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  • MDF Takes Campaign Against Drugs Abuse And Cultism To Schools In Obudu And Ogoja

    MDF Takes Campaign Against Drugs Abuse And Cultism To Schools In Obudu And Ogoja

     

    The Mediatrix Development Foundation on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 carried out an outreach program at Government Technical School, Abakpa in Ogoja, and Government Secondary School, Obudu, as a component of the foundation’s School Based Intervention initiative.

    The campaign aims to raise awareness among students about the danger of cultism and substance abuse.

    The event was led by 2 resource persons – CSP Innocent Ayabotu who dealt with the subject of cultism and Ms Juliet Otu, a public health practitioner who made a presentation on Drug and Substance Abuse.

    The outreach proved highly informative, leaving the attending students thrilled with the insights and knowledge gained from the presentations.

    In his opening remarks, the Executive Director of MDF, Mr. Olamide Onifade indicated that the program was part of a bouquet in MDF’s School Based Interventions. Other programs in the SBI include awareness on Gender Based Violence (GBV), Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV), Menstrual Hygiene & Distribution of Sanitary Pads, etc.

    Continuing, he urged students to show appreciation for the humanitarian efforts provided by MDF and its founder, Dr. Linda Ayade, by avoiding any behaviors or activities that could hinder their future aspirations of becoming outstanding citizens.

    He stated that the campaign will be expanded to other schools to aid in the reduction of cultism and substance abuse in schools and society at large.

    During their respective remarks, the school principals lauded the foundation for bringing the campaign to their schools and appealed for its expansion to other institutions. They emphasized the importance of raising students’ awareness on issues concerning their well-being and social standing.

    The participating students expressed their gratitude towards the founder, Dr. (Mrs.) Ayade, and the foundation for the commendable initiative and the valuable knowledge gained during the well-attended event. They pledged to carry the message back home and demonstrate exemplary behavior.

    MDF was founded by Dr. (Mrs) Linda Ayade in 2015 upon assuming the role of First Lady of Cross River State, MDF has embarked on several donor-funded projects in health, sustainable livelihoods, rights advocacy, and education. Over the years, it has enjoyed collaborations with various entities, including UNHCR, UNFPA, UNDP, UN-Women, Cross River State Ministry of Health, Cross River State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Faith Care International, Lafarge Africa, and Medical Women Association.

    The highlight of the event included the distribution of sanitary pads and a photo session with the participants.

  • Mediatrix Supports Immunohistochemistry For Women In Calabar During The Calabar Go Pink Day 2023

    Mediatrix Supports Immunohistochemistry For Women In Calabar During The Calabar Go Pink Day 2023

     

    Mediatrix Development Foundation joined Pink Africa Foundation and Global Partners over the weekend in Calabar to mark the annual Cancer Awareness Month which is celebrated every year. This year’s celebration was officially flagged-off by the Wife of the Governor Cross River State, Her Excellency, Rev. Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu on Wednesday, 18th of October 2023 with free HPV vaccination for 250 girls pupils/students between the ages of 9-14 years in selected schools in Calabar, Cross River State. The vaccination exercise was supported by ACT Foundation.

    The Mediatrix team leveraged on this year’s 5km-Go Pink Day Walk to share various Information, Education and Communication Materials on Cancer. The walk began at the Millennium Park through Mary Slessor and ended at Calabar Municipal Council premises where goodwill messages were received from partners while participants received free medical examination/screening of breast, prostate and cervical cancer.

    Mediatrix Development Foundation will take the awareness to Central and Northern Cross River in the coming months and sustained through her school-based intervention to increase awareness on HPV before the national launch for vaccination coming in February 2024.

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  • Mediatrix Development Foundation  Commemorates 2023 International Day of The Girl Child At FGGC, Calabar

    Mediatrix Development Foundation  Commemorates 2023 International Day of The Girl Child At FGGC, Calabar

    Mediatrix Development Foundation  Commemorates 2023 International Day of The Girl Child At FGGC, Calabar.

    On December 19, 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. Adolescent girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life, not only during these critical formative years but also as they mature into women. If effectively supported during the adolescent years, girls have the potential to change the world – both as the empowered girls of today and as tomorrow’s workers, mothers, entrepreneurs, mentors, household heads, and political leaders. An investment in realizing the power of adolescent girls upholds their rights today and promises a more equitable and prosperous future, one in which half of humanity is an equal partner in solving the problems of climate change, political conflict, economic growth, disease prevention, and global sustainability.

    The event was attended by female students of FGGC and messages focused on the Rights of the Girl Child, leadership & decision-making, quality education, gender equality and empowerment, involvement in politics, etc, were passed.

    MDF, in addition, engaged the students in health education sessions focusing on the Human Papillomavirus and awareness of the introduction and uptake of the HPV vaccine in Nigeria. MDF in partnership with Pink Africa plans to screen the participants for HPV for free, including HPV vaccination in the coming week.

    The team also carried out sensitization on menstrual hygiene best practices and practical demonstration on the appropriate use of sanitary pads. MDF as part of her advocacy distributed free sanitary pads to all participants to curb or mitigate the deleterious effects occasioned by unhealthy menstrual practices.

    Speaking earlier on behalf of the school management, the Principal of FGGC, Mrs. Eno Bassey, welcomed the MDF Team and expressed gratitude that FGGC, Calabar had been selected to commemorate the 2023 International Day of the Girl Child. She called for continued visits and advocacies to the school to further sensitize the students on health issues and career sessions for societal development.

    This year’s theme for the commemoration is “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being”