June 3, 2008 - 1:01pm — ANUNSA_ABSUTH
Hepatitis B Vaccination Enlightenment Campaign
http://projects.takingitglobal.org/anunsaabsuthprojects
Description:
Hepatitis B: is a serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver. The virus, which is called hepatitis B virus (HBV), can cause lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure, and death.
This project is based on enlightening adolescents and youths on Hepatitis B virus infection and the need to be adequately vaccinated.
Background:
HBV can be transmitted vertically, through sexual or household contact, or by unsafe injections, but chronic infections acquired during infancy or childhood account for a disproportionately large share of worldwide morbidity and mortality. In Nigeria statistics have it that some adolescents and adults are not adequately vaccinated against HBV.
Objectives:
In the end, we hope to get the adolescents and adults enlightened on the essence of adequate and complete HBV vaccination. Moreso, within available resources arrange for a vaccination programme for the community.
Milestones:
-Meet the community head
-Announce the programme
-Launch the campaign