YOUTH HEALTH & WELL BEING

Presented by:
Asogun Daniel, Akhaine Jesu-Oboh, Iyoriobhe Iziengbe, Uzoma Victory, Oghobaghase Vivian, Ivie Okhihan, Asogun Joyce.

Medical Students, Ambrose Alli University In conjunction with Precious Gems Charity, UK

Locations
  • Irrua, Edo state, Nigeria
  • Ekpoma, Edo state, Nigeria
  • Uromi, Edo state, Nigeria
Five children standing together outdoors, wearing colorful clothing, with a village setting in the background.

The Biggest Influence on Youth Health and Wellbeing is poverty.

  • So many kids come from families that live on less than the minimum wage.
  • Reduced financial power affects their health and wellbeing.
A young boy in a bright green shirt balances a container of bread on his head while navigating a busy market street.
A young boy hawking foodstuff to raise money to meet family needs.
A group of children playing and interacting in a dusty outdoor area, with a woman seated nearby, in a rural setting.

Key Challenges:

  • Poor family planning coupled with poor living conditions.
  • Unavailability of good jobs for parents reduces quality of health care accessed by many children.
Four children sitting outside, engaged in an activity together, with a rustic wall and window in the background.
Culture, Religion and Education play a role in the well-being of children and the degree to which they can access proper healthcare.
A view of a large pile of trash amidst green vegetation and buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.
A school situated close to an open refuse dump site with kids playing in the background.
A muddy pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a structure visible in the background.

Stagnant water in many areas contribute to higher malaria incidence in an already endemic area.

Research shows that malaria infection coupled with risk factors related to poverty impair adolescent health and youth development.

A yellow, weathered building with a simple design, featuring two entrances, metal railings, and surrounding grassy area.
Poorly equipped primary healthcare centers and the absence of adolescent- centered health clinics, add to the burden of disease.
Two children smiling in a bright room filled with piles of clothes and people in the background, evoking a sense of community and joy.

Signs of Hope
The Touching Lives at Christmas NGO gives out clothes to children during a medical outreach activity.

A group of children engages in an activity while an adult supervises, surrounded by various items in a modest indoor setting.

Signs of Hope
Medical students engage orphaned youth to promote mental and social wellbeing of kids.

A group of children enthusiastically participate in an activity, while an adult engages them in a lively manner within a warmly lit room.

Signs of Hope
Medical students engage orphaned youth to promote mental and social wellbeing of kids.

A large group of diverse individuals standing together outdoors, with varying attire, in a celebratory and joyful atmosphere under a covered area.
Medical students after an orphanage outreach in Uromi, Edo state, Nigeria.
A large group of students and teachers posing together outside a school building, wearing uniforms and smiling.
Health awareness campaigns conducted by medical students teach children about their health and wellbeing.
A joyful group of adults and children holding books outside, showcasing a community event focused on literacy and education.
Early education about health and wellbeing as part of a medical outreach.
A basketball court in an open field, with players engaged in a game under a cloudy sky.
Architectural & Urban Features That Promote Youth Health and Wellbeing. Facilities for sports and exercise.

YOUTH HEALTH & WELL BEING

Conclusion
Pictures can only tell half the story. The other half remains in the minds and hearts of those who take it upon themselves to make a difference in their community one day at a time.

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