Primary Compassionate Care

Advocating for SDGs 3, 4 and 5 through Public Health Mentorship and Women Empowerment

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To commemorate World Diabetes Day, our mentees carried out free glucose screening to raise awareness about diabetes and promote early detection.
Thirty-seven individuals actively engaged in the activity, benefiting from comprehensive glucose testing and counseling services.

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#MentalHealthAwarenessDay

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As we celebrate World Mental Health Day, let's remember that mental health transcends borders, cultures, and backgrounds. It affects us all.
Our mentee Ahmad Yajiwa encourages everyone to stand together, not just today but every day, to promote mental well-being.
#mentalhealth

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Through our actions today, we can signal to people experiencing suicidal thoughts that there is hope and that we care and want to support them.
Our mentee Minta Dennis is here to educate us on how to prevent suicide.
#SuicidePrevention

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To complement their promotion of hygiene in healthcare and family services, they distributed disinfectants and detergents to patients.
#mentorship #HealthTips

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In commemoration of International Day of Charity, PCCI mentees visited Nana Kashim primary healthcare center at Maiduguri. They gave health advise to the patients and promoted hygiene in healthcare and family services in line with infection prevention and control measures.
#HFS

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Mentees receiving lecture on the history of public health in Nigeria.
#PublicHealth #education

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Our mentees had their first physical meeting on the 12th of August 2023. They were given orientation on the activities of the mentorship program. They also discussed their lecture schedule and lecture curriculum.

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I am Ahmad Bukar Yajiwa. I am a 200 level Public Health Student at NOUN. I am a registered Community Health Practitioner involved in community health education and mobilization. I am also a nutrition assistant with MSF for over 4 years.
I love public health and advocacy.

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My Name is Alhaji Adam Muhammad. I am a Registered community health practitioner, a graduate and Certified Health Education Specialist from University of Maiduguri. I look forward to working with local and international organizations to raise awareness on preventative health care

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I am Hepzibah Bitrus Balami, a 400-level student from the department of health education.

As a health educator, I look forward to gaining more knowledge that will help me achieve my career goal.

I am passionate about community development.

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My name is Goma Thomas, I am a final year student at college of nursing, University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH).

I am really excited to be part of this program because I have great interest in public health and health promotion.

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I am Inusa Abdulrahman Mshelia, a graduate from department of physical and health education, University of Maiduguri.

I am interested in public health, and I am highly motivated to pursue this program because it aligns perfectly with my academic aspirations and personal goals.

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My name is Asmau Gambo, I have a public health diploma and I am currently in my final year in the Nursing department of the University of Maiduguri, Borno State.

I am passionate about providing health education on disease prevention and restoration of health.

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I am Aisha Ngabu Bukar, a 500-level student of the department of nursing science University of Maiduguri.

I am a registered nurse and midwife in view.
I am passionate about public health. It has always been my goal to impact and create positivity in people's lives.

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My Name is Amina Abdulrahman Mshelia, a 500-level nursing student at the University of Maiduguri.

I am Registered Nurse, and I am passionate about public health. My career goal is to make a positive impact and improve health and wellbeing of communities.

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My name is Ruth Wakawa Bata, a final year student of the department of Physical and Health Education University of Maiduguri.

My passion for public health is driven by my desire to promote preventive care and serve others through education & making a difference in my community.

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Hi
I am Hamman Usman Zuka, a final year public health student at National Open University of Nigeria, and a 200-level nursing student at University of Maiduguri.

I am a registered community health practitioner and I usually engage in health education and mobilization with MSF.

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Hello!
I am Amina Abduljabbar Usman, a final year student from the department of Biological Sciences, University of Maiduguri. I also hold a diploma in science laboratory technology.

I am interested in public health and at my spare time, I engage in volunteering activities.

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Meet Minta Dennis Dibal, the mentee team lead for the new cohort.
Minta is a final year student from the department of Physical and Health Education, University of Maiduguri.
She is passionate about making a difference in the area of Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC