Mariam Opeyemi Taiwo

20/08/2026

What if the mosquito problem in our communities is not only about the mosquito itself, but also about the environment we create for it?

Today, as we mark World Mosquito Day, it is worth looking beyond the bite and asking what our surroundings are doing to make mosquito breeding easier.

Look around your community after rainfall.

Blocked gutters.
Discarded tyres.
Plastic containers.
Open drains.
Pools of stagnant water.

These may seem like ordinary environmental problems, but they can become breeding sites for mosquitoes. And in a country where malaria remains a major public health concern, environmental management cannot be separated from disease prevention.

This is why mosquito control is not only a health-sector responsibility. It is also an environmental responsibility.

Keeping our surroundings clean, clearing blocked drainage, properly disposing of waste, emptying containers that collect water, and eliminating stagnant water are simple actions, but they matter. NCDC also recommends these measures alongside personal protection such as insecticide-treated nets and repellents.

As we mark World Mosquito Day, perhaps the question should not only be:

“How do I protect myself from mosquitoes?”

But also:

“What am I doing to make my environment less suitable for them?”

Healthy communities begin with healthy environments.

07/08/2026

🤱 Breastfeeding is easier when no mother has to do it alone.

Behind every successful breastfeeding journey is a support system, family members who encourage, healthcare workers who guide, employers who understand, and communities that care.

As we mark World Breastfeeding Week, let's continue to support, encourage, and empower every mother to give her baby the healthiest start in life.

When we support mothers, we invest in healthier children, stronger families, and a healthier future for our communities.

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! 💙

28/07/2026

Today was more than just a health outreach, it was an opportunity to connect with the community and promote healthier lives.

In commemoration of World Hepatitis Day 2026, I carried out a community outreach at Temidire/Sangote Community, Iseyin LGA, Oyo State, as part of my capstone project.

Beyond creating awareness about hepatitis and providing free health screening, the outreach was also aimed at increasing awareness and patronage of Ifelajulo Primary Health Care Centre (PHC). During previous community engagements, I discovered that many residents had little or no awareness of the facility despite it serving their community.

It was encouraging to see the turnout and the willingness of community members to learn, ask questions, and take advantage of the free health services provided.

I sincerely appreciate the Iseyin LGA Health Team for their support and every community member who participated in making the outreach a success.

Every conversation, every screening, and every person reached is a step towards a healthier and more informed community.

Thank you, Temidire/Sangote Community, for welcoming us.

28/07/2026

You are invited

🟢 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝!

Join the 𝐎𝐲𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 as we commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2026 with an insightful webinar.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: 𝐇𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧

📅 Date: Tuesday, 28th July, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM (Prompt)
📍 Venue: Google Meet

🎙️ 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬:
- Gloria Okegbami _(Case Manager, HIV/PMTCT, TB & Hepatitis)_
- Ibukun Oyekan _(Medical Doctor)_

Let's come together to learn, ask questions, and raise awareness about hepatitis prevention, testing, treatment, and care. Knowledge saves lives!

🔗 Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/gei-xrjp-bdy⁠

Kindly share with your friends, colleagues, and loved ones.

Together, let's break hepatitis down and build a healthier Nation.







Aare Oluwatunmise Adeagbo
Health

24/07/2026

Your health is worth just a few minutes of your time.

Tomorrow, we're bringing free health screening and education closer to our community as we commemorate World Hepatitis Day 2026.

Join us for:
🩺 Hepatitis B Screening & Counselling
🩸 HIV/Syphilis Screening
❤️ Blood Pressure & BMI Check
👨🏽‍⚕️ Health Education
📋 Referral for Further Care

📅 Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Venue: Temidire/Sangote Community, Iseyin

The services are FREE and open to everyone.

Come along with your family, friends, and neighbours. Knowing your status could make all the difference.

Together, let's break it down and eliminate hepatitis.

17/07/2026

od healthcare doesn't only happen within the four walls of a hospital. Sometimes, it begins in the heart of a community.

That was exactly the purpose of our recent community outreach at Odo Ogbo community in collaboration with Ifelajulo Primary Health Centre in Iseyin Local Government Area.

During the outreach, community members had access to:
- Free blood pressure checks
- Free HIV and syphilis screening
- Health education and counselling

Beyond the services provided, the outreach created an opportunity to connect with people, answer their questions, address common misconceptions, and encourage them to take charge of their health. For some, it was a reminder to prioritize regular health checks. For others, it was their first opportunity to know their health status.

This is why community outreach remains an essential part of primary healthcare. It brings healthcare closer to the people, promotes prevention, encourages early detection, and strengthens the link between communities and health facilities.

My sincere appreciation goes to the dedicated healthcare workers, community leaders, and everyone who made this outreach possible.

Together, we are taking meaningful steps towards healthier communities…..one outreach at a time.

Mariam Taiwo
National Heath Fellow
Iseyin LGA, Oyo State.

01/07/2026

Behind every flooded street is a family trying to recover from something they never planned for🤔

For many families, it wasn't just another rainy day.

It meant flooded homes.

It meant damaged vehicles.

It meant closed shops.

It meant children unable to get to school.

It meant hours spent in traffic.

It meant families trying to save what they had worked so hard to build.

But even after the floodwaters recede, the impact doesn't end there.

Floodwater can contaminate water sources, increase the risk of diseases such as cholera, and leave stagnant water behind where mosquitoes breed. What begins as flooding can quickly become a public health concern.

The recent flooding is a reminder that protecting our environment is also about protecting our health. Keeping drainage channels free of waste, disposing of refuse properly, and strengthening flood preparedness are all part of building safer and healthier communities.

My thoughts are with everyone affected. I hope recovery comes quickly, and above all, I hope everyone stays safe.

Mariam Taiwo
National Health Fellow
Iseyin LGA, Oyo State

26/06/2026

Today is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Drug abuse is more than an individual challenge. It affects families, friendships, education, workplaces, and entire communities.

Prevention begins with awareness, honest conversations, and creating environments where people, especially young people feel supported to make healthy choices.

As we mark today, let's remember that protecting our health also means protecting our minds. Every effort to prevent drug abuse is an investment in safer, healthier communities.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), nearly 300 million people used drugs worldwide in 2022, highlighting the continued need for prevention, education, and access to support.

Together, we can build communities where health, hope, and opportunity are stronger than addiction.

Mariam Taiwo
National Health Fellow
Iseyin LGA, Oyo State

22/06/2026

As we begin a new week, let's remember that healthy communities don't happen by chance.

They are built through the small actions we take every day, keeping our environment clean, making informed health decisions, and looking out for one another.

Happy New Week.

19/06/2026

For many people, genotype only becomes a conversation when marriage is around the corner. But waiting until then is a massive gamble.

Knowing your genotype early allows you to make informed decisions long before making some of life's biggest commitments. Today is “World Sickle Cell Awareness Day”, and it's a reminder that true awareness goes beyond just knowing the disease exists. It is about encouraging open conversations and promoting early testing.

This matters immensely for us because Nigeria carries the highest burden of sickle cell disease in the world, with over 150,000 babies born with the condition every year.

Let's break the silence and make genotype testing a norm, not an afterthought.

Mariam Taiwo
National Health Fellow
Iseyin LGA, Oyo State.