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We are a non-profit youth organization that seeks to ensure access to quality & affordable healthcare through policy influencing and health promotion.

Kaduna, Nigeria
Joined May 2023
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Yesterday, we brought the health community together to imagine, challenge ideas and shape what comes next. Today, we say THANK YOU! 💚 The Future of Health Conference 2026 would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners, sponsors and collaborators who believed in the vision and helped bring it to life. We are grateful to have had you on this journey. The conversations continue, and so does the work of shaping the future of health. Until next time! 💚 #FHC2026 #TheFutureOfHealthIsNow @PathfinderInt @eHealth_africa @EngenderHealth @OrganonLLC @WillowHealthKe
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This week’s edition of Public Health Heroes features Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin (1949–2017), a Nigerian physician and global health leader who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Health from 2008 to 2010 and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
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Did you know that every $1 invested in immunisation generates an estimated $44 in economic and social benefits? 💉 Learn more in today’s #DidYouKnow post. 💚 #EquicareStrategies #DidYouKnow #Immunisation #Vaccination #PublicHealth #HealthFinancing #DiseasePrevention
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This week’s edition of Public Health Heroes features Professor Awa Marie Coll-Seck, a Senegalese infectious disease specialist and global health leader who served twice as Senegal’s Minister of Health (2001–2002 and 2012–2017).
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We’re Hiring! 💚 Equicare Strategies is looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our growing team! Interested in joining us? Explore the opportunities and apply through our careers page. 🔗 equicarestrategies.org/caree… #JobOpportunities
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Confirmed: 1 Ebola case in FCT Abuja A woman who recently arrived from Uganda tested positive. She is isolated & receiving care. 44 close contacts identified. Tracing ongoing. Surveillance intensified. Practise handwashing. Avoid contact with body fluids of suspected cases.
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Report symptoms or get info: NCDC toll-free 6232 (24/7) Sources: FMoH, Punch Healthwise, Premium Times (20 Oct 2026) #NaijaHealthGist #EquicareStrategies #Ebola #PublicHealth #DiseaseSurveillance
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Did you know that a single unit of donated blood can help save up to three lives? By separating donated blood into components such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, one donation can help meet the medical needs of multiple patients.
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Kenya confirms 2nd Bundibugyo virus case (Ebola-related), 10 days after the first patient died after travel from DRC via Uganda. The new patient (39, close relative) was already in quarantine. Cases are linked; no community transmission reported so far.
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128 contacts traced (113 quarantined). Incubation: 2–21 days. Surveillance stepped up. Travel, trade & gatherings remain unrestricted. Early detection + contact tracing remain key. #AfricaHealthGist #Ebola #DiseaseSurveillance #GlobalHealth
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NAFDAC destroyed ₦22.73bn of unsafe products (Jan–Aug 2026). 5,542 enforcement actions | 213 raids | 821 seizures | 179 premises sealed | 52 arrests Top seizures: Cosmetics (401), Drinks (215), Drugs (112)
July peak: ₦9.03bn #NAFDAC #PublicHealth #ConsumerSafety
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This week’s edition of Public Health Heroes features Dr. John N. Nkengasong, a leading virologist and global health leader who served as the inaugural Director of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) from 2016 to 2022.
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Did you know that handwashing with soap can reduce diarrhoeal diseases by up to 30% and respiratory infections by up to 20%? 🧼 Learn more in today’s #DidYouKnow post. 💚 #EquicareStrategies #DidYouKnow #HandHygiene #Handwashing #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth
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Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬💚 Today, we celebrate 66 years of independence and look ahead to a Nigeria where every person can access quality healthcare, every community can thrive, and no one is left behind. From all of us at Equicare Strategies! 🇳🇬💚
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Happy New Month! 💚 As we step into October, we at Equicare Strategies remain committed to supporting better health financing, stronger health systems, and more equitable access to healthcare. Here’s to informed action and healthier outcomes for all.
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This World Heart Day, let’s remember not to take that work for granted. #DontMissABeat ,listen to your body, recognize the warning signs, go for regular health check-ups and make choices that support a healthier heart.
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From staying active and eating well to managing stress and knowing your numbers, every small step can make a difference. #WorldHeartDay #DontMissABeat #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #HealthyHeart #PublicHealth #EquicareStrategies
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