Author: Every life counts Initiative
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: WHEN CHILDREN NEED US TO LISTEN
Sometimes, you walk into a school with the intention of educating children, but you leave with a heart full of questions, reflections and a renewed sense of responsibility. During one of my routine school health visits, something happened that reminded me why health education must go beyond delivering information and ticking boxes. While interacting with…
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WORLD POLIO DAY | 24 OCTOBER 2026
Every child deserves a polio free future. Polio is a preventable disease that can cause lifelong paralysis. Vaccination remains our strongest protection against this threat. As parents, caregivers, educators and communities, we all have a role to play: ✅ Ensure children receive their recommended polio vaccinations. ✅ Seek accurate immunisation information from qualified health professionals.…
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Beyond Asking Questions: How Natural Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence Are Redefining What We Can Achieve
By MaryJane Obianuju Ayika | NurseMaryJaneSpeaks Healthcare Professional | Health Technology Enthusiast | Founder, Every Life Counts Initiative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative technological developments of our time. Yet, despite its growing influence across industries, I have observed that many people still have a rather limited understanding of what it…
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🏠💚 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY | OCTOBER 17
A HEALTHY CHILD NEEDS MORE THAN MEDICINE. A SAFE HOME MATTERS TOO. Every child deserves more than survival. Children need safe shelter, nutritious food, clean water, access to healthcare, education and the opportunity to thrive. Yet, poverty can make these basic necessities difficult for many families to access. At Every Life Counts Initiative (ELCI), we…
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🌾🍎 WORLD FOOD DAY | OCTOBER 16
Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. 💚 Every child deserves nutritious food. Every family deserves food security. And every community deserves the opportunity to thrive. Let’s promote healthy eating, reduce food waste, support our farmers and make nutritious food accessible to all. Because food is more than survival ,it is the foundation of health, growth and a…
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Behind healthier families are women who help nourish communities.
🌾💚 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN | OCTOBER 15 Today, we celebrate rural women the farmers, food producers, caregivers and community builders whose contributions sustain families and support food security. Their work connects directly to the health of our children, the nutrition on our tables and the wellbeing of our communities. Yet, rural women also…
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🌍🧼 GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY | OCTOBER 15
CLEAN HANDS, HEALTHIER CHILDREN, STRONGER COMMUNITIES. 💚 Sometimes, one of the simplest ways to protect a child’s health begins with soap and clean water. Handwashing with soap helps prevent the spread of infections, yet this simple habit must be taught, practised and reinforced both at home and in school. As healthcare professionals, parents, teachers and…
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🌿 FROM THE BEDSIDE | EPISODE 10The Health Lessons We Were Never Taught
There is something worth reflecting on: many adults are navigating health challenges today without ever having received basic, age appropriate health education as children.Some people don’t know the warning signs that should prompt them to seek medical attention. Others grow up believing myths about common illnesses, practising unhealthy habits, or waiting until symptoms become severe…
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A Certificate, But More Than a Certificate
On 28 September 2026, Every Life Counts Initiative (ELCI) was officially incorporated in Nigeria.Today, as I hold the certificate in my hands, I am reminded that this is far more than a document.It is a physical reminder that something that once lived only as a burden in my heart, a vision in my mind and…
