was that while One Health is widely understood in principle, putting it into practice remains a challenge due to siloed systems across sectors and disciplines.

At DRASA, we align with Nigeria's One Health National Action Plan 2.0, which promotes integrated, people-centered approaches to surveillance, preparedness, response, and community participation across human, animal, and environmental health systems.

#onehealth #healthsecurity #drasa #infectiousdiseases #communityhealth #globalhealth

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

Did you know that good hand hygiene can reduce the spread of infectious diseases by up to 50%?

At Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, we continue to emphasize simple, practical actions that protect lives and strengthen health security from households to health facilities. Washing hands with soap and clean water at the right times remains one of the most effective ways to prevent infections before they start.

Through people centered engagement and equipping communities and health workers with the right knowledge, we are developing Health Champions who help protect families and strengthen prevention at every level of care.

No one should suffer from preventable infectious diseases. Consistent hygiene practices are a powerful step toward safer communities for everyone.

#drasahealthtrust #publichealth #handhygiene #infectionprevention #healthsecurity #washyourhands #communityhealth #preventionfirst

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

For these holidays, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the importance of rest, reflection, and meaningful connection.

This is a time to pause from daily routines, reconnect with family and friends, and create memories that matter. Whether you are traveling, spending time at home, or simply taking a well deserved break, may this season bring you peace and renewal.

At Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, we continue to emphasize the value of wellbeing, because healthy people and strong communities are built not only through work, but also through rest and togetherness.

We encourage you to:
🌴 rest and recharge
🎉 share joyful moments
❤️ strengthen connections
✨ embrace the beauty of the season

happy holidays from all of us to you and yours.

#happyholidays #holidayseason #restandrecharge #wellbeing #community #familytime #joy #gratitude #drasahealthtrust

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

Our Latest Newsletter is out! 📩

What’s Changing in Our Health System? Real Stories from the Frontlines

This month, we take a closer look at how health systems are evolving through the voices and experiences of those working at the frontlines. From real challenges to practical solutions, these stories highlight what is working, what is changing, and what still needs collective attention.

Inside this edition:
• Real stories from health workers and community responses
• Key shifts shaping today’s health system
• Lessons from the frontlines of public health
• Insights to strengthen people-centered health security
• Opportunities for engagement and learning

If you are not on our mailing list yet, this is the best time to join.

Subscribe now to receive monthly insights, updates, and stories that keep you informed and connected to the work of protecting public health.

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#newsletter #publichealth #healthsystems #healthsecurity #frontlines #communityhealth #globalhealth #drasa

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the recent Ebola outbreak a Global Health Emergency, signaling the urgent need for coordinated action to prevent further spread and protect communities worldwide.

Ebola is a severe infectious disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids and contaminated surfaces. Early detection, accurate information, and rapid response remain critical in containing outbreaks and saving lives.

As communities, health workers, organizations, and governments respond, public awareness plays a vital role in strengthening health security.

In this carousel, we break down:
• What a global health emergency means
• How Ebola spreads
• Common symptoms to watch for
• Steps communities can take to stay safe
• Why collective action matters

We all have a role to play in preventing Ebola and other infectious disease outbreaks, because no one should suffer from preventable infectious diseases.

#ebola #globalhealth #healthsecurity #publicealth #WHO #diseaseprevention #outbreakresponse #communityhealth #healthawareness

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

At the Skoll World Forum 2026, DRASA joined global leaders on the One Health panel discussion to spotlight the importance of collaborative action in protecting public health.

Oluwatoni Akinola, the Antimicrobial Resistance Program Manager at DRASA Health Trust, shared insights on how DRASA’s One Health approach is strengthening disease prevention and preparedness across communities through people-centered engagement, multisector collaboration, and grassroots-to-government action.

From developing Health Champions to advancing community participation in infectious disease prevention, DRASA continues to champion the belief that no one should suffer from preventable infectious diseases.

#skollworldforum2026 #onehealth #publichealth #drasahealthtrust #healthchampions

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

When leaders in public health speak about protecting lives, it reinforces the importance of collective action.

Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, the current Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, highlights the impactful work Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevh (DRASA) Health Trust is doing to strengthen disease prevention, preparedness, and improve the health of Nigerians.

From developing Health Champions to advancing infection prevention and control across communities and healthcare spaces, DRASA remains committed to ensuring that no one should suffer from preventable infectious diseases.

Together, through a top-down, bottom-up approach from grassroots to government, we can build healthier and safer communities for all.

#drasa #publichealth #infectionprevention #healthchampions #nigeria

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

Hantavirus reminds us that preventing infectious diseases requires preparedness, early detection, and collective action from grassroots to government.

In moments like these, healthcare workers carry increased responsibility while facing greater exposure risks. This is why strengthening infection prevention and control remains critical to protecting both healthcare workers and communities.

At Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust, we believe no one should suffer from preventable infectious diseases. Through people-centered health education and developing Health Champions, we continue to advocate for safer healthcare environments and improved outbreak preparedness.

Prevention is not just a response strategy. It is a commitment to protecting lives before outbreaks escalate.

#drasa #hantavirus #publichealth #healthsecurity #outbreakpreparedness

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Impact is not just what we say, it is what we consistently do. In this testimonial, Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) @NCDCgov, speaks to the credibility and real-world impact of Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Health Trust.

Through a people-centered, top-down and bottom-up approach, we are developing and equipping Health Champions across communities, schools, healthcare facilities and policy-making spaces, driving sustainable change from grassroots to government, and advancing a future that is free from preventable infectious diseases.

#drasa #healthimpact #publichealth #healthchampions #ncdc

[DRASA (Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh) Health Trust @drasatrust]

Through the Turn-a-State-Orange (TASO) Initiative, our health worker Health Champions across primary, secondary, and private facilities came together to boost their skills on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), led by Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.

Participants engaged in hands-on learning, from PPE use and triage to applying IPC tools, moving knowledge into everyday practice. They also developed practical workplans to strengthen IPC systems within their facilities.

By the end, the Health Champions were equipped with clear action plans and a shared commitment to safer care.

Because no one should suffer from preventable infectious diseases.

#drasa #taso #infectionprevention #healthsystems #publichealth