Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria Launches Online Conversation Series on COVID-19

PRESS STATEMENT

Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria (CHIN) is pleased to announce the launch of The COVID-19 Conversation, an online public health series designed to share critical information on the COVID-19 pandemic among health workers and the general public in Nigeria.

The COVID-19 Conversation begins on Monday, 18th May 2020 at 5:00PM West Africa Time on CHIN's Instagram Live page. The series will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and public health information to support Nigeria's collective response to the pandemic.

Each session is designed to be accessible, informative, and community-driven, bringing expert voices directly to the public at a time when accurate health information has never been more important.

The COVID-19 Conversation will be hosted by May Ubeku, Executive Director of Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria. May Ubeku is a Public Health Practitioner, Epidemiologist, and Social Rights Activist with deep experience in community health and health equity in Nigeria.

Statement from Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria

"At a time when misinformation spreads as fast as the virus itself, we believe that open, honest, and accessible conversation is one of the most powerful public health tools we have. The COVID-19 Conversation is our contribution to that fight, bringing reliable information to health workers and communities who need it most." — May Ubeku, Executive Director, Citizens Health Initiative Nigeria

How to Join: The conversation will be held on Instagram Live at instagram.com/citizenshealthnigeria every Monday starting 18th May 2020 at 5:00PM WAT. Follow the conversation and join the discussion using the hashtag #COVID19Conversation. For inquiries, contact citizenshealthnigeria@gmail.com