Gender Mobile Initiative, a Nigerian organization committed to advancing access to health care and addressing gender-based disparities, has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of five grassroots innovations successfully integrating mental health services into primary health care systems globally.

This recognition highlights Gender Mobile Initiative’s innovative approach to mental health care, which focuses on bridging the gap between underserved populations and accessible mental health services. By embedding mental health interventions within primary health care, the organization is contributing to the global agenda of strengthening community-based mental health systems and reducing stigma associated with mental health conditions.

Gender Mobile Initiative’s efforts include equipping primary health care workers with the skills to provide basic mental health support, raising awareness about mental health challenges at the community level, and ensuring that marginalized groups can access affordable care. These strategies align with WHO’s call to action for scalable, community-driven mental health solutions that can be replicated in similar contexts worldwide.

As part of this recognition, Gender Mobile Initiative will participate in knowledge-sharing forums and global conferences organized by WHO to showcase its work and collaborate with other selected organizations.

This milestone underscores the importance of grassroots organizations in addressing pressing health issues and contributing to sustainable development.

Join the Movement to Build a Culture of Proper Waste Segregation and Disposal in Lagos. 

As part of its efforts to promote a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment, The Architects Place Ltd In conjunction with the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has launched an initiative to provide proper waste disposal bins across the state.

The initiative, which is aimed at building a culture of proper waste segregation and disposal, is designed to encourage residents, businesses, and institutions to properly dispose their waste and recyclables.

The proper waste disposal bins, which are designed to accommodate different types of waste, including recyclables, organics, and non-recyclable waste, will be strategically located in public spaces, markets, and other high-traffic areas.

This will help to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and waterways, improving environmental health and reducing the risk of disease. By providing separate bins for recyclables, the initiative will encourage residents and businesses to recycle more, reducing waste and conserving natural resources.

We urge all residents, businesses, and institutions in Lagos to join us in this effort to build a culture of proper waste segregation and disposal. Together, we can make a difference and create a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment for all.

For more information on the proper waste disposal bin initiative, please contact:

Ministry of Environment & Water Resources, Alausa Lagos State.

Nigerians were left in darkness on Wednesday following yet another collapse of the national power grid.

Since January 2024, the grid has collapsed 11 times.

In just one week in October, the grid failed three times, causing widespread blackouts and prompting reactions from Nigerians

A tweet from Nigeria’s National Grid official handle confirmed the collapse at approximately 2:09 pm on Wednesday.

“The major grid setback has occurred and the restoration is to commence,” the tweet stated.

More to come…