Elderly Care Blog

  🌍 Celebrating the International Day of Friendship Fostering Compassion, Connection, and Care in Nigeria ✍🏽 By Susan Omenuko On July 30th, the world comes together to mark the International Day of Friendship, a UN-recognised initiative that highlights the powerful role of friendship in fostering peace, understanding, and solidarity among individuals and communities worldwide . 💚 Why Friendship Matters—Now More Than Ever In Nigeria, a richly diverse nation with over 250 ethnic groups and multiple religious communities , the principles behind this day hold special significance. As our country navigates challenges such as mental health stigma, economic pressures, and social fragmentation, nurturing bonds of empathy and mutual respect has become not just desirable but essential. Friendship is not merely a social nicety. It’s a lifeline , a source of strength , and a vital ingredient for emotional wellbeing , particularly for the elderly and vulnerable who are most at risk of...

  🌍 World Hepatitis Day 2025: One Life, One Liver – A Call to Action for Nigeria 🇳🇬 By Susan Omenuko | EOON Care Every year on 28 July , the global health community comes together to mark World Hepatitis Day , a vital moment to spotlight one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases. The 2025 theme , “One Life, One Liver” , is a timely call to safeguard liver health and prioritise access to hepatitis prevention, testing, and treatment—especially here in Nigeria, where millions remain at risk. Understanding Hepatitis: A Silent Epidemic Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by viral infections—types A through E. Hepatitis B and C are particularly dangerous, often leading to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, or liver cancer . According to the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2024) , over 350 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B or C. In Nigeria, the numbers are stark: 🔹 8.1% of the population lives with hepatitis B ...

🌊 World Drowning Prevention Day (25 July): A Wake-Up Call for Water Safety in Nigeria By Susan Omenuko | EOON Care Every year on 25th July , the world pauses to mark World Drowning Prevention Day , an initiative of the United Nations General Assembly . It’s not just another awareness day—it’s a solemn reminder of a silent but deadly epidemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , more than 236,000 lives are lost to drowning annually , making it one of the top ten leading causes of death among children and young people aged 1–24 years. For Nigeria, where water safety education and emergency services are not yet widely accessible, this global observance is not just symbolic—it’s a call to action . 🇳🇬 The Nigerian Reality: A Hidden Public Health Crisis Nigeria's natural landscape is dotted with rivers, streams, open wells, and unguarded water bodies , particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. These are often lifelines for everyday life—used for cooking, bathin...

  Community Health Is Local: Why Imo’s Future Depends on Preventive Care at the Grassroots By NOM | EOON Care Health systems thrive when they start from the community. Across the world, countries that invest in preventive care at the local level not only achieve better outcomes but also stronger economies, healthier youth, and more resilient public services. In Imo State, a growing conversation is underway. As election campaigns highlight the need for healthcare reform and economic revival, one area gaining attention is how we strengthen care at the local level. While hospitals and infrastructure projects attract headlines, the real breakthrough may lie elsewhere: in community-led, preventive health services delivered close to home . One candidate making this a central focus is Dr Chima Amadi. His 8-point agenda proposes a new direction for Imo State, rooted in job creation, public-private partnerships, and improved access to healthcare through community-based models. The...

  🌍 World Population Day 2025 Empowering Generations: Why Nigeria Must Prioritise Elder Care Now ✍🏽 By Susan Omenuko | EOON Care Every 11th of July, World Population Day offers a moment of reflection—a chance for nations to assess how well their development strategies are serving people at every stage of life. First introduced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989, the day is more relevant than ever as the global population now exceeds 8 billion people . In Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, with over 223 million residents and an annual growth rate of 2.4% (World Bank, 2023), this observance is a stark reminder that sustainable development must be inclusive of all age groups , not just the young. 👵🏾 The Overlooked Majority: Our Ageing Population Nigeria is often described as a “young country”—and demographically, this is true. But beneath the surface lies a quietly expanding elderly population . Advances in medicine and life expectancy mean more peopl...