24/04/2025
As a forum, we’re so excited to announce the success of our outreach program, organized about three weeks ago.
The program, tagged "Health Boost", was a health outreach, which meticulously planned and passionately executed by our president Destiny Chioma and dedicated team which had a significant impact on the well-being of female students residing in the various hostels within the University of Calabar (UNICAL) from March 29th to April 12th.
🎯 Recognizing the unique health challenges and needs of this student demographic, the two-week initiative was tailored towards bridging the gaps in access to essential health information, preventative care, and necessary resources directly within their living environment.
🎯 We were able to also conduct basic health screenings including blood pressure checks, HIV test, and Tuberculosis screening.
Further interactive and informative awareness sessions were organized on key health topics such as menstrual hygiene management, oral health, tuberculosis, HIV awareness and prevention of common infections.
💫 These sessions fostered open discussions and provided a safe space for students to ask questions and gain valuable insights.
📌 In addition to all of the above, we also facilitated the distribution of routine drugs, toiletries and Sanitary Pads to empower students to take proactive steps towards maintaining their health and hygiene.
The initiative not only addressed immediate health concerns but also aimed to cultivate a culture of health consciousness and proactive self-care within the UNICAL female hostel community. The outreach represents a significant step towards fostering a healthier and more empowered student population.
The outreach also served as an opportunity to connect students with relevant on-campus health services ensuring they are aware of the support systems available to them.
We’re so grateful for the success of the outreach, and we sincerely thank God and all our partners and sponsors who supported us in making this impact possible—we received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the massive turnout of participants. ❤️