Securing the Newborns against Hapetitis B

Campaign Title: “Protect Our Future: Hepatitis B Awareness in Rural Nigeria”

Background:

Rural health disparities continue to persist, affecting vulnerable populations in Nigeria. Ascending Health Foundation (AHF), an affiliate of Bridging-Health Int’l (BHI), is committed to improving health outcomes in marginalized communities. Our focus is on Hepatitis B awareness and prevention, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Health and Wellbeing for All).

Campaign Objectives:

1. Raise Awareness: Educate rural communities about Hepatitis B, its risks, and preventive measures.
2. Improve Vaccination Uptake: Encourage Hepatitis B vaccination among newborns and pregnant women.
3. Reduce Child Mortality: Prevent chronic Hepatitis B infections that can lead to liver disease and cancer.

Key Messages:

1. “Protect Your Little Ones!” Hepatitis B vaccination is crucial for newborns’ well-being.
2. Transmission Risk: Hepatitis B can be transmitted from mother to baby during childbirth.
3. Chronic Infection: Newborns infected with Hepatitis B are at high risk for chronic infection.
4. Liver Health: Chronic Hepatitis B can lead to liver disease and cirrhosis.

Campaign Activities:

1. Community Workshops:

   • Conduct workshops in local languages (e.g., Ibibio) to educate residents about Hepatitis B.
   • Engage local healthcare workers and community leaders as advocates.

2. Pregnant Women Outreach:

   • Deliver awareness campaigns to pregnant women in rural communities.
   • Emphasize the importance of Hepatitis B vaccination for newborns.

3. Social Media Campaign:

   • Share messages on social platforms to raise awareness.
   • Encourage parents to vaccinate their babies against Hepatitis B.

4. Fundraising Events:

   • Organize fundraising events (virtual or in-person) to support vaccination drives.
   • Engage local businesses, schools, and community members.

How You Can Help:

1. Donate: Support our Hepatitis B campaign to boost rural vaccine uptake and save newborn lives.
2. Spread the Word: Share campaign messages with friends and family.
3. Advocate: Stand with us to reduce Hepatitis B infection rates in rural communities.

Together, Let’s Protect Our Future!

For more information, visit the Bridging-Health Int'l website. Visit our Ascending Health Foundation’s Hepatitis B Campaign page. Your contribution can make a difference! 🌟🙌🏽12