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We are a non-profit youth organization that seeks to ensure access to quality & affordable healthcare through policy influencing and health promotion.

Kaduna, Nigeria
Joined May 2023
Excited to share that Equicare Strategies was affiliated with this new study, with our Executive Director Aluga Joshua Gideon as a co-author.
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Published in BMC Tropical Medicine and Health, it tracks a decade (2014–2023) of progress toward the Abuja Declaration’s 15% health expenditure target across 52 African countries. Key finding: Over 9 in 10 countries never met the benchmark.
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Did you know that climate change is one of the biggest threats to global health? Learn more in today’s #DidYouKnow post. 💚 #EquicareStrategies #ClimateChange #PublicHealth #HealthAwareness
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Happy New Month! 💚 A new month brings new opportunities to make healthier choices, stay informed, and make better decisions about our health. Wishing you a productive and impactful November! #HappyNewMonth #November #EquicareStrategies
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From Innovation to Impact: The Future of Health Is Now! Proud to partner with Nigeria Health Watch for the 2026 Future of Health Conference (Oct 29, Abuja). Represented by Olajide Akeredolu & Ata-azuzu Ann , We also supported mentorship of two Next Generation students
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Committed to people-centred innovation, stronger health systems & equitable healthcare. #EquicareStrategies #FutureOfHealth2026 #NigeriaHealthWatch #HealthInnovation #YouthLeadership
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Yesterday, we brought the health community together to imagine, challenge ideas and shape what comes next. Today, we say THANK YOU! 💚 The Future of Health Conference 2026 would not have been possible without the incredible support of our partners, sponsors and collaborators who believed in the vision and helped bring it to life. We are grateful to have had you on this journey. The conversations continue, and so does the work of shaping the future of health. Until next time! 💚 #FHC2026 #TheFutureOfHealthIsNow @PathfinderInt @eHealth_africa @EngenderHealth @OrganonLLC @WillowHealthKe
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This week’s edition of Public Health Heroes features Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin (1949–2017), a Nigerian physician and global health leader who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Health from 2008 to 2010 and Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
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Did you know that every $1 invested in immunisation generates an estimated $44 in economic and social benefits? 💉 Learn more in today’s #DidYouKnow post. 💚 #EquicareStrategies #DidYouKnow #Immunisation #Vaccination #PublicHealth #HealthFinancing #DiseasePrevention
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This week’s edition of Public Health Heroes features Professor Awa Marie Coll-Seck, a Senegalese infectious disease specialist and global health leader who served twice as Senegal’s Minister of Health (2001–2002 and 2012–2017).
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We’re Hiring! 💚 Equicare Strategies is looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our growing team! Interested in joining us? Explore the opportunities and apply through our careers page. 🔗 equicarestrategies.org/caree… #JobOpportunities
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Confirmed: 1 Ebola case in FCT Abuja A woman who recently arrived from Uganda tested positive. She is isolated & receiving care. 44 close contacts identified. Tracing ongoing. Surveillance intensified. Practise handwashing. Avoid contact with body fluids of suspected cases.
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Report symptoms or get info: NCDC toll-free 6232 (24/7) Sources: FMoH, Punch Healthwise, Premium Times (20 Oct 2026) #NaijaHealthGist #EquicareStrategies #Ebola #PublicHealth #DiseaseSurveillance
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Did you know that a single unit of donated blood can help save up to three lives? By separating donated blood into components such as red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, one donation can help meet the medical needs of multiple patients.
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Kenya confirms 2nd Bundibugyo virus case (Ebola-related), 10 days after the first patient died after travel from DRC via Uganda. The new patient (39, close relative) was already in quarantine. Cases are linked; no community transmission reported so far.
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128 contacts traced (113 quarantined). Incubation: 2–21 days. Surveillance stepped up. Travel, trade & gatherings remain unrestricted. Early detection + contact tracing remain key. #AfricaHealthGist #Ebola #DiseaseSurveillance #GlobalHealth
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