In commemoration of the 2023 World Hepatitis Day, Rotary Club Abuja Gwarinpa took the initiative to offer free hepatitis screening, vaccination, and counseling to more than 50 residents of the Gwarinpa community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Led by President Rotarian Adebanke Aderogba, the outreach aimed to raise awareness and foster a collective global response to hepatitis, in alignment with the theme “One life, One liver” for this year….CONTINUE READING
The Rotary Club of Abuja Gwarinpa conducted a health talk on hepatitis and provided essential services, including testing, counseling, and vaccination to their adopted community.
Emphasizing Rotary International’s commitment to disease prevention and control, President Aderogba highlighted the significance of eradicating diseases like hepatitis.
The day’s activities included a symposium on hepatitis, with testing and vaccination administered to a minimum of 50 individuals.
To ensure full protection, the second and third vaccination doses were scheduled for August 28 and September 28, 2023. The club also planned to keep track of vaccination data for proper follow-up and reminders for the subsequent doses.
Rotarian Obioha Elenwoke, the club’s service project chair, stressed the importance of collective efforts in supporting the government’s fight against hepatitis, emphasizing that healthcare responsibilities should not solely rely on the government’s shoulders.
