Impact of GenHealth awareness project in improving community health in Nigeria

The GenHealth Awareness Project—organized in partnership with the National Ife Descendant Students’ Association (NIDSA National) and Ife Youth Organization (IYO) is dedicated to improving community health through free screening and education.

Our first edition in Oyo State (2024) reached nearly 500 people, providing free genotype, blood group, and hepatitis B tests with professional guidance. The outcomes highlighted the urgency of expanding this intervention.

The upcoming Ile-Ife edition targets 2,000–3,000 residents, advancing SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) by helping more people know their health status and make safer family and lifestyle decisions. While each participant’s tests are typically valued at about ₦6,500, all screenings will be free to beneficiaries through support from people like you.

Program Schedule 20th and 21st of September, 2025. Venues are: Day 1 OAU MAINTAINANCE HOSTEL GATE for people around mayfair down to Damico and eleweran and beyond.
Day 2: Enuwa town hall for people around lagere and inside ife

Registration & Pre-test Briefing: Participant registration, consent, and vitals.

Sample Collection: Genotype, blood group, and hepatitis B screenings.

Health Symposium 4th of October, 2025 (before results collection): OAUTHC health professionals will educate participants on genotype, blood group, and hepatitis B and address questions.

Results & Counseling: Individual result collection with post-test counseling, risk guidance, and referrals where necessary.

Follow-Up & Reporting: Linkage to care (including HBV vaccination/referral) and summary reporting.