From Awareness to Action: Team Taraba’s Journey to Improve Knowledge and HPV Vaccine Uptake Among Girls in Wukari

When we began our Change Challenge project, we knew that increasing HPV vaccine uptake would require more than simply providing information. It would require building trust, addressing misconceptions, and empowering girls and their families to make informed decisions about their health. In many communities, awareness of cervical cancer, HPV, and the protective benefits of HPV […]
The deliverable I’m taking back – A personal reflection of a 2026 Change Scholar: Dr Adamu Muhammad Yusuf (Onco Adam)

The deliverable I’m taking back – A personal reflection of a 2026 Change Scholar.I’d like to declare that there was no use of AI in the conceptualization or writing of this essay.Well, except for Grammarly correcting some punctuation here and there, which I had nocontrol over. smilesIf I had successfully conducted research and published a […]
From Blueprint to Breakthrough: How Team Shield is Protecting the Future at Moremi High School

When Team Shield was announced as one of the winners of the 2024 Mega-Designathon, we knew our journey was only just beginning. We didn’t just want to design a solution; we wanted to build a “shield” for the health and futures of young women. This week, that vision became a reality through Project ADVAC. From […]
Team DSD Commences Field Work

Team DSD commenced its field work by approaching members of the ISPOR-HEOR UNN to introduce the project to them. Represented by myself and Pharmzinny, we inform them that we would be recruiting their members for the project at different stages. They were clearly informed that participation would be completely voluntary and they could withdraw at […]