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Are you a compassionate individual passionate about making a difference in the fight against drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB)? Join our team as a DR-TB Peer Supporter and play a crucial role in improving patient adherence to treatment! Why Peer Support Matters Adherence to DR-TB treatment can be challenging, but with your support, patients can feel encouraged, empowered, and motivated to stay on track with their medication. Your lived experience, empathy, and understanding can transform the journey of someone battling DR-TB. What You'll Do 1. Provide emotional and motivational support to DR-TB patients. 2. Encourage adherence to treatment plans through regular follow-ups. 3. Share knowledge about managing side effects and the importance of completing treatment. 4. Serve as a role model by demonstrating the possibility of recovery. Who Can Apply? We are looking for individuals who: 1. Have successfully completed DR-TB treatment or have a personal connection to TB care. 2. Are pas...
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Happy New Year!!!

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  🌟 Happy New Year! 🎉 🌟 As we step into a brand-new year, let’s celebrate the opportunities ahead, the lessons learned, and the memories we’ve made. This is the time to dream big, set new goals, and continue striving for greatness! Here’s to a year of joy, growth, and success for us all. Let’s make 2025 unforgettable! What are you looking forward to this year? Share your resolutions below—we’d love to hear from you! #HappyNewYear #2025Goals #NewBeginnings #Gratitude
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RAHAMA TPT Documentary

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After 8 months of successful implementation of building community demand as well as assess acceptability for a 1HP-based TPT regimen among all eligible populations by leveraging the existing community structures, stakeholders, and healthcare services in Kano State of Nigeria, we are pleased to share with you our journey through out the year, our learnings and experiences in our effort to contribute to #EndingTB: https://youtu.be/tZoaIcgx2Bw?si zQEhn3NBxoxLmi49
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DR TB OPD Sites Activation

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Rahama Initiative supported the Kano State TBLCP in OPD Activation Session across 8 treatment centers in the State. Supported through the ASCENT DR-TB Project by @treatmentactiongroup, the Project is improving access to shorter and safer DR TB treatment in the State. #ENDTB2030 #endtb
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Onboarding of Social Media Influencers

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Rahama Initiative onboarded social media influencers to support in raising awareness on HIV and HIV services in Kano State. With support from @pepfar, the Adolescents and Young People Project aims to enhance community-led monitoring and virtual space engagement for HIV services among adolescents and Young People (AYP) in Kano State, Nigeria  #hivawareness #hivnomore
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National TB Conference Abuja

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We had a fulfilling experience at the just concluded National TB Conference held in Abuja, where we joined experts across Nigeria and beyond as we chart pathways to ending Tuberculosis. During the 3-day event, we led conversations on community-based Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT) interventions while discussing strategies to enhance TPT uptake and improve treatment outcomes, especially within vulnerable communities. Key highlights from our participation include: 1. Screening of a 5-Minute TPT Documentary showcasing a video that aims to increase awareness and educate communities on the importance of TPT. 2. Presentation on 1HP-based TPT Regimen: Our team shared our hands-on experience in implementing the 1HP-based TB Preventive Treatment(TPT) regimen in Kano State. This initiative has proven effective in reducing the risk of TB among high-risk groups, and we provided key insights, successes, and challenges faced throughout the process. 3. Engagement in Collaborative Activities w...
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HIV Awareness Evening (Watch Party)

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Rahama Girl Child And Women Empowerment Initiative organized the #hivawareness event on #WorldIDSDay2024 to highlight stories of People Living with HIV and ways we can collectively #endhiv. Attended by the Kano State SACA, Youth Advocates and Social Media Influencers and supported by The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the program was aimed at improving knowledge level of Adolescents and Young Persons (AYP) on HIV prevention, treatment and response. #PEPFAR #hivnomore #AYP  U.S. Mission Nigeria
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